Panasonic to re-launch Technics Turntable

[Marco]

When you say Technics, most people think sl 1200. The DJ deck has many fans and some companies offer bits to tweak it. It may been build like a tank, but that's because it's meant to withstand DJ use. It will never be a hi-fi TT in my book, but I do believe it can be a fine entry level TT for home stereo use if you're happy with that, and you probably can better the sound by aftermarket tweaks. But to claim it can be tweaked into a hi-fi TT, as some sellers of tweaks do on their sites, is taking too far I think. That said, when I read on the linked site, it could look like Technics are taking a new approach and launching a TT for home use. If one should believe the written text, it might even be a fine product. Only time will tell. Onkyo launched the CP-1050 that on paper seems to be a Technics for home use. Maybe the new Technics aims to be a competent to the Onkyo TT ?

Hi Lars,

All I can say is 'LOL!' Come and hear my modded SL-1210 and see if you think it's a hi-fi T/T!

You may also wish to read this section of the forum, and the numerous experiences therein of those who've 'tweaked their Techies' with great success, in case you've missed it: http://theartofsound.net/forum/forum...he-Techiepedia



Anyway, like Neil says, this new addition to the range appears to resemble an SP10 much more than any SL-1200 or 1210. It'll be interesting to see the final price that they come up with, given the direct-drive T/Ts that are now being produced by respected high-end turntable manufacturers - and also where the new Technics will sit, performance wise (once reviewed), in comparison with those.

Marco.

[mike1210]

Awesome was just about to post this myself.

One of their previous efforts was moderately successful

[Mark Grant]

Looks very minimalist and because it is raised off the table on those chrome legs it will be easy to dust underneath.

I think they have forgotten something

[struth]

Have to say it looks awful to me, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder

[Marco]

Awful to me too, but of course it's not a finished product.

Hi Mark, hope you are keeping well!, mate

Marco.

[m10]

Anybody else think with it's legs and exposed undercarriage that this looks like a de-plinthed SP-10? Feels to me like it's waiting to be mounted in something...

I think the styling clearly needs to be finished, especially as there are no controls, no arm etc. No stroboscope makes sense as we know if the Quartz is working the machine will always be bang on (even if no strobe makes me a little sad.)

Expect this will be megabuck$ in line with their new digital kit. Can I have one with an SME V on it please? ;-)

[hal55]

Reminds me of zincalume roofing. Can't imagine the finished product will look like this at all.

Hal55

[AlfaGTV]

Seems to me they have rebooted the manufacturing of the old SL-150!


It even has got the same mat as the SL-150 (at least visually)

[Clive197]

When you say Technics, most people think sl 1200. The DJ deck has many fans and some companies offer bits to tweak it. It may been build like a tank, but that's because it's meant to withstand DJ use. It will never be a hi-fi TT in my book, but I do believe it can be a fine entry level TT for home stereo use if you're happy with that, and you probably can better the sound by aftermarket tweaks. But to claim it can be tweaked into a hi-fi TT, as some sellers of tweaks do on their sites, is taking too far I think. That said, when I read on the linked site, it could look like Technics are taking a new approach and launching a TT for home use. If one should believe the written text, it might even be a fine product. Only time will tell. Onkyo launched the CP-1050 that on paper seems to be a Technics for home use. Maybe the new Technics aims to be a competent to the Onkyo TT ?

You are of course entitled to your opinion. Sadly you are completely and utterly incorrect. When was the last time you listened to a Technics SL1200/1210. My money is on never.

This forum has a very large membership of vinyl enthusiasts, many of whom have a SL1200/1210, myself included. The Tecnics turntable is a tweekers paradise due to it's inherent strength and build.

[Macca]

Well we shouldn't be too hard on Lars, it is a logical point of view if you have never heard an SL1200 'done right'. The whole 'DJ' thing does confuse people. In fact although the deck was adopted by DJs, its original intended market was broadcast studios.