I do not know about everybody else; but I am saving my nickels. This is going to be Spendy. Has everyone seen the video with MF on Analog Planet.
Best to All on this Journey
Best to All on this Journey
Upcoming Technics SP-10R (100th Anniversary Model)
Ok GAE owners, now you can sell your turntables, because upcoming Technics 100th Anniversary model will be a new version of the reference SP-10mk3 and they call it SP-10R. Finally!
http://www.technics.com/uk/about/press/releases/20170830-sp-10r/
"Berlin, Germany (30 August 2017) – Technics has today announced the launch of the Reference Class SP-10R, its most premium analogue, direct drive turntable to date, which is anticipated to hit the market in early summer 2018. The news comes as Technics unveils a prototype of the new, cutting-edge turntable with the world’s top-level* S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio and rotational stability for the first time at this year’s IFA."
"Reference Class Turntable Promising Outstanding Results
http://www.technics.com/uk/about/press/releases/20170830-sp-10r/
"Berlin, Germany (30 August 2017) – Technics has today announced the launch of the Reference Class SP-10R, its most premium analogue, direct drive turntable to date, which is anticipated to hit the market in early summer 2018. The news comes as Technics unveils a prototype of the new, cutting-edge turntable with the world’s top-level* S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio and rotational stability for the first time at this year’s IFA."
"Reference Class Turntable Promising Outstanding Results
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 !!!
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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. |
@lewm To my eyes it is more like the old lead console than classic obsidian plinth. But i hope it’s much better. https://ksassets.timeincuk.net/wp/uploads/sites/54/2018/01/Technics-SL-1000R-dust-cover-768x576.jpg |
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