New Technics SU-G700 Mk II on the horizon


Just an FYI: Perusing Dailyaudiophile.com I came across this from Twittering Machines;
https://twitteringmachines.com/technics-announces-the-su-g700m2-integrated-amplifier/

The MkII version will use the GaN output devices and other improvements derived from the Reference SU-R1000 integrated. The price only goes up about $100 compared to the now, discontinued version. 

I'm glad I came across this on my daily dive into dailyaudiophile.com (which everyone should do) so I cancelled my order and had it apply to the MkII when it comes out in October. 

It may not sound like much to the casual observer but to get that level of improvement and stay in the Technics lineup says a lot since the SU-R1000 is a ten grand hit to the wallet and if you have efficient speakers, 70 watts is plenty.

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Panasonic Newsroom Top Press Release Technics Stereo Integrated Amplifier SU-G700M2 Released

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September 7, 2021

Press release

Inheriting the technology developed in the reference class SU-R1000

Launched Technics Stereo Integrated Amplifier SU-G700M2

Achieves powerful speaker drive and dynamic low-frequency reproduction

Product name Stereo integrated amplifier Product numberSU-G700M2colour-S (silver), -K (black)Manufacturer's suggested retail price (tax included)298,000 yen release date November 26 Annual production 200 units

Panasonic Corporation will release the SU-G700M2 stereo integrated amplifier with full digital configuration as a technics brand grand class integrated amplifier from November 26th.

This product inherits the high-resolution and information-rich musical expression of the conventional model SU-G700, and is a high-speed response and low-noise power supply "Advanced Speed ​​Silent Power" developed with the SU-R1000, which is the reference class of the highest class. "Supply" is adopted, and powerful speaker drive and dynamic low-pass reproduction are realized. In addition, while inheriting the structure in which the inside of the chassis is divided into three and the high-rigidity chassis with the bottom chassis as two layers of steel plates, the parts that contribute to improving sound quality have been thoroughly reviewed and adopted in various places, resulting in higher purity and higher resolution. Achieves improved sound. With these, you can enjoy clear and energetic music playback. Furthermore, the PHONO input is compatible with MC type cartridges in addition to MM type cartridges, and is compatible with various sources and peripheral devices from analog sound sources to digital sound sources. Silver and black are added to the lineup, and you can choose the color that matches your audio equipment.

We will propose this product to audio users who pursue discerning sound as a full-scale integrated amplifier that inherits the high-quality sound technology of high-end models.

<Features>1.
 Full digital amplifier that inherits the technology developed in the reference class SU-R1000 and realizes powerful speaker drive.
2. In addition to the 3-split structure inside the chassis and the 2-layer steel plate chassis,
 parts that contribute to improving sound quality are used in various places.
3. PHONO input is compatible with MC type cartridges in addition to MM type cartridges.
 Compatible with various sound sources and peripherals from analog to digital
[Contact]

DIGA Audio Consultation
Service Toll Free Number 0120-878-982 (Reception 9:00 to 18:00)

[Features]1.
 Full digital amplifier that inherits the technology developed in the reference class SU-R1000 and realizes powerful speaker drive.

This product is an integrated amplifier with the latest full digital configuration of Technics, which inherits the technology developed in the reference class SU-R1000. In order to further draw out the potential of the full digital amplifier "JENO Engine", the high-speed response and low-noise power supply "Advanced Speed ​​Silent Power Supply" developed with the SU-R1000 is adopted, and a high-speed operation device similar to the power supply section of the SU-R1000 is adopted. GaN-FET and SiC diodes are used to improve the responsiveness of high-speed switching power supplies. In addition, a wide variety of speakers can be driven with ideal amplitude and phase characteristics by using the load matching algorithm "LAPC" that optimizes the characteristics of the amplifier according to the characteristics of the speakers.

● "Advanced Speed ​​Silent Power Supply" that realizes high-speed response and low noise

Inheriting the technology obtained in the development of SU-R1000, we adopted the power supply "Advanced Speed ​​Silent Power Supply" that combines a high-speed switching power supply and a low noise regulator. Similar to the SU-R1000, the switching frequency has been increased from the conventional 100 kHz to approximately 400 kHz, reducing the generation of ripple noise and noise interference in the audio band. The high-speed response instantly supplies stable energy to the power amplifier section and enhances the drive capability. In addition, by using a low noise regulator circuit and thoroughly reducing the noise of the power supply, high-purity music playback is realized.


 High-speed operation device GaN-FET and SiC diode are used as in the power supply section of SU-R1000.

Similar to the power amplifier power supply of SU-R1000, GaN-FET and SiC diodes, which are high-speed operating devices, are used to improve the responsiveness of high-speed switching power supplies. As a result, a stable power supply is realized by following the instantaneous change of the music signal. The drive capability of the speaker has been improved, enabling bass reproduction full of energy.

GaN-FET (left), SiC diode (right)
● Equipped with full digital amplifier "JENO Engine" and "LAPC"

Technics' original full digital amplifier "JENO Engine" and "LAPC (Load Adaptive Phase Calibration)" that optimizes the characteristics of the amplifier according to the characteristics of the speaker by measuring and analyzing the characteristics of the speaker, the resolution and It realizes music playback with excellent spatial expression.

