Interview with Fremer and Technics chief engineer and the SP10R.
I was very interested in what Technics had to say about production.
https://www.analogplanet.com/content...uya-tony-itani
Interview with Fremer and Technics chief engineer and the SP10R.
I was very interested in what Technics had to say about production.
https://www.analogplanet.com/content...uya-tony-itani
Main system : VPI Scout 1.1 / JMW 9T / 2M Black / Croft 25R+ / Croft 7 / Heco Celan GT 702
Second System : Goldring Lenco GL75 / AT95EX / Pioneer SX590 / Spendor SP2
In an increasingly crowded new turntable market, I think that the new SP10R will be a genuine game changer, and probably at a price that’s not totally silly (I have no more info on that than anyone else, btw). People spending pop stars’ money on things like Continuum, TecDas, ‘oil rig’ Clearaudios etc will no doubt scoff at the new SP10R, as many are already doing regarding the new SL-1200 series, but Technics will have the last laugh, and frankly we will all benefit. Technics are definitely on a roll!
Technics SP10 mk2
Jan Allaerts MC 1 Boron mk1 cart
Miyajima Shilabe cart
Hashimoto HM-X SUT
Siggwan (gimballed not unipivot) Cocobola 12"
Aurorasound Vida LCR Phonostage
The Truth linestage
Dave Slagle Autoformer Volume Controller
Cary 805c SET amps
Audio Note ANe-SPX speakers
Townshend Isolda speaker cables
Cardas Golden Presence interconnects
Available as motor unit only
PSU/Speed Control compatible with old SP10 mk2 and 3 Could be available to buy as an upgrade.
SP10 new version drop in replacement for SP10 mk2 and 3
Reading between the lines it will have a Technics plinth option, with arm board options.
New tonearm for a complete package.
All that remains to know is how much. Waits with bated breath.
Regards Neil
SP 10 always been the real deal from Technics
My System:
Amplification - Sansui AU-alpha 707 DR
Turntable - Technics SP10 MK2-Technics EPA-250 Tonearm-Yannis Tome 423.5Plus tonearm cable-Eichmann KLEI Absolute Harmony plugs.
Ortofon Cadenza Black moving coil cartridge-Fritz Gyger S re-tip. Panzerholz plinth.
CDP - Pioneer PD-91
Speakers - Spendor D7 on Soundcare SuperSpikes
QED Silver Spiral speaker cable-airloc banana plugs
Mains - Ultra Pure silver plated un-switched socket-Missing link EPS 500 silver plated plugs-Hi-Fi Tuning gold plated silver ceramic 13 amp fuses
I wouldn't swap mine for any other and can't wait to put the Reed on it.
Technics SP10 mk2
Jan Allaerts MC 1 Boron mk1 cart
Miyajima Shilabe cart
Hashimoto HM-X SUT
Siggwan (gimballed not unipivot) Cocobola 12"
Aurorasound Vida LCR Phonostage
The Truth linestage
Dave Slagle Autoformer Volume Controller
Cary 805c SET amps
Audio Note ANe-SPX speakers
Townshend Isolda speaker cables
Cardas Golden Presence interconnects
Bakoon 13r Denon DP80 Stax UA-70 Shure Ultra 500 in a Martin Bastin body with jico stylus, project ds2 digital Rullit aero 8 field coils in tqwt speakers
Office system, DIY CSS fullrange speakers with aurum cantus G2 ribbons yulong dac Sony STR6055 receiver Jvc QL-A51 direct drive turntable, Leema sub. JVC Z4S cart is in the house
Garage system another Sony receiver, cassette deck
System components are subject to change without warning and at the discretion of the owner.
Well, that’s a moveable concept! Some have suggested that the motor unit will be around $10k, which of course is not pocket money, but maybe with Technics build quality and proper long term manufacturer support represents long term value, so in my book not silly money, unlike TecDas, Continuum, Grand Prix and even top SME models let alone forklift borne horrors like the Acoustical Systems Apolyt (Google that one for pictures). Value means different things to different people, with differing pocket depths, but I’d be amazed if it will be possible to (significantly) better one of these new SP10Rs, when paired with a suitable plinth and a decent tonearm. And it will hold its value, likely becoming a sought after new classic.
One thing that I like about this is that it’s unpretentious, compact and not intended to be built into some monstrous plinth the size of a stack of pallets, so it’s relevant to music enthusiasts who live in normal houses and who can afford it. it has clearly not been designed and built to live up to a notional and stratospheric price tag. it has been designed to take and develop the superb motor system from the new 1200 series and implement it in a chassis that harks back to the old designs, indeed offering backward compatibility with plinths.
Bakoon 13r Denon DP80 Stax UA-70 Shure Ultra 500 in a Martin Bastin body with jico stylus, project ds2 digital Rullit aero 8 field coils in tqwt speakers
Office system, DIY CSS fullrange speakers with aurum cantus G2 ribbons yulong dac Sony STR6055 receiver Jvc QL-A51 direct drive turntable, Leema sub. JVC Z4S cart is in the house
Garage system another Sony receiver, cassette deck
System components are subject to change without warning and at the discretion of the owner.