Brace yourselves — Technics teases new turntable at IFA 2015
At IFA 2015, Technics announces that they're working on a turntable. And this is how far they've got — early days then. A tonearm might improve things.
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SPOTTED: 10″ Technics turntables from DJ J-Tek
Technics might be over, but that doesn't stop clever people making old Technics better. The SL-DZ1200 has been modded into a 10" turntable by DJ J-Tek.
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Technics Tracks — like Beatport but for audiophiles
Technics is back, but definitely in the high end digital realm. So while many pray for the return of the analogue 1200 turntable, Technics has decided that delivering high quality digital music is a smart move. So teaming up with 7Digital, Technics Tracks is their new FLAC download service.
Technics Reborn — new site and new products
With a time line that reads of closure, grief, rumours, petitions, and finally news reports, it would appear that Panasonic chose IFA 2014 in Berlin to announce the return of Technics as a pro audio brand. There's a website and everthing, but it lacks the only element that DJs care about — a turntable.
Technics brand to return? No mention of 1200s
When Panasonic essentially killed off the most iconic DJ brand and product when they pulled the plug on the Technics 1200, the world wept, especially at a time when vinyl seemed to be on the up again. And while other turntables have become available, for a good number of people, only Technics will do. And breaking news out of Japan may indicate that the Technics brand (not necessarily the 1200) could be coming back.
POLL: Future turntables – basic or with bells on?
Turntables are back, but do they do what you want? Do you want the basics or do you want every bell and whistles in the world? Tell us.
Revisiting the Technics petition and poll one last time
before we draw a line under the topic of the Technics petition, let's take a look at the poll results and see how they possibly translate to reality.
Technics 1200 revival: Facts, figures, and a realist’s view
A call for a Technics 1200 revival has been made. But just how realistic is it? Craig Reeves gathers together industry intelligence to find out.
Homebrew mod actually makes Technics SL-DZ1200 good [VIDEO]
The Technics SL-DZ1200 was pants. But thanks to a radical homebrew hack, it's actually been made to perform as it always should.
REVIEW: 1200 Plates Technics Faceplates
While Technics turntables don't really need anything to look good, the Make Solutions Technics faceplates add some style and protection too.
Native Instruments: Putting the NI in Technics? No.
NI to buy Technics? Of course not. But did you believe it because you'll do anything to have them back on the shelves?