Upcoming Technics SP-10R (100th Anniversary Model)

I was impressed not only by this new SP-10R, but also by the skills of the Michiko Ogawa (Director of Technics Project Panasonic Corporation) when she's on the grand piano https://youtu.be/XRLz6Z6nTNw

"Michiko Ogawa is responsible for the growth strategies of the audio business within the Home Entertainment Business Division of the Appliances Company, Panasonic.

Ogawa began her career at the Matsushita Electric Industrial Company – later Panasonic Corporation - in 1986, having graduated from the Science and Technology Department at Keio University, Japan.

In the early years of her career, Ogawa was part of the team within the Acoustic Research Laboratory that planned, researched and developed technologies for the commercialisation of audio equipment. She was instrumental in developing the world’s first ultra-slim, large-diaphragm speaker, the Technics AFP1000 in 1988.

In addition to her career achievements, Ogawa is also a key figure on the classical jazz scene in Japan. She began studying classical piano at the age of three and learned jazz by listening to records that her father played. At university she formed a jazz band and in 1993, she resumed performing as a solo jazz pianist. She has played at highly prestigious events, most recently with the Kansai Philharmonic Orchestra in Osaka. Ms Ogawa has released a total of 14 CDs.

Combining her love of music and complementary knowledge of acoustics and technology, Ogawa is currently Director of the Technics project in the Home Entertainment Business Division of Panasonic." 

Very Exiting indeed, Looking at the video one can't help but to nice that the motor it self look identical to then used in the SL1200 model with some added mechanical isolation and a very robust platter.  As it appears they will release this as a drive and hopefully a complete turntable with plinth and tonearm.  

Having worked a bit with the SP10MK2 and the MK3 I wish they would make the housing for the drive round on the two back corners as this would allow for the use of 9" arms, the Mk2 and 3 and this one as it appears allow only for 12" arms to be used if a aesthetically pleasing result is desired.

Good Listening


Peter 

Fantastic news! After two decades of HT DVD, Blu-ray and giant TV screen focus and portable music devices and more audiophile stores closing each year - it is hugely encouraging to see that the industry recognizes there is still a market for reference class two channel vinyl!

Hopefully the industry will continue to put out great quality recordings. When Telarc went belly up it seemed to be the end of the golden era audio but perhaps there is a chance the audiophile market may get out of the Intensive Care Unit. Another encouraging sign is Tidal (HD Tracks was such a rip off - low cost distribution but sky high prices)..

I wonder how Technics are going to distribute this TT - it is not the kind of thing you would expect to find in Best Buy or Walmart? And Amazon is killing traditional retailing.

Perhaps even Jimmy Page will want one - he has an old Technics setup at home.

I've got an credit card with a zero balance and huge limit...

Im ready for that table, and  the Audio Technica ART 1000.

I will start a thread on what arm to mount. Perhaps I will keep the Japanese theme going with the arm? Are there any nice Japanese linear trackers?

Thank you....

downunder, one of the blurbs I read when the SL1200GAE was announced mentioned that a couple of the older technicians who worked on the SP-10 Mk 2 and Mk 3 were involved in the new upgraded model.  So yes, it seems likely that older talent could well be contributing to the SP-10R and possibly other new designs.