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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

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:

https://youtu.be/g0AjawoIqmg

https://youtu.be/DKuYVWl8TpY

https://youtu.be/dFXzMs-fb88

https://youtu.be/0U2xkWCiQZw


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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chakster OP
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Oh, it’s real :) Thanks for the video, so it is a rubber and alluminum. And those new armboards can be screwed to the old sp10 series too. I was more impressed by what’s the guy showed to Fremer on his iPad in this video (after 17:00).

Probably my EPA-100 mk2 can be used with that new machined armboard.

@nandric you can buy the new dust cover with this plinth just for $10000 now
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atmasphere
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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.
@lewm as you probably know, I want to put a Triplanar on the machine. But its more than that- I want to know that the plinth is rigidly coupled from the motor to the base of the arm (which is a prerequisite for the best turntables). I think they may have done that with the SL1000R but no way to know until you take it apart. I don't like the idea that I have to remove the arm and engineer something to mount a 12" Triplanar, but if that is what has to happen, I imagine I'll have to do it...
lewm
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Ralph, I knew you would want to use the TP on the 10R, but I did not want to "assume".

Seems I could plop the 10R down into my Mk3 plinth with the 10.5-inch Reed, but not for the moment will I consider it.  Later, maybe.  I am going to ask Tri about converting my 9-inch TP to 12-inch.
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nandric
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@chakster , teasing your brother? If Lew , after comparing with

his Lenco, Denon, Kenwood and SP 10,mk3 need to confess

that 10 R is better, I will buy the ''thing'' and put in my SL1000

Obsidian plinth. This way I will save, according to you, 10 K and

probably could afford the 10 R solo?

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rauliruegas
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Dear @atmasphere : """ I have to say I’m disappointed especially with the SL1000R; its not available without the arm! """

Disappointed with?, well Technics not designed the 1000R customed for you. As a fact is not custom made for any one.

So why that disappoint when vintage and today TT comes with its dedidacted tonearm: Rockport, Goldmund, Denon DP100, Kenwood, Yamaha, Sony, SME, VPI, Avid, Rega, Project, Clearaudio, and to many other to name it here. It’s the rule.

In the other side: why think in other tonearm before test the 1000R?. Your disappoint and this makes no sense to me.

Makes sense to you?

For second time in this thread I applaud/congratules Technics for the 1000R ! ! ! even if it’s a heavy up-dated SP 10MK3.

@lewm , """
"""" the tonearm suggests a reincarnation of the EPA100 "", not only is different the arm wand build material ( magnesium as I told you. ) but is way different to the EPA 100. It’s obvious that you never owned or had an EPA 100 information.

Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.
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