After reading the review in the HIFI mag I don’t see the justification in the price hike
Ok they re-designed the motor, so what and its not exactly new technology used ?, kenwood and Pioneer already done that
They say they have had to spend money n new tooling as the old dies are worn or damaged, again so what are they telling us they have been using the same dies for the last 30 years, no they make new ones every time to old ones wear.
Every time Technichs /Panasonic develop a new product they have to completely design the product from scratch and produce all new tooling for it but do they sell every product for 3.5 grand ?, no because no one will buy them
This stinks of Technics cashing in on the AudioFOOOOOOOOL market probably advised on pricing by the audiofool dealers
They say the the new turntable is directed at audiophile market but look at it is the same DJ turntable, what do we need a speed slider and DJ queuing light for, every one wires these out as unnecessary circuitry.
The platter is still the same the arm is said to be reworked but looks the same, the same cheap platter mat and head shell
Have they done anything with the platter bearing ??????????????
This is a joke and a massive sales blag IMO, WTF are you actually getting for the asking price ?
I love the original 1200 and still own one and it can be improved to some sensible modifications and Panasonic had the opportunity to address all of the original shortcomings and could have justifiably produced a true audio version of this Iconic turntable, but instead they have just reproduced the same old £500 turntable and are asking silly money
Just my 2p
Alan
Turntable - Garrard 401/Jelco 750L/Ortofon Kontrapunkt B, Pioneer PLC 590, Micro Sieki MA505 , Denon DL103R - DIY Paradise Phono stage - Reel 2 Reel Studer A810, Otari MX55,Tascam BR20, Revox A77, B77, PR99, TEAC X1000 & 3440, Digital HTPC / Young Dac - Preamp - DIY B4, 821, Power Amp's DIY Avondale NCC300 Mono Block, Speakers Wilmslow Kit Volt BM220.8 / Scanspeak D2905/9500