Which is a Better Turntable, Technics SP-25 or SL-1200 Mk2?

I can use this Technics SP-25 as a transcription turntable with its long tonearm using my V15 Type V-MR cartridge.

 

As I have mentioned, I decided to keep it because it looks very beautiful and because of its upgrade options.
It already has a Technics SH-15B2 plint and a 12" tonearm.
I ordered a Nordost Blue Heaven tonearm cable for it.

 

AudiophilePhil,

You have superb taste. Beautiful!

 

Sorry for this thread revival , but I stumbled on this and was confounded about the recommendations of the SL-1200 over the Sp-25. I wanted to scream thinking you were going to give your brother the 25 and keep the 1200 in 2011.

Thank God you didn't listen to the majority of the posts!

 

yes, that first page is hilarious....well maybe it's even scary

 

I have to thank myself that I used my judgement intelligently!

Both are good turntables and very close in performance but the SP-25 is the one I prefer after keeping them both for one more year. I kept the SP-25 and I gave my brother the SL-1200 and he's so happy with it.
We're both happy campers.