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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.
notman
t86
4 posts
 
Hi,I’m french (sorry for my english) and new in your forum.I bought a SL1200 MK2 in 1989 and 32 years later for my 50th anniversary, i wanted to buy the new SL 1200 G-EGS.I waited 7 month and received it yesterday.What a suprise when i connect it and saw "made in Malaysia" behind it.https://zupimages.net/up/21/25/cazy.jpg
I don’t care the quality control and the quality is not here (i can show it).I’m so disappointed that I’m going to ask the seller for a trade-in (reprise) whatever it cost to me.My dream goes out !Do you want a Tag HEUER made in other country than Switzerland for example ?
tzh21y
1,654 posts
 
I don't know why they did that.  
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chakster
6,144 posts
 
Go vintage, buy a better Technics, look for SP-10 mk III (made in Japan) and EPA-100 mkII Boron-Titanium tonearm. 
t86
4 posts
 
The dealer have just refunded me at the same price i bought.
End of Malaysia SL1200G EGS's story for me.
pdionne
2 posts
 
Can you give us anything specific on the quality VS the made in Japan units? A pic of the mfg sticker is not cutting it.
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