Technics brings back the SP10

[spiritofmusic]

We have some great after-market plinth modders in the U.K.
NorthWest Analogue can do single-, double-, and even triple-tier slate plinth/armboard variations.

 

[asiufy]

Yep, I'm already looking at a handful of alternatives for the SP-10 plinths, in case folks want something different than Technics' is offering.

 

[awsmone]

Yep, I'm already looking at a handful of alternatives for the SP-10 plinths, in case folks want something different than Technics' is offering.

How about this. Maybe persuaded into remanufacture

 

[ddk]

How about this. Maybe persuaded into remanufacture
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That was a great product, don't think they can manufacture and sell it a price that the market will go for today.

david

 

[ferrari275]

Greetings XV-1 and others,

They should be able to. the new SP10R motor is a drop in replacement for the SP10 mk2 and mk3 motors.

According to Christopher, as soon as they receive the first Sp10r, they will make the necessary measurements for fitting into an NGS plinth, if the model warrants the efforts Time will tell...... My Artisan Fidelity Technics Sp10Mk3 NGS is an analog playback force to be reckoned with and currently I can foresee no need to replace it with another direct drive. New does not always mean better.

 

[ferrari275]

CKKeung, my favorite NGS finish Mercedes Obsidian micro suede.

 

[bonzo75]

CKKeung, my favorite NGS finish Mercedes Obsidian micro suede.

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Hi, so what differences do you now between your MS 8000 and the technics, and the various arms that you have? Great collection

 

[CKKeung]

CKKeung, my favorite NGS finish Mercedes Obsidian micro suede.

Extremely attractive!

 

[spiritofmusic]

Very much looking fwds to the first user report of a new SP10R in a custom plinth.
Some established marques are going to have their noses seriously put out of position.

 

[ferrari275]

bonzo75

Hi, so what differences do you now between your MS 8000 and the technics, and the various arms that you have? Great collection

Greetings!

In my own experience, the Micro Seiki SX 8000 and the Artisan Fidelity Technics Sp10Mk3 NGS each in use and by nature remain entirely different yet beastly animals, but fortunately both excel in the art of record playback. Talk about apples and oranges, this is a lengthy topic requiring someone with far more articulate writing skills than I possess to provide you with an adequate explanation. Beginning with the Micro, which is a champion of majesty, scale, air, subtlety, refinement, articulation, quietness and immense depth + width of soundstage. Whereas the Sp10Mk3 NGS emanates life sized projection of recording scale, width + height, solidity, focus, pitch perfect speed, neutrality, superlative channel separation capability, palpable macro dynamic contrasts, sheer see through transparency with silent backgrounds yet remains very refined as well. Both decks are accurate, erring towards the musical neutral, balanced side of the spectrum to a degree in character, with the direct drive sounding a bit more dynamic and the Micro a tad more relaxed in comparison. Naturally, each design differs not only through different drive propulsion systems and engineering methodology read: belt drive & air bearing vs. direct drive & conventional oil sump bearing but also with dissimilar internal base material composition. When it comes to sheer mass, the Micro setup tips the scales at about 292lbs. with all ancillary components (if memory serves?) and the AF Mk3 NGS in the area of 239lbs., both extremely heavy and exquisitely built pieces. Best to find the right room location and setup one time only! Both instruments are brutally revealing in nature, imo especially the AF NGS, it will react immediately to any minuscule change to setup, it hides nothing on the recording or within the tonearm and phono cartridge relationship, so if after setting up you hear anything that sounds off per se, better double check every single parameter carefully for proper connections, alignment & calibration and be sure everything else in the system is up to snuff. To immediately hear the synergy and tiny nuances existing between arms and various carts without coloration, imo this is the ideal model to use for comparing.

Let me have a little rest first and get back to you about some tonearms....

 

[byrdparis]

bonzo75



Greetings!

