TECHNICS
New models from Technics
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he recent re-introduction of the superb turntable line-up from Technics has been a very welcome addition to our range of turntable offerings. Technics have not succumbed to the temptation to capitalise on their past reputation and reduce the quality of manufacture to hit price points — the construction quality of their current offering is as good as their iconic offerings of yesteryear. Surprisingly they have also managed to remain price competitive.
They are now taking this same attitude to a wider variety of products.
Technics SU-C700 Integrated Amplifier: $2,749 The fashion at the moment is front panel meters — and Technics have embraced this trend with gusto. Despite the fact that this amplifier is narrower than is usual (it measures 335mm wide) the front panel is all power meters. Despite this obvious homage to days of old this is a very modern amplifier,
featuring a variety of both digital and analogue inputs — including a phono input. It is rated at 45 watts per channel, and yet it can drive relatively inefficient speakers with ease. It features several Technics exclusive technologies, including: JENO Engine (Jitter Elimination and Noise-shaping Optimisation) LAPC (Load Adaptive Phase Calibration) — this is a speaker impedance optimisation algorithm which can be selected from the remote control. High-Speed Silent Linear Power Supply (to ensure that the amplifier can deliver ample voltage and current at all times, even when very dynamic music demands both simultaneously).
SL-G700 Multi-Digital Player: $4,949 If you are looking for a high-end player that covers most of your digital requirements this may be what you are looking for. Firstly, and most obviously, the SL-G700 is a high performance CD/SACD player. It can also be used as a digital-toanalogue converter. Technics’ SL-G700 is also a streamer supporting a wide variety of music sources and connectivity — including TIDAL, MQA, Spotify, Deezer, Apple Air Play, Bluetooth and Chromecast.
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