Upcoming Technics SP-10R (100th Anniversary Model)

It sounded like it is absolutely one of the top turntables in existence.  Very solid lifelike presentation that has a much larger soundstage than the 1200G as it should.  The cartridge was a Ortofon Winfield Ti.  The sustain and decay on this table is as good as it gets anywhere.  If you are a belt drive lover and someone who like to tinker, the table may not be for you.  No tinkering needed.  It could be fully operational in less than an hour with two people as it probably weighs around 100 pounds. Very much an engineering masterpiece.  It sounds as truthful to the source as I have ever heard anywhere. The table does not sound bloated or flabby but very grounded and well.... real.  Like real music sounds.  Listened to Symphonie Fantastique Berlioz Living stereo reissue.  This is one of those records that can tell a lot about your system.  A table and system that is less up to the task will not do this record justice and this is a record where you really notice the difference a high end system can make.  The best equipment will reveal subtleties that really make a you believe you are listening to a real orchestra and you are right there over fifty years ago.  Everything sounded right where it would be if you were there, front to back, side to side.  Bass is extremely tight, solid and very right.  The best bass I have ever heard from a turntable.  It never added its own flavor to the sound, just what is there, in the grooves.   What can I say... it is fantastic but its almost 20K.  So unfortunately I will keep my 1200G for a long time as it is still a very good turntable, but not this one by any stretch of the imagination.

I heard that the older ones sound better  (from those you actually heard them)

@tzh21y Much appreciate your report, thank you. I can’t wait to check out this Technics product, which promises to shake things up considerably in the analog world. Especially am curious about the stock plinth, since it appears that the aftermarket is already planning custom plinths to use with the plinthless SP-10R.  Aftermarket plinthing could bring the price down a bit . . .  Your thoughts on the tonearm?  From your comments, I am hearing that the musical presentation as set up was on the analytical side (but also superb)?

They might sound better but I have not heard an older version. If they do.. I want one. Its possible. The tonearm is great. I want one of these tables but I can’t have one.... I am not hearing the power supply shortcomings as many have spoke of. These tables need run in time and a better power cord. as well as the mat. The headshell Technics supplies is not bad, it has to be with the right cartridge.  It is also the quietest table I have ever heard.

It is similar to the 1200G in its presentation, just better and a bigger sound.  I still think the 1200G is a lot of turntable for 4000.00  A lot.  It is accurate in its reproduction as to say if I was a mastering engineer, that is the table I would want without a doubt.