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 !!!
EPA-100 tonearm was made for SP-10 mk II EPA-100 MK II was made for SP-10 mk III The difference between the SP-10mk2 and SP-10mk3 is huge. The difference between an old EPA-100 and upgraded EPA-100 mkII for Technics flagship turntable must be huge too. Otherwise there would be no need to change the arm for SP-10mk3 Any thoughts? |
Here's a thought: What is the evidence that the relationships between the two turntables and the two tonearms that you cite was actually intended by Technics? I think it's just as likely that they were developing their turntables, on the one hand, and their tonearms, on the other hand, and it just happened that the MkIII and the EPA100 MkII were introduced contemporaneously, or nearly so. And anyway, why does it matter? |
Basically what Technics did here is build the best turntable in the world for $20K retail. I assume a lot of small time manufacturers are scared right about now. Have any any of you seen some of Fremer's YouTube videos? I especially like the one where SL-1200G sonically smokes his $150K turntable setup. Fun stuff. |
@lewm ... it just happened that the MkIII and the EPA100 MkII were introduced contemporaneously, or nearly so. EPA-100mkII tonearm and SP-10mk3 turntable were introduced in 1982 together. This limited edition tonearm was made for SL1000mk3 combo in 1982. http://audio-heritage.jp/TECHNICS/player/sl-1000mk3.html Any other Technics high-end tonearms, including EPA-100 and all variations of the EPA-500 and EPA-250, were introduced in 1976-1979. So the world premiere of the best tonearm Technics ever made was in 1982 along with their best turntable ever made (SP-10mk3). http://audio-heritage.jp/TECHNICS/etc/sp-10mk3.html The price for EPA-100 in 1976 was 60 000 Yen (same for EPA-250) http://audio-heritage.jp/TECHNICS/etc/epa-100.html Price for EPA-500 in 1979 was nearly the same, 65000 Yen. But the price for EPA-100 mkII in 1982 was 130 000 Yen http://audio-heritage.jp/TECHNICS/etc/epa-100mk2.html That was an extremely expensive tonearm! That's why i think there must be serious advantages of the limited edition EPA-100mk2 over the previous EPA-100 and EPA-250/500. In 1983 Technics introduced their P100c mk4 MM cartridge http://audio-heritage.jp/TECHNICS/etc/epc-p100cmk4.html ... and this amazing SL1000mk3D combo: http://audio-heritage.jp/TECHNICS/player/sl-1000mk3d.html In color it looks much better: https://i.pinimg.com/564x/d0/b9/6d/d0b96ded2f1afd332b8f03dbbf37d2d6.jpg |
