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A Beloved Japanese Hi-Fi Brand Just Upgraded Its Popular Audiophile Turntable

The "plug-and-play ready" turntable promises to sound (and look) way better than before.
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Technics introduces the SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable, a superior, upgraded model of the award-winning SL-1500C, featuring the brand's revolutionary ΔΣ (Delta Sigma) Drive ...

NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned audio brand Technics has introduced its highly acclaimed SL-1500C turntable in a new, technically enhanced version – the SL-1500CS. Technics ...
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Technics SL-1500CS Launches With Delta Sigma Drive Upgrade to the Popular SL-1500C Turntable

Technics SL-1500CS upgrades the popular SL-1500C with Delta Sigma Drive motor control. Does this precision boost make it the new direct drive leader in its price class?
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Technics launches "entry level" SL-100C turntable

Panasonic's luxury audio gear maker Technics has unveiled a new Premium