Technics Introduces 2 New 1200s

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steve149

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Technics just announced 2 new 1200 style turntables. No pricing or availability yet.

The first is the SL1200mk7 for DJs ... Technics Introduces the New, Long-awaited Direct Drive Turntable SL-1200MK7* Series with Technology for Outstanding Sound Quality | News | Technics US - (https://www.technics.com/us/news/20190107-sl-1200mk7/)

All black .. even has a reverse play feature (more specs in the link)



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Second is targeted to the home audiophile .. the SL1500C. This one is in black or silver ... Technics Announces the Complete Direct Drive Turntable System SL-1500C Which Inherits Technics Sound-quality Technology | News | Technics US - (https://www.technics.com/us/news/20190107-sl-1500c/)


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If I were buying new turntables today, I think I'd buy the Pioneer PLX-1000 or Denon VL-12 Prime. Maybe even the Reloops.

Technics leaving the market, then coming back only for audiophiles... and it appears they now miss the DJ business. Their products are iconic and always will be. But others have caught up and are clearly investing more in the DJ market.

I haven't seen a price on these yet though... maybe they're trying to get competitive. But I doubt it.
 
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Maybe they'll have a price thrown out during CES which starts tomorrow.
 
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Pricing for the SL1200mk7 was announced .. looks like retail price is $1200 and availability is expected in May.

BPM Supreme Article
 
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What they should have done is to invest in making DJ controllers or a different kind of CD player that a DJ could use.
 
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