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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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downunder
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You will find in Japan, a lot of employees are at a company their entire working life.   
  It would not surprise me at all if one or two of the original SP10 engineers have had a hand in bringing this new R model out.  the dimensions are exactly the same as the SP10 mk3.
downunder
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Which Technics model ?

SP10 mk3 with his own plinth.
downunder
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Interesting video - interview with Technics head honcho.

https://www.analogplanet.com/content/talking-technics-sp-10r-ctochief-engineer-tetsuya-tony-itani#Kx7bh3118ok7f8ZW.01

Hmm.
The motor is the same as the current SL1200 except with an additional microprocessor to increase the torque.
Platter will be 7kgs vs 10kg for sp10mk3 - different design so maybe not apples to apples.
The new tonearm will not be new or like the EPA, but an improved version of the current SL1200.

I guess proof will be in the pudding.



downunder
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@lewm    @audiofun

Are our SP10 mks about to become obsolete? :-)) smiley
downunder
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Guess I shouldn't sell my SP10mk3 just yet  :-)

agree with chakster - not sure why its a secret what sound people prefer.  does not make them right in every system, its just an opinion.
downunder
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tzh21y1,150 posts10-13-2018 12:29amI read his review and again, 72 hours of run in on these tables is nada. they need at least 1000 hours. so as the MkIII may well be better, maybe not need more run in my friend, without it, I do not consider this review valid. MkIIIs have thousands of hours on them and like I said, the plinth does matter a LOT.

  Can you provide the link of the review?
downunder
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thanks JP.

  Great to see the SP10-R is excellent quality.

  Great to see the SP10mk3 is just as good or .......    :-)
downunder
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tzh21y1,152 posts10-13-2018 1:09pmI scribbled out a couple of thoughts for you above...

Don’t get me wrong, If I had an sp 10 MKIII and they are supposed to be amazing, I probably would keep it.

I am not impressed with the guy tearing apart the table only to return it.

what are you talking about?
downunder
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A friend of mine has a Brinkmam Bardo.

He just bought a vintage Yamaha GT2000.

He said the speed control and grip of the Yammy is in another world - more akin to his old Monaco.

I don't think he will be keeping his more expensive Bardo.
downunder
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Hi Lew

He sold the Monaco and the rest of his gear (kept his vinyl) as he moved to Cambodia for the last 4 years. He is back in AU and back buying hifi again.

I liked the sound of the Monaco, but hated the ergonomics of the screw down clamp and how bloody long it took to  start up and slow down.

cheers
downunder
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Hi Lew

GT2000 has high torque motor and Bardo low torque motor.  

This may have something to do with it.

I can't really understand why anyone would design DD table that takes 8-12 seconds to start up. Is there something the Japanese knew how to do that current manufacturers don't?
downunder
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halcro2,197 posts10-23-2018 12:29amVPI strikes back......

https://www.analogplanet.com/content/vpi-debuts-new-15000-hw-40-direct-drive-turntable

Henry.  It undercuts the Technics by almost 5k.   And has a decent tonearm.

Unlike the Brinkman and Monaco - it starts and stops in 1 second. 
downunder
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Ian

welcome to the vintage DD club!!   don't say I didn't tell you over the years :-)

how cool is it to have superb sound and the table starts and stops within one second.

Its a slippery slope from here thou, as you know :-)

wait til you get a Lyra cartridge.

I have a suspicion you will be looking for a 2nd copper platter.  lol.
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