In my own experience, the Micro Seiki SX 8000 and the Artisan Fidelity Technics Sp10Mk3 NGS each in use and by nature remain entirely different yet beastly animals, but fortunately both excel in the art of record playback. Talk about apples and oranges, this is a lengthy topic requiring someone with far more articulate writing skills than I possess to provide you with an adequate explanation. Beginning with the Micro, which is a champion of majesty, scale, air, subtlety, refinement, articulation, quietness and immense depth + width of soundstage. Whereas the Sp10Mk3 NGS emanates life sized projection of recording scale, width + height, solidity, focus, pitch perfect speed, neutrality, superlative channel separation capability, palpable macro dynamic contrasts, sheer see through transparency with silent backgrounds yet remains very refined as well. Both decks are accurate, erring towards the musical neutral, balanced side of the spectrum to a degree in character, with the direct drive sounding a bit more dynamic and the Micro a tad more relaxed in comparison. Naturally, each design differs not only through different drive propulsion systems and engineering methodology read: belt drive & air bearing vs. direct drive & conventional oil sump bearing but also with dissimilar internal base material composition. When it comes to sheer mass, the Micro setup tips the scales at about 292lbs. with all ancillary components (if memory serves?) and the AF Mk3 NGS in the area of 239lbs., both extremely heavy and exquisitely built pieces. Best to find the right room location and setup one time only! Both instruments are brutally revealing in nature, imo especially the AF NGS, it will react immediately to any minuscule change to setup, it hides nothing on the recording or within the tonearm and phono cartridge relationship, so if after setting up you hear anything that sounds off per se, better double check every single parameter carefully for proper connections, alignment & calibration and be sure everything else in the system is up to snuff. To immediately hear the synergy and tiny nuances existing between arms and various carts without coloration, imo this is the ideal model to use for comparing.

Let me have a little rest first and get back to you about some tonearms....

Great! i enjoyed reading your post immensely.

 

[asiufy]

And Fremer posts an update on the SP-10 ...

https://www.analogplanet.com/content/updates-and-corrections-recent-technics-sl-1000r-preview-story

In related news, we're planning a launch event for the SP10-SL1000 in the store for next month (March). I'll post details once the date is final.

 

[asiufy]

And it seems Jacob Heilbrunn likes the SP-10/SL-1000 too!

http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/preview-technics-sl-1000r-turntable/

"[FONT=&quot]Am I thinking about procuring one myself? You bet. With its latest effort, Technics hasn’t simply hit a home run but a grand slam."


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[DaveyF]

So long as he gets his 'accommodation' pricing...but at full retail..then the true statement would be forthcoming, I suspect!!!!
Sorry, but I'm in that kind of a mood tonight; and I have just about it had with these guys who proclaim how they are considering acquiring the piece and forget to mention the pricing that they are actually paying.
Pay full retail and let's talk then, LOL

BTW, I’m not specifically talking about the Technics TT...but this happens to be the example here.

 

[microstrip]

So long as he gets his 'accommodation' pricing...but at full retail..then the true statement would be forthcoming, I suspect!!!!
Sorry, but I'm in that kind of a mood tonight; and I have just about it had with these guys who proclaim how they are considering acquiring the piece and forget to mention the pricing that they are actually paying.
Pay full retail and let's talk then, LOL

BTW, I’m not specifically talking about the Technics TT...but this happens to be the example here.

Jacob Heilbrunn would probably get any turntable (or any other equipment) at accommodation price . He clearly writes what motivated him to think about procuring one SP10 in the future in this well written short pre-review - IMHO it is what really matters.

 

[DaveyF]

Jacob Heilbrunn would probably get any turntable (or any other equipment) at accommodation price . He clearly writes what motivated him to think about procuring one SP10 in the future in this well written short pre-review - IMHO it is what really matters.

You do not think that the “accommodation “ pricing has anything to do with his description to procure the piece...??
For instance, his recent acquisition of the Wilson Wamm...which he paid probably a small fraction of the retail price..
When you or other consumers would have to pay retail. That doesn’t play at all into your decision to acquire the piece under review; to me that is a factor that should be disclosed to the readership, even if most ( not all) are probably assuming this event anyway.
Let me give you an analogy, I review the latest top of the line Lamborghini, the car retails at $400k...and I notice that the engine sputters over 3000 rpm...consistently. However, the manufacturer is going to sell me the car for $50k...and I only have to keep it a year before I can sell it. Do you really believe that my review is saying one thing about the engine sputter...do you!

 

[daytona600]

Had a few enjoyable hours with the new SP1000R & audio technica ART1000 this weekend Excellent sounding deck

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[Gary J]

Davey lets take some coon dogs and flush them all out.

 

[DaveyF]

Davey lets take some coon dogs and flush them all out.

Now you're talking:b

 

[asiufy]

You do not think that the “accommodation “ pricing has anything to do with his description to procure the piece...??

I do not, because he could get "accommodation pricing" for just about any single turntable out there. And proportionally, X% off a 100K table is a lot more money than the same X% off a $20K table.

He simply liked what he heard, and thinks he might be interested in buying one. When did that become a crime?