It's Back - Technics SL-1200 MKGAE
I would think that some are going to scream from the rafters with joy while others will shake their heads with distain.
But I am sure we are all going to interested.
http://www.technics.com/global/introduction/hifi-direct-drive-turntable-system-sl-1200gae/
I for one applaud Technics for paying attention to the vinyl resurgence and responding to its huge worldwide fan base to bring this legendary turntable back. I know there have petitions going around for some time but I really didn't think it was going to happen.
bill_k537 posts01-06-2016 9:09am I read elsewhere that the price is expected to be around $10K, muchTrust me, it won't be $10k. The price will compete with Pioneer PLX-1000. Otherwise no sense. True classic deck is back and that's what counts.higher than many were expecting from Technics. |
It's not just a turntable. Panasonic has revived the Technics brand as originally conceived--a full line of high end audio components. Their new coaxial stand-mounted speaker was the cover story review for the January 2016 issue of Stereophile. They also have a large (49" tall, 159 lbs. ea.) 6-driver floorstander based on that same coaxial driver. They also have DACs, streamers, amplifiers, etc. coming out in 2016. Surf through this: http://www.technics.com |
Looks like Technics will have (2) of these tables. One as a limited Edition with only 1200 being made. I bet that one will be expensive. http://gizmodo.com/the-technics-1200-turntable-is-back-1751157898 |
