Count Dacula
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$3300 for:
And they remove the ability to play 78s, along with the ability to adjust speed. Pay more, get less.$3300 for:
But no actual numbers, so no way to evaluate if any of it matters under typical listening conditions.
- Coreless direct drive motor achieving stable rotation
- ΔΣ-Drive suppresses vibrations from the motor for smoother, more accurate rotation
- Anti-vibration structure with a three-layer platter and a two-layer chassis
- Low-noise, low-voltage power circuit and a switching power supply
- Tonearm achieving high Initial-motion sensitivity
- High-rigidity body and high-damping silicon insulators for smooth sound and isolation from various vibrations
$3300 for:
But no actual numbers, so no way to evaluate if any of it matters under typical listening conditions.
- Coreless direct drive motor achieving stable rotation
- ΔΣ-Drive suppresses vibrations from the motor for smoother, more accurate rotation
- Anti-vibration structure with a three-layer platter and a two-layer chassis
- Low-noise, low-voltage power circuit and a switching power supply
- Tonearm achieving high Initial-motion sensitivity
- High-rigidity body and high-damping silicon insulators for smooth sound and isolation from various vibrations
I’m not against it. I have a (vintage) Technics myself. I have an issue with 1. How this information is presented. They have all sorts of info and special names for their tech. But they don’t even claim it is better than their less expensive turn tables. It might not even be better than mine from 40 years ago. Mine has more features at least. 2. The constant messaging that you need to spend thousands to get a good TT without any actual evidence.looks like the „G“ version of my SL1500C .. I kinda like it and if there is a good offer in the future, why not ?
I was already thinking about a Denon DP3000 NE as second turntable. But this would definitely a nice option too.
Who knows in a couple of years![]()
You mean like this from KAB?And they remove the ability to play 78s, along with the ability to adjust speed. Pay more, get less.
KAB Mods For Technics SL-1200/1210 MK2,3,5,6,M5G | ||
78 Speed Mod ![]() | SPEEDS: 33/45/78 RPM 78 RANGE:72 - 84 RPM Add 78 RPM to your 1200/1210 (1979-2010) and discover the earliest beginnings of recorded sound. Nothing changes. We add 78 speed while retaining the full stock performance at 33 and 45 RPM. the variable speed control works on all three speeds just as it should offering plus and minus 8 percent of adjustable speed. The speed change is coded into the existing speed buttons. The mod is clean and neat. Turntable must be returned to KAB for this modification. Normal turnaround time is 7-10 days. Read More... | |
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Half Speed Mod | SPEEDS: 16.66/22.5/33.33/45 RPM All speeds quartz locked with 8% variable speed. Models: All mk2,3,4,5,M5G Add 16.66 and 22.5 half speed ranges to your original 1200 (1979-2010) and discover the lost era of talking story books, church sermons, bible recitals and other exotic recordings. Also, very useful for half speed mastering of damaged or severly warped material that will not play at normal speeds. The variable speed control works on both speeds just as it should offering plus and minus 8 percent of adjustable speed. The speed change is coded into the start-stop button. The mod is clean and neat. Turntable must be returned to KAB for this modification. Normal turnaround time is 7-10 days. Alternatively, if you have access to technical skills, A detailed instruction book is available for self installation. The labor cost of troubleshooting a failed self installation is not included in this price. |
What gave you that impression?And they remove the ability to play 78s.
It’s supposedly the former, but I refuse to go along with that and pronounce it like the latter.Also. Is it pronounced Techneeks? I’ve always said Technicks.
That this turntable can't play 78s? The lack of buttons for that. But I will check the information from Technics.What gave you that impression?
Ah. Well as far as I know, none of their newer turntables have a 78 button. You press 33 and 45 together for 78.That this turntable can't play 78s? The lack of buttons for that. But I will check the information from Technics.
One of the things that make the DJ series of Technics turntables useful for playing 78s is variable speed adjustment. 78's are not as consistent in playback speed as later formats. In any case, none of the posts I've read concerning this model mention 78 rpm capability, three mention 33 & 1/3 and 45 rpm. Not too surprising considering that few people would want that feature anyway.Ah. Well as far as I know, none of their newer turntables have a 78 button. You press 33 and 45 together for 78.
Agreed few would want it and it’s not as useful without speed adjustment. Looks like the UK spec sheet says it is available, though.One of the things that make the DJ series of Technics turntables useful for playing 78s is variable speed adjustment. 78's are not as consistent in playback speed as later formats. In any case, none of the posts I've read concerning this model mention 78 rpm capability, three mention 33 & 1/3 and 45 rpm. Not too surprising considering that few people would want that feature anyway.
Thanks, that clears that up.Agreed few would want it and it’s not as useful without speed adjustment. Looks like the UK spec sheet says it is available, though.
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Specs - SL-1300G Grand Class Turntables - Technics UK & Ireland
See all product specifications for Technics SL-1300G Grand Class Turntables. Check detailed functions, features, and more on this page.www.technics.com
I’m not against it. I have a (vintage) Technics myself. I have an issue with 1. How this information is presented. They have all sorts of info and special names for their tech. But they don’t even claim it is better than their less expensive turn tables. It might not even be better than mine from 40 years ago. Mine has more features at least. 2. The constant messaging that you need to spend thousands to get a good TT without any actual evidence.
I mean, I know, capitalism. Technics has to play the game. I’m just exhausted by constantly having to try and understand anything factual in the constant stream of FOMO instilling ads. And Technics is good enough they don’t need to go that route. And yes. They are mild compared to most in the field.
Also. Is it pronounced Techneeks? I’ve always said Technicks.
I sometimes wonder why the Japanese market has this obsessive attitude to vibration control. Premium products in every category have special treatments for vibration control, even amps and DACs and AVRs. CD players too: if it is trivial for Sony to make a CD Walkman for $200 that can withstand jogging, then boasting about special anti vibration measures on some 20 kg player on a bench at home is pure marketing.I’m not against it. I have a (vintage) Technics myself. I have an issue with 1. How this information is presented. They have all sorts of info and special names for their tech. But they don’t even claim it is better than their less expensive turn tables. It might not even be better than mine from 40 years ago. Mine has more features at least. 2. The constant messaging that you need to spend thousands to get a good TT without any actual evidence.
I mean, I know, capitalism. Technics has to play the game. I’m just exhausted by constantly having to try and understand anything factual in the constant stream of FOMO instilling ads. And Technics is good enough they don’t need to go that route. And yes. They are mild compared to most in the field.
Also. Is it pronounced Techneeks? I’ve always said Technicks.
Given Dr Floyd Toole has been invoked earlier in the thread, I figured I’d post a link to a conversation I stumbled upon: Dr. Toole’s contributions in this old Audioholics thread. I figure some here might enjoy reading him engaging the subject if they haven’t seen this before. Here’s a couple of of his posts:
No matter who is making such a judgment.
I sometimes wonder why the Japanese market has this obsessive attitude to vibration control. Premium products in every category have special treatments for vibration control, even amps and DACs and AVRs. CD players too: if it is trivial for Sony to make a CD Walkman for $200 that can withstand jogging, then boasting about special anti vibration measures on some 20 kg player on a bench at home is pure marketing.
And I bet many readers are thinking it's different for an LP player, but I tell you what: it makes a difference for a record player right up until the point that it doesn't (in listening tests).... and then we are right back to pure marketing!
The notion that the goodness of modern life is incrementally being taken away by the advent of science is a long-play trope within history and sociology of science. Hpwever, they tend to forget about all of the fantastic things brought directly to our lives by science, like abundant food, warmth, antibiotics and digital media.