2. In addition to the 3-split structure inside the chassis and the 2-layer steel plate chassis,
 parts that contribute to improving sound quality are used in various places.
● High-rigidity chassis with a 3-split structure inside the chassis and a 2-layer steel plate structure

Similar to the conventional model SU-G700, the power supply unit, power amplifier unit, and digital / analog input unit are divided into three parts. In addition, this product has a two-stage upper and lower power supply unit and is surrounded by a steel plate. It has a shield case structure. In addition, the steel plate that partitions each part uses a high-rigidity chassis with excellent vibration damping, which has a two-layer structure in which a 1.2 mm-thick steel plate bottom chassis is overlaid with a 2 mm-thick steel plate. These reduce the interference between each part, suppress unnecessary vibration, and eliminate the loss of detail due to the influence of noise.

● Select high-quality sound parts that utilize the know-how gained from the development of SU-R1000

In order to further improve the sound quality, we have selected high-quality sound parts by utilizing the know-how gained in the development of SU-R1000. The capacitors of the power supply section for the power amplifier have been changed to high-grade parts. In addition, the parts that contribute to sound quality improvement, such as using non-magnetic brass screws for the connection between the speaker terminal and the amplifier block and increasing the purity of the transmission signal to the speaker, have been thoroughly reviewed in various places. Adopted for.

Capacitor of power supply for power amplifier Brass screw 3. PHONO input is compatible with MC type cartridges in addition to MM type cartridges.
 Compatible with various sound sources and peripherals from analog to digital
● PHONO input that supports MC type cartridges in addition to MM type

PHONO input supports MC type cartridges in addition to conventional MM type cartridges. Noise reduction is thoroughly implemented by adding a regulator to the power supply line for MC type and lowering the impedance of the wiring pattern. Switching between MM type and MC type can be done by setting. In addition to USB-B support, it also supports coaxial / optical digital input for digital input. It supports various sources and peripherals from analog sound sources to digital sound sources.

PHONO circuit

Rear terminal

● Adopted a shield case to prevent noise from entering the PHONO circuit,
 and changed the PHONO ground terminal to high-quality parts.

The entire PHONO circuit compatible with MC type is covered with a shield case to reduce the influence of noise even when the signal is input to a MC type cartridge with a weak signal. In addition, the ground terminal has been changed to higher quality parts to improve the ease of attaching the ground wire.

Ground terminal
● High-purity music playback with thorough noise countermeasures

"LC power filter" and "power conditioner" that realize high-purity sound reproduction by noise reduction, "Battery Driven Clock Generator" that reproduces clear sound image localization and clear space with thorough noise countermeasures, unnecessary circuits Equipped with various high-quality sound technologies such as the "Optimally Activated Circuit System" that stops and suppresses deterioration of sound quality, it can reproduce high-purity sound from analog sound sources to digital sound sources.

LC power filter Power conditioner Battery circuit[Other features]● Available in two colors, silver and black. High-quality design such as spin processing of volume knob

In addition to silver, a new black model will be released this time. This allows you to choose a color that matches other audio equipment you are using, such as players and speakers. In addition, the volume and input selector knobs made of solid aluminum are spin-processed not only on the front but also on the sides, and the exterior design inherits the SU-R1000 for a higher quality finish.

-S (silver)Input selector knob (silver)-K (black)Volume knob (silver)【Main Specifications】 SU-G700M2ComprehensivePower supply AC 100 V, 50/60 Hz power consumption95 W / Approximately 0.5 W during standby External dimensions (width x height x depth) 430 x 148 x 428 mm mass About 12.7 kg Amplifier section Rated output70 W + 70 W
(1 kHz, THD 0.5%, 8 Ω, 20 kHz LPF, JEITA)
140 W + 140 W
(1 kHz, THD 0.5%, 4 Ω, 20 kHz LPF, JEITA)Frequency characteristic PHONO (MM): 20 Hz to 20 kHz
(RIAA DEVIATION ± 1 dB, 8 Ω)
PHONO (MC): 20 Hz to 20 kHz
(RIAA DEVIATION ± 1 dB, 8 Ω)
LINE: 5 Hz to 80 kHz (-3) dB, 8 Ω)
DIGITAL: 5 Hz to 90 kHz (-3 dB, 8 Ω)Recommended load impedance4 Ω to 16 ΩInput Sensitivity /
Input Impedance PHONO (MM): 2.5 mV / 47 kΩ
PHONO (MC): 300 µV / 100 Ω
LINE: 200 mV / 22 kΩTerminal part head phone Stereo (φ6.3 mm) 0.75 mW, 32 Ω x 1PC input Back, USB B type connector x 1Analog input LINE INP in jack x 2PHONO (MM / MC)Pin jack x 1Digital input Optical digital input Optical angle terminal x 2Coaxial digital input Pin jack x 2Analog output LINE OUT Pin jack x 1PRE OUT Pin jack x 1System connection System controlφ3.5 mm jack x 1Supported
formats Coaxial digital input PCM: Maximum 192 kHz / 24 bit Optical digital input PCM: up to 96 kHz / 24 bit PC input (USB type B)USB standard: USB2.0 High-speed
USB Audio Class 2.0, Asynchronous mode
Playback format: PCM (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / 16, 24, 32 bit)
DSD (2.8 ) MHz / 5.6 MHz / 11.2 MHz)
DSD control mode: ASIO Native mode, DoP mode accessories Power cord x 1, remote control x 1,
remote control batteries (AAA x 2)

-DSD is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

that's all

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