Chakster and Totem, Based on Ralph's description of the plinth for the SL1200G, which is very favorable, I would imagine that the plinth for the 10R is state of the art or even represents a new state of the art. If an exact replica of the EPA100 were to be manufactured today, what do you think it would have to cost? I am thinking at least $4-5,000. So, I am betting that Technics was well aware that there would be push-back on the $10K surcharge for plinth and tonearm but that they have gone to the max to justify it. There is at least one aftermarket supplier selling plinths for the Mk2 and Mk3 that exceed $10K in cost, and you only get a plinth, no sota tonearm.
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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Dear @lewm : The today gentlemans in Technics maybe are not the best true audiophile experts but Technics is just Technics and second to none and with the "b reborn " of the SP10 MK3 but heavy up-dated I'm sure that the 10R/1000R not only competes and could be a really challenge and outperforms several TT out there that are with tags over 60K and you can name any heavy $$$$ TT and I know for sure that many of them cabn't compete with. I'm sure too that the 1000R is a very good design whereb the arm tube comes from magnesium. Yes till we try it we can't know nothing for sure. But here we can see a 1000R with its own tonearm and mounted around two non-Technics different tonearms that I think are coming from Ortofon: https://www.whathifi.com/news/ces-2018-technics-introduces-sp-10r-and-sl-1000r-turntables Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS, R. |
The image with 3 tonearms is actually a 3D model, not a photo. Even 2 tonearms is too much for this design, but 3 of them on some side brackets looks very strange. It's all because of the square chassis. https://images.cdn.whathifi.com/sites/whathifi.com/files/styles/big-image/public/brands/news/CES2018... |
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