Technics SL-1700 Value & Price History
As of 2026-11-05, a Technics SL-1700 has a market value at around $11. Based on 375 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is up 119% over the last 90 days ($137 → $299.99).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-08 | $137 | — | — |
| 2026-09-02 | $522 | — | $10 |
| 2026-09-08 | $295 | — | $10 |
| 2026-09-14 | $297 | — | $10 |
| 2026-09-20 | $299.99 | — | $10 |
| 2026-09-26 | $244 | — | $9 |
| 2026-10-02 | $265 | — | $10 |
| 2026-10-08 | — | — | $10 |
| 2026-10-14 | $299.99 | — | $10 |
| 2026-10-20 | $299.99 | — | $10 |
| 2026-10-28 | $299.99 | — | $11 |
| 2026-11-03 | $349 | — | $11 |
| 2026-11-05 | $299.99 | — | $11 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1977–1980 |
| Type | Turntable |
| Brand | Technics |
| Original MSRP | 350 (1977) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$1,750 today |
| Market value (sold) | $11 |
| Currently listed (asking) | $299.99 |
| Value vs MSRP | -14% |
Buying notes
Fully automatic quartz-lock direct-drive. Auto mechanism must work; verify tonearm return and motor shutoff. Check headshell connector pins. Often underpriced relative to the SL-1200. Good functional turntable at accessible prices.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Technics SL-1700. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Technics SL-1700 replacement stylus on eBay →
- Technics SL-1700 replacement cartridge on eBay →
- Technics SL-1700 dust cover on eBay →
- Phono preamp — only needed if your amp or receiver has no phono input on Amazon →
- Cartridge alignment protractor on Amazon →
- Stylus tracking force gauge on Amazon →
- Anti-static record cleaning brush on Amazon →
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