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 !!!
Happy New Year to everybody. Updated information from Technics regarding the prices for Sp-10R and SL-1000R with a new plinth below: 1) The price for the SP-10R alone has been confirmed as $10000 2) SL-1000R aka SP-10R with New Plitnh will cost $20000 The plinth is 531mm wide and 399mm deep with 30mm-thick aluminium top plate. It brings the overall weight of the SL-1000R up to 40.2kg (including the 18.2kg of the SP-10R). IMAGES OF THE NEW TECHNICS PLINTH for SL-1000R: https://ksassets.timeincuk.net/wp/uploads/sites/54/2018/01/Technics-SL-1000R-dust-cover-768x576.jpg https://ksassets.timeincuk.net/wp/uploads/sites/54/2018/01/Technics-SL-1000R-magnesium-tonearm-768x5... https://ksassets.timeincuk.net/wp/uploads/sites/54/2018/01/Technics-SL-1000R-turntable-768x513.jpg https://ksassets.timeincuk.net/wp/uploads/sites/54/2018/01/Technics-SL-1000R-920x615.jpg p.s. the shape of the plinth and armboard from the top view reminds me so called Lead Console Grandee-S from the 70s. To be honest i'm not impressed by the design again :( |
Chakster, The shape of the whole SP1000R package should remind you of the analogous predecessor packages from Technics, the Mk2 and Mk3 in OEM plinths with a ringer for the EPA100 tonearm (SL1000, etc). Why on earth would you bring up a "Lead Console Grandee-S", whatever that is? Ralph, First of all, the tonearm suggests a reincarnation of the EPA100 or EPA250, two very very fine tonearms from the Technics past. Why is that so terrible? Worst case scenario for someone who MUST use a different tonearm is you buy the package and re-sell the tonearm. But also, you can buy the 10R alone, for HALF the cost of the 1000R, and mate it to whatever plinth and tonearm you like. I don't see a cause for disappointment. These products should be a cause for joy in the world of DD lovers and for all vinylistas who can open their minds to get rid of belt-drive. (OK, the dollar value of my Mk3 just took a hit, but I can survive that.) Also, I can gloat, because I predicted the retail price of the 10R very closely on the nose, albeit on my second guess. My first guess (15K to 20K) was correct for the 1000R. |
