Apparently Panny, who own the Technics brand, is to cease production
of the Technics turntable range:
http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/upo...er_local_d.php
http://www.factmag.com/2010/11/18/pa...cs-turntables/
http://www.philebrity.com/2010/12/04...-of-existence/

Though neither the Panny nor Technics site's have updated their "news" links
since 10th dec.

"Fed Up Lurker" wrote in message
...
Apparently Panny, who own the Technics brand, is to cease production
of the Technics turntable range:
http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/upo...er_local_d.php
http://www.factmag.com/2010/11/18/pa...cs-turntables/
http://www.philebrity.com/2010/12/04...-of-existence/

Though neither the Panny nor Technics site's have updated their "news"
links
since 10th dec.


It'll be interesting to see if all the 'clones' remain in production!

On 19/12/2010 20:22, Keith G wrote:

"Fed Up Lurker" wrote in message
...
Apparently Panny, who own the Technics brand, is to cease production
of the Technics turntable range:
http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/upo...er_local_d.php

http://www.factmag.com/2010/11/18/pa...cs-turntables/

http://www.philebrity.com/2010/12/04...-of-existence/


Though neither the Panny nor Technics site's have updated their "news"
links
since 10th dec.


It'll be interesting to see if all the 'clones' remain in production!

It is odd (to me!) that turntables in general are still in production,
and if anything seem to be growing. Aren't there enough around for everyone?

But I do rate Technics TTs, seem very well designed and screwed
together, and if imitation has anything to do with flattery:

http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/p...roduct_ID/6718

Curiously close specification, including weight, but not including
wow/flutter, to the SL1200.

Rob

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On 19/12/2010 20:22, Keith G wrote:

"Fed Up Lurker" wrote in message
...
Apparently Panny, who own the Technics brand, is to cease production
of the Technics turntable range:
http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/upo...er_local_d.php

http://www.factmag.com/2010/11/18/pa...cs-turntables/

http://www.philebrity.com/2010/12/04...-of-existence/


Though neither the Panny nor Technics site's have updated their "news"
links
since 10th dec.


It'll be interesting to see if all the 'clones' remain in production!

It is odd (to me!) that turntables in general are still in production, and
if anything seem to be growing. Aren't there enough around for everyone?


I don't understand why stop making something that still sells? Too small
beer for the big guys to bother with?



But I do rate Technics TTs, seem very well designed and screwed together,
and if imitation has anything to do with flattery:

http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/p...roduct_ID/6718

Curiously close specification, including weight, but not including
wow/flutter, to the SL1200.


There are a number of manufacturers making similar decks: for example there
are 15 different brands on offer he

http://www.djkit.com/category.php?id...FQkf4QodUhXUog

In article , Keith G
wrote:


It is odd (to me!) that turntables in general are still in production,
and if anything seem to be growing. Aren't there enough around for
everyone?


I don't understand why stop making something that still sells? Too small
beer for the big guys to bother with?

You may have just answered your own question. A large company may have no
real interest in low sales volume x low return items. Their interest is
making profit, not turntables.


There are a number of manufacturers making similar decks: for example
there are 15 different brands on offer he

http://www.djkit.com/category.php?id...FQkf4QodUhXUog

I wonder how many of the 'direct drive' ones simply OEM from Technics. Not
all the items listed are 'direct drive'.

Slainte,

Jim

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"Jim Lesurf" wrote in message
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In article , Keith G
wrote:


It is odd (to me!) that turntables in general are still in production,
and if anything seem to be growing. Aren't there enough around for
everyone?


I don't understand why stop making something that still sells? Too small
beer for the big guys to bother with?

You may have just answered your own question. A large company may have no
real interest in low sales volume x low return items. Their interest is
making profit, not turntables.


There are a number of manufacturers making similar decks: for example
there are 15 different brands on offer he

http://www.djkit.com/category.php?id...FQkf4QodUhXUog

I wonder how many of the 'direct drive' ones simply OEM from Technics. Not
all the items listed are 'direct drive'.




I doubt Technics made for anyone else but there certainly appears to be
identical decks being offered by a number of different 'names' in that
Brands List.

On 20/12/2010 16:23, Jim Lesurf wrote:
In , Keith G
wrote:


It is odd (to me!) that turntables in general are still in production,
and if anything seem to be growing. Aren't there enough around for
everyone?


I don't understand why stop making something that still sells? Too small
beer for the big guys to bother with?


I have the commercial acumen of an investment banker - these things
really need to be spelled out to me :-)

You may have just answered your own question. A large company may have no
real interest in low sales volume x low return items. Their interest is
making profit, not turntables.


There are a number of manufacturers making similar decks: for example
there are 15 different brands on offer he

http://www.djkit.com/category.php?id...FQkf4QodUhXUog


Who'd have thought! The Reloop 6000 looks to be the disco daddy.

I wonder how many of the 'direct drive' ones simply OEM from Technics. Not
all the items listed are 'direct drive'.


The top plate is just too close to the Technics not to be Technics on
some of those, or some sort of pattern/clone? Might Technics still be
made in Japan (of Chinese parts?!), and the clones China?

On 20/12/2010 18:30, David Pitt wrote:
wrote:

On 19/12/2010 20:22, Keith G wrote:

[snip SL1200 - The End]

It'll be interesting to see if all the 'clones' remain in production!

It is odd (to me!) that turntables in general are still in production, and
if anything seem to be growing. Aren't there enough around for everyone?

But I do rate Technics TTs, seem very well designed and screwed together,
and if imitation has anything to do with flattery:

http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/p...roduct_ID/6718

Curiously close specification, including weight, but not including
wow/flutter, to the SL1200.

The audio-technica AT-LP120-USB was reviewed in HiFi World Nov 2010. In
short it might be a "look alike" but it is not a full clone of the Technics.

The weights are similar but the cheapo job has a lighter turntable and added
"ballast" in the chassis. The motor also appears to be less powerful hence
the poorer wow and flutter.


Ah, thanks for that, interesting.

"David Pitt" wrote in message
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Rob wrote:

On 19/12/2010 20:22, Keith G wrote:

[snip SL1200 - The End]

It'll be interesting to see if all the 'clones' remain in production!

It is odd (to me!) that turntables in general are still in production,
and
if anything seem to be growing. Aren't there enough around for everyone?

But I do rate Technics TTs, seem very well designed and screwed together,
and if imitation has anything to do with flattery:

http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/p...roduct_ID/6718

Curiously close specification, including weight, but not including
wow/flutter, to the SL1200.

The audio-technica AT-LP120-USB was reviewed in HiFi World Nov 2010. In
short it might be a "look alike" but it is not a full clone of the
Technics.

The weights are similar but the cheapo job has a lighter turntable and
added
"ballast" in the chassis. The motor also appears to be less powerful hence
the poorer wow and flutter.



All as I would suspect from a cheaper offering - it's not for nothing the
Technics has been the No. 1 choice for DJs worldwide for the last 35 years!

In article ,
Keith G wrote:
All as I would suspect from a cheaper offering - it's not for nothing
the Technics has been the No. 1 choice for DJs worldwide for the last
35 years!

The requirements for a DJ turntable are very different from a high quality
domestic one.

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