. 1971 / SL-1100 Prelude to the Birth of the DJ Culture The second direct drive turntable model. This model also featured a die-cast body with integrated tonearm and platter to achieve the compact size. So, it had a major impact on the later disco/club scene. The founder of the hip-hop culture, DJ Kool Herc, also continued to use SL-1100 at block parties. #sl110 #the_legend_keeps_spinning #sl1200_50years #sl1200 #technics #rediscovermusic #tbt