AT-PL120 the fine little brother of the Technic SL-1200

This is the near perfect mirror image of the famous Technic 1200/1210 but at half the price. The turntable is some 3 pounds less of the Sl-1220 but has added features such as a 78 speed, reverse speed and an included cartridge. It also includes the choice of using the built in phono pre-amp. All in all, a very good deal for the money. The cover also has hinges that the newer SL does not.
The only major difference I found is that the platter is very light and the speed control mechanism is more elaborate on the SL-1220 than on the Audio Technica.
I did in short order listen to the SL-1200 and you can actually hear the difference in the sound because of the more precise speed of the SL-1200. The SL-1200 has more air and detail but many will be very satisfied with the Audio Technica at half the price and made by the same company.
Is it worth the difference in price? It’s up to you but it remains a super value