Reports are surfacing that Technics has revealed the value and launch date of its new DJ-focused turntable, the SL-1200 MK7 and the SL-1210 MK7.
According to What Hi-Fi, the SL-1200 MK7, launched within the US and Japan, will price $1200. The SL-1210 MK7, possessing a unique identify on the market within the EU and UK, will price £899 and €1000. While the names are completely different, there isn't a change within the precise turntables specs.
Although the value could also be larger than some vinyl lovers anticipated, with many hoping it will be extra aggressive, the price of $1200, £899 and €1000 continues to be cheaper than 2016's Technics relaunch with the SL-1200 G, a hi-fi turntable costing $four,000.
The updates to the SL-1200 MK7 and the SL-1210 MK7 embrace a microcomputer, a coreless direct drive motor for extra rotation accuracy, energy and reliability, the latest motor management know-how, improved monitoring, a brand new stylus illuminator and a reverse play operate in addition to a matte black end with an all-black tonearm. Find out extra info right here.
Reports coming in additionally state that the SL-1200 MK7 and the SL-1210 MK7 will probably be launched in May 2019.
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