Nandric, Thank you for correcting me. Perhaps the Serbian himself was indulging in wishful thinking, on two counts: the price of the 10R and my willingness to part with the L07D.
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
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:
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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Happy New Year to everybody. Updated information from Technics regarding the prices for Sp-10R and SL-1000R with a new plinth below: 1) The price for the SP-10R alone has been confirmed as $10000 2) SL-1000R aka SP-10R with New Plitnh will cost $20000 The plinth is 531mm wide and 399mm deep with 30mm-thick aluminium top plate. It brings the overall weight of the SL-1000R up to 40.2kg (including the 18.2kg of the SP-10R). IMAGES OF THE NEW TECHNICS PLINTH for SL-1000R: https://ksassets.timeincuk.net/wp/uploads/sites/54/2018/01/Technics-SL-1000R-dust-cover-768x576.jpg https://ksassets.timeincuk.net/wp/uploads/sites/54/2018/01/Technics-SL-1000R-magnesium-tonearm-768x5... https://ksassets.timeincuk.net/wp/uploads/sites/54/2018/01/Technics-SL-1000R-turntable-768x513.jpg https://ksassets.timeincuk.net/wp/uploads/sites/54/2018/01/Technics-SL-1000R-920x615.jpg p.s. the shape of the plinth and armboard from the top view reminds me so called Lead Console Grandee-S from the 70s. To be honest i'm not impressed by the design again :( |
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