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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 !!!






128x128chakster
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nandric
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Pani, ''wishful thinking'' is thinking and talking about the stuff that

we can't afford. Any succes with your search for a second hand

Windfeld or even ''higher'' Ortofon?

lewm
12,603 posts
 
Pani, Will you like the 10R better if the price is more than $10K?  Some will.  I find it pointless to argue about what the price will or won't be.  Whatever it will be is what it will be.  Also, haven't you changed your tune just a little bit?  Without looking at earlier posts the thread, I thought you or maybe someone else was predicting around $5K, as against the group, including me, that predicts $15K to $20K.  The more I think about it, ~$10K to $12K does make a lot of sense.  That would place the 10R clearly above the 1200GAE, yet not be so high as to alienate a broad base. In that price range, the 10R would "kill" lots of products that cost up to $30K retail. There I go, doing what I said is pointless.
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nandric
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Dear Lew, Speaking about ''wishful thinking''. Not Pani but yours

only Serbian speculated about $ 5000 such that ''he'' could buy

your Kenwood for about $3000 so you only need to add $2000

to get the 10R.

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whart
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With apologies for the diversion re records for a moment
@chakster - I am in the same situation, from the U.S. perspective- there are many records in Europe that aren't terribly expensive but desirable and the shipping cost is sometimes equal to, or exceeds the price of the record. Also agree that "collectors" aren't looking at playing condition in the same way that we are, as "audiophiles." And, agree that a lot of the audiophile choices are overplayed, mainly for sonics, not musical content.
For R&B and soul, perhaps you can find a dealer here who will work with you and shop the records you want, and do larger shipments - it may be more cost effective. Ironically, I buy UK pressings of things like Curtis Mayfield because the US vinyl is very poor. You might consider coming for a show, like the WFMU show or the one just held here in Austin. (Though I find many of the show prices over-market, at least for known collectibles but for garden variety, you can do well).

Back to topic: 
I have an original SP-10, not a mkii, which I had restored by Bill Thalmann recently. I know it is not regarded in the same league as the mk ii or iii, but I've owned it since new, and needed a table for a second system. I have not yet installed an arm, but am eager to hear what this sounds like over my vintage Quad ESL/tube system.

It will be interesting to see the repercussions in the market of this new table, including the aftermarket plinths, etc. 
regards,
bill hart

lewm
12,603 posts
 
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.
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