Technics SP-10R & SL-1000R

While the SL-1200 remains the bestselling Technics model ever, the original direct drive
turntables, the SP-10 Series, still enjoys an almost cult-like status among fans of Technics audio
components. Technics worked over the past two years on the revival of the SL-1200 Series are bearing
fruit in many ways—among them the upcoming Technics SP-10R and Technics SL-1000R.

The world’s first direct drive turntable, the SP-10 was launched in 1970, astonishing consumers
and professionals alike with a level of rotational precision and reliability that belt drives and idler
drives simply couldn’t match. The SP-10MK2 pushed rotational precision even further with its
Quartz-Phase-Locked Control. Superb performance and reliability quickly made the SP-10MK2
the go-to turntable for broadcast stations and the holy grail of audiophiles worldwide. The great
appeal of direct drive technology is its ability to eliminate degradation in sound quality caused by
rotation fluctuation and minute vibrations between the motor and transmission mechanism
inherent in other types of systems. Many manufacturers embraced the technology and soon the
direct drive turntable became the industry standard. And it all began with the SP-10. Over the
intervening years, the SP-10 Direct Drive Turntable—together with the SL-1000 Direct Drive
Turntable System with tonearm and cabinet based on the SP-10—have become synonymous with
direct drive technology and been hailed as legends in their own time, fitting symbols of the
Technics brand name that still inspires the admiration and loyalty of audiophiles worldwide.



For some time now, analogue turntables have been experiencing a resurgence after being
sidelined for many years by the compact disc player. Once again belt drive turntables have
become the industry standard, despite their inferior sound quality, simply because they’re easier
to design and manufacture. The formerly dominant direct drive turntable now finds itself
marginalized due to the high technical threshold it demands. The result is that the market for
high-fidelity turntables is dominated by a material-intensive approach that relies on sheer mass
to achieve rotation stability. However, direct drive technology is not only inherently superior in its
level of rotational precision, but the new SL-1200 Series’ newly-developed coreless direct drive
motor achieves unprecedented high-fidelity by eliminating cogging.

Given the current state of the high-fidelity turntable market today, we considered it our mission
to leverage the technological expertise we’ve developed to build the next generation of direct
drive turntables: with their refined architecture, these new-concept products will offer
consumers a truly superior alternative to the mass-intensive turntables currently available in the
high-end market. These will be worthy namesakes of the history-making SP-10.

The revival of the SP-10 Series establishes a new reference point for the modern high-fidelity
turntable, redefining it for a new age. That’s why, as the newest additions to Technics’ signature
Reference Class lineup of audio components, we have dubbed our newest direct drive turntable
and turntable system, designed and engineered to optimize its outstanding performance, the
Technics SP-10R and Technics SL-1000R.



 

Technics SP-10R £7,995.00 inc 20% VAT  
Up to  £1,000+ part exchange on your old SP-10
We aim to keep these in stock and on demonstration, and we will beat any other price if the offer is genuine.  We will have the ultimate plinth for this soon, watch this space ! 
We only supply 110-240V 50/60Hz units from Panasonic Europe with a full 2 year warrantee and the exclusive wooden European packing crate.  Made from 18mm thick marine ply with lockdown fittings, handles and castor feet, these massive and heavy crates  enhance the feel-good factor.  The turntable weighs (less PSU) 19Kg and the crate 25Kg (72x57x41cm), as shipped with packing the total of the crate is 46Kg.

Technics SL-1000R £13,995.00 inc 20% VAT 
Up to £5,000 part exchange offer on your old SL-1000 or SP-10
We aim to keep these in stock and on demonstration, and we will beat any other price if the offer is genuine.  If you want an alternative arm to the supplied Technics, just ask us, we can fit any arm of your choice in place of the Technics arm.  We suggest the fabulous 10" Glanz to make in our opinion a Continuum beater !  Or perhaps our high mass T-610 tonearm ?
We only supply 110-240V 50/60Hz units from Panasonic Europe with a full 2 year warrantee and the exclusive wooden European packing crate.  Made from 18mm thick marine ply with lockdown fittings, handles and castor feet, these massive and heavy crates  enhance the feel-good factor.  The turntable weighs (less PSU) 41Kg and the crate 42Kg (89x64x60cm), as shipped with packing the total of the crate is 85Kg.

Click here to download the Technics brochure

Click here to download the rave HiFi World SP-10R review

Click here to download the rave HiFi News SL-1000R review

Click here to download the full user manual (very big at 60MB)

Timestep SP-10R Lite

Shown here on a normal HiFi rack, is the very low cost entry into the world of the SP-10R.  
It can be difficult to tell from the photo, but you simply put the "Lite" onto and rack, shelf or whatever your existing turntable it on. There is no plinth as such, but you do get a Timestep armboard and a low cost arm of your choice.  The sound quality is amazing and better than many £15K turntables.  Weighing in at 23kg this is no lightweight and is a remarkable solution for those on a limited budget.  Later the Timestep Plinth can be added and later still a better arm and cartridge.  This is one investment you will never regret.
Timestep SP-10R Lite, Timestep armboard, Jelco arm, AT33EV cartridge £8,***.** inc 20% VAT
Other
configurations available.

 

Timestep Technics SP-10R Plinth

This is quite simply the ultimate plinth weighing in with the SP-10R fitted at over 50kg.  Made from two pieces of aircraft grade billet aluminum and substantial (read expensive) piece of Ebony sandwiched in the middle.  We use a special grade of aluminum (trade secret) for mass and stability.  West African Ebony from Camaroon is chosen for it's musical properties giving high vibration damping as well as a rich tonal character with a linear quality across the tonal spectrum.  Photos to follow late 2018.
Timestep SP-10R plinth £3,***.**  Tonearm boards from £495.00


 

Technics SL-1200 G  Grand Class

The SL-1200 G is more than the sum of its parts with each platter individually balanced and a stunning brass and aluminum die-cast platter.  Grove noise is eerily low and is noticeable by its silence on the first record you play.

Technics SL-1200 G  £2,995.00 inc 20% VAT  
We aim to keep these in stock and on demonstration, and we will beat any other price if the offer is genuine.  See our options and modifications click here.

Technics SL-1200GR  Sl-1210GR

The SL-1200 remains the best selling Technics model ever and it's no wonder why !  The new GR has phenomenal performance and out of the box is way better than some modified old versions.  We just can't believe the price, it's better than some  £5+ turntables !

Technics SL-1200 GR silver, SL-1210 GR black,  £1,299.00 inc 20% VAT  
We aim to keep these in stock and on demonstration, and we will beat any other price if the offer is genuine.  To see our options and modifications click here.


 

Sound Hi Fi

PO Box 2001  Dartmouth Devon  TQ6 9QN  Great Britain

Telephone 01803 833366  Fax 01803 839498  e-mail sales@SoundHiFi.com

18 September 2018