Thoughts/Opinions on Technics SL-G700M2 CD/SACD Player

Stereo5 I bought 3 original lasers from Encompass in Georgia for my SA 10 and Ruby sacd player. I have also thread asking for help repair for my SA10 it’s on digital section.

Thank you to everyone who has responded to my post, it was very helpful.

I am a month late in answering your question @audibleguy but I do own the Technics SL-G700M2.

The build quality is very high, the unit itself have substantial weight.

Although I buy this mainly for streamer, however, I tested their SACD/CD function.

The SACD/CD drawer open smoothly and they do sound amazing paired with my McIntosh MA12000 (through MA12000 on-board DA-2 DAC) using Optical Connection.

I also played SACD using Analog Balanced XLR output connection to my MA12000, meaning I use the DAC inside the Tehcnics. The most noticeable difference is that volume output using Analog Balanced XLR is a bit lower compare to the Optical Connection.

The McIntosh MA12000 DA-2 DAC still have better detail, imaging and air, but the difference is minimal. Most likely because the MA12000 use a higher model ESS DAC chip compared to the ESS DAC chip inside the Technics.

Also, I do feel their response to start playing each song's track is a bit slow. If you want to change track, it took them a bit longer then I am used to with other CD Player.

This Technics also can be used as Pre-Amp to directly drive a Power Amp.

Value for money, this is I believe the highest value if you are looking for SACD player that can be a streamer, and they would make an amazing SACD transport.

I just love the looks of it. I think no SACD with streamer capability in the market have such a good looks as this Technics.

As a streamer alone, I still think it looks better than even the Luxman NT-07 (Cosmetic wise).