Certainly the internal phono and the Ortofon cartridge already connected to 1500 will help many noobs that will approach the turntable for the first time; but I do not want to believe this product was designed only for people who want to buy entry level turntables all manufactured by Hampin, or by Rega or Project :(
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
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:
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 !!!
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Just watched Steve Guttenberg’s video with that new Iron Cast Plinth for Technics SP-10R. It’s on 3:55 timeline here. Very impressive. The whole video is not about turntables, but i hope he will make another with OMA just about turntables. There is also Graphite Slate Plinth in the same reportage. Oh, and new Schroeder tonearm? |
Look real hard at the pdf
The mk II is much better. The tone arm is responsive but stays in the groove with no more than 1g more accurately than any arm ever made. The others that are almost as good but not available separately are those of Denon DP80 and the unobtainium Kenwood L-07D. Engineering is long gone for this kind of initiative and honesty as I see that few know anything of Physics, Chemistry, Metallurgy or much of anything since the companies are all held by holding companies or fools looking for big bucks for a lot of shiny metals and lights. Cartridges are the worst. |
I own and use the SP10 MkII, in the form of a modified version, in my own system, as the preferred TT, over other owned TT's available such as DD's, Idler Drive and Belt Drive. Additionally, I am regularly able to receive demo's of other SP10 MkII's in other environments, as well as a SP10R. What I have learnt from this is that I am quite stimulated by the presentation of the SP10 MkII's and R, the enjoyment factor is present for myself when a Tonearm or Cart' is in use that differs from my own selection. At no time I have been presented with a presentation that has been repelled and not wanted to be continued. The nitty gritty of design and spec' differences between the former and later models in use, is not something I have got too bogged down in, even though I have been on a few occasions in lengthy discussions about the merits of these variants of design. As my own is a Bespoke Tweak Model SP10 MkII, and I know how the original and later models show differences in their design and function. From my standpoint, the stimulus on offer from a performance is what really matters, and from all Versions encountered, there is stimulus aplenty, enough to keep other available TT's in their storage boxes or as dust collectors on shelves. |
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