Artemis, Japanese motorcycles (Honda and Kawasaki) made a mark for high quality and speed in the US by the early to mid 60s, which predated the influx of Datsuns and Toyotas that came in the late 60s/early 70s. By then”made in japan “ was no longer such a joke. Every guy wanted a 240Z. Basically, we are in agreement, give or take a few years.
Technics moving all turntable production to Malaysia
I haven’t seen this reported anywhere. Heard it first from a dealer and now have confirmed it with Technics directly:
All turntables, even the SL-1000R, are leaving Japan and moving to a new facility in Malaysia. Everything’s going under one roof. Technics is halted now and they’ll start up the new production line in Malaysia on April 1.
If the product is the same then that’s what matters most, but this definitely marks the end of an era and I’m sure the reaction will be mixed.
All turntables, even the SL-1000R, are leaving Japan and moving to a new facility in Malaysia. Everything’s going under one roof. Technics is halted now and they’ll start up the new production line in Malaysia on April 1.
If the product is the same then that’s what matters most, but this definitely marks the end of an era and I’m sure the reaction will be mixed.
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