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I saw the back of an integrated and it depressed me.

Recently took a look at an ad for a Technics SU-G700M2 integrated amplifier, and honestly it made me a little sad for me, my hobby and the gear I ended up with.

When I "wore a younger man's shoes" I needed inputs! I was going to have a turntable, a Tandberg reel to reel and cassette player, and that new fangled CD player would be there as well. 

This new integrated has 5 digital inputs and 2 analog inputs... and anyway I just want to drink while playing Billy Joel radio on my Roon streamer.

erik_squires
inna
7,132 posts
 

Most people who will buy it won't need those two RCA inputs. Now, why do I think that I cannot possibly be interested in Technics, including their turntables ? Belt drive will always be better, you just need to know how to design and build one.

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nonoise
10,573 posts
 

Must be a slow day.

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tony1954
897 posts
 

"Our DVD/VHS player is YPbPr & RCA output.
Some stuff is only viewable on DVD and/or VHS."

I'm sorry, but you really have to join the 21st century.

It's not reasonable to expect manufacturers to pander to technology dinosaurs that refuse to adapt. Besides, video is no different than audio in that getting the highest possible quality is a worthy endeavour.

 

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audioman58
3,875 posts
 

I don’t see the issue , buy a better brand and then get the inputs or whatever you 

want , like myself being semi retired you may have to save , or buy separates.

inna
7,132 posts
 

Soon enough there will be brain implants available that will completely change things. Say warm welcome to 21st century. Can you imagine what awaits in 22nd century? 

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