Product Comparison: Roland TT-99 vs Technics SL1200 MK5

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Roland TT-99 3-Speed 909 Special Edition Turntable

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Technics SL1200 MK5 Turntable

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General Specifications

Brand

Roland

Technics

Model

TT-99

SL1200 MK5

Origin

China

Japan

About the Product

3-Speed 909 Special Edition turntable featuring a direct-drive system for stable torque, a built-in phono preamp and a 909 special edition slipmat.

The SL-1200MK5, which features an anti-resonant die-cast aluminum chassis, grants non-"click" pitch control for smooth-sliding, quartz-locked, continuously variable pitch adjustment. This is crucial for matching dance-music tempos and convenient for correcting the pitch on poorly mastered records.

Key Specs

Drive Type

Direct Drive

Operation Type

Manual

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Roland TT-99 3-Speed 909 Special Edition Turntable

From a build-quality perspective it's definitely a step up from my old turntable.
The build quality is excellent and nothing really feels cheap or poorly executed with this turntable.
Really nice in fact. For the price the quality is outstanding.
I haven’t heard such quality since the days I had high end Yamaha equipment and a Technica SL1300 turntable.
This unit, is a very high quality product. And attractive and well made.

Technics SL1200 MK5 Turntable

Great product. This turntable is timeless and to find it brand new in the box was something.
This is one great piece of equipment. There isn't anything that i wish technics had done better. This is a perfect turntable.
The TT is solidly built, fit and finish are top notch, the quality overall is superb, the tonearm works perfectly.
It's a great turntable. Good sound quality and well made.
Technics makes one of the best turntables with a very quiet and smooth running motor.

Size & Weight

Height

5.9 in.

6.77 in.

Width

17.7 in.

17.83 in.

Depth

13.7 in.

13.98 in.

Weight

21.6 lbs.

26.4 lbs.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Roland TT-99 3-Speed 909 Special Edition Turntable

A rather heavyweight device, which indicates excellent quality, I did not regret it.
Great turntable, solid and not flimsey lightweight plastic. One of the few that have 78 speed.
I was very surprised at the quality and weight of this device - it was very easy to setup and initially it looked wonderful.
It’s not a lightweight by the way. Make sure you have solid shelving or a suitable table.
An unnecessarily heavy thing, despite its excellent quality, is up to you. That sounds cool.

Technics SL1200 MK5 Turntable

It's solidly built, and heavy, which just gives it this wonderful feeling of quality and reliability.
I was very happy with its weight and size. It was perfect for my purposes.
I was surprised that such a compact player can play records so well.
They are very heavy. It adds to the durability, but it limits portability.
Weight can cause problems when moving it at home because it is bulky and heavy.

Audio

Record Sizes

Playable Record Speeds

33 ⅓, 45, 78

33 ⅓, 45

Stylys/Cartridge

Standard

Moving Magnet (MM)

Integrated Preamp

Yes

What customers say about "Audio"

Roland TT-99 3-Speed 909 Special Edition Turntable

I'm not a DJ, just a audiophile. This sounds amazing. I have played a few different decades of vinyl and I'm glad I went back to a manual player.
Great value for the money. I'll let the audiophiles elaborate the specifics. Scratches great. sounds great.
No complaints so far, and it sounds excellent. I have exceptionally good pitch, and I haven't detected a hint of wow and flutter.
I picked up the Roland TT-99 turntable as a replacement for a modern Victrola. The sound and quality of the Roland TT-99 is lightyears better.
This is a very nice, high quality turntable - vinyl sounds great with it!

Technics SL1200 MK5 Turntable

It is very well designed and constructed. The sound quality is excellent.
The sound quality is amazing too. I had forgotten how great analog equipment could sound.
Precise tracking, skate, balance controls. Unwavering drive speed, extremely low rumble and is also a very well isolated unit.
The needle broke a month later and had to buy a new one.
After a while, the opportunity to switch the speed to higher disappeared. The drive simply did not want to spin faster.

Features

Control

Power/Strobe knob, Start/Stop, Speed select button, Pitch slider, Anti-skating knob, Phono/Line switch

Speed button, Pitch slider, Pitch Reset, Start/Stop, On/Off switch

Functions

Vinyl player

Platter Material

Aluminum die-cast

Dust Cover Included

Yes

Speaker(s) Included

Interfaces

Stereo RCA audio out

Extras

Vintage look, Counterweighted S-shaped tone arm, Electronic brake

Heavy rubber base, Brushless DC motor, Arm-height control, Arm lock

Dust Cover Included
Speaker(s) Included

What customers say about "Features"

Roland TT-99 3-Speed 909 Special Edition Turntable

The stylus light is a nice addition and Roland even thought to include the option via back side switch for Mag or line level output.
The turntable was packaged extremely well and was very easy to assemble.
I’ve had it for less than a week and really like it . Easy to setup. Adjusting the weight on the needle to a few min.
It’s a decent table for the price point and to be honest, I bought it solely for the graphics because it just looks so cool.
Which I’m LUCKY is a good combination since the Roland turntable only offers RCA connections. Which is somewhat limiting.

Technics SL1200 MK5 Turntable

For DJ use, get 1200Mk5 and you will love it! It has improved tonearm wiring and better pitch control.
The SL-1200MK5 is a grand addition to my home audio system, and anyone who enjoys vinyl will not be disappointed with this now-famous turntable. This turntable plays records perfectly.
The rubber feet are amazing at squelching vibrations from the floor.
This turntable is designed and built to last a lifetime with minimal maintenance.
It comes without a dust cover, that is frustrating me. Have to cover with a rag.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications