Upcoming Technics SP-10R (100th Anniversary Model)
The SP-10R features a brand new, coreless direct drive motor which, in addition to the two-sided rotor drive system that was used in the SL-1200G, boasts stator coils on both sides of the rotor, for a more powerful and accurate sound."
"The heavy platter features a three-layer structure consisting of brass, aluminum die-cast and deadening rubber, just like the platter of the SL-1200G. By optimising the natural frequency of each layer, external vibrations are thoroughly suppressed resulting in a beautifully clear and crisp audio experience."
"The SP-10R also features a new ultra-low-noise switching power supply, which, compared to a power supply unit using a transformer, is better at suppressing unwanted humming sounds and vibrations. The power supply unit is separate from the main turntable, preventing unwelcome noise from being transmitted to the turntable unit, for a sharper and clearer sound."
FIRST VIDEO with SP-10R:
P.S. Should we expect $15 000 or more ? And the new plinth comin soon?
Power supply looks funny, but the design of the drive is great, i think we should wait for the new version of the EPA-100 soon. Good news the GAE was not the last turntable !!!
My hat is off to Technics for this! My only beef is that the new SP-10 has the same failings as all the earlier ones: the plinth is not set up right to accommodate a tone arm! So we're back to the same issue of having to build up an aftermarket product to fix this. Hopefully Technics will sort out that their market is not radio stations and they will offer an extended plinth. |
atmasphere My only beef is that the new SP-10 has the same failings as all the earlier ones: the plinth is not set up right to accommodate a tone arm!I'm not sure what you mean, Ralph - the SP-10 was always offered as a motor drive unit (like Denon's DP-75 & DP-80), with the choice of plinth left to the user. That seems to me to offer the most options and flexibility. |
I think what Ralph is saying, and I agree, is that the square shape of the escutcheon surrounding the platter makes it nigh impossible to mount a 9-inch tone arm, at least one of the type that Ralph and I are fond of, where the bearing assembly is offset to the outside of the vertical pillar that allows for VTA adjustment. Peter, I have no trouble mounting a 10.5 inch Reed on my Mk3, so at least 12 inch tonearms are not mandatory. But why oh why did they have to retain that idiotic square escutcheon? Marketing... They want to remind us of the SP10s of yore. So, Peter, there will still be work for you to do to separate the operating elements of the 10R from that silly escutcheon. Peter, are you also saying that the motor looks just like that of a 1200GAE? I would doubt they would try to put that one over on us; at least I hope not. |
