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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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tzh21y
1,654 posts
 
I scribbled out a couple of thoughts for you above...

Don’t get me wrong, If I had an sp 10 MKIII and they are supposed to be amazing, I probably would keep it.

I am not impressed with the guy tearing apart the table only to return it.
downunder
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tzh21y1,152 posts10-13-2018 1:09pmI scribbled out a couple of thoughts for you above...

Don’t get me wrong, If I had an sp 10 MKIII and they are supposed to be amazing, I probably would keep it.

I am not impressed with the guy tearing apart the table only to return it.

what are you talking about?
tzh21y
1,654 posts
 
It appeared as if jpjones3318 had torn apart an sp 10R only to return it.  I may have read into that wrong, my bad.
ferrari275
71 posts
 
Pani

Some of these guys have compared the Sp10 Mk3 and Sp10-R. Every one of them preferred the Sp10 Mk3. Again same observation, Mk3 has much more drive and pace while 10-R is more audiophile kinds, sophisticated and nice types.
 Every serious audiophile I personally know and trust has mirrored the identical sentiments.  For raw playback capability, the Sp10Mk.3 remains at the top of the heap.  Whereas, the Technics Sp10R is brand new, important for those worried about such things (...not me...) but sound to my ears is more relaxed, laid back still with great detail.  Naturally speed pitch is superb, this is a given.  I will leave more colorful audiophile adjectives and storytelling anecdotes for others.  I heard one in person now twice for extended listening sessions, and they are nice, however my Mk.3 NGS is clearly on another level.  

  
ferrari275
71 posts
 
tzh21y

It appeared as if jpjones3318 had torn apart an sp 10R only to return it.  I may have read into that wrong, my bad.

After speaking with the designer of my direct drive, I can understand why, as what is under the hood may be a shock to some.  People always assume that something "new" = better.  This is not always the case.  Technics clearly did not produce a modern day Mk.3 equivalent, they made a great table, but not a world beater.      
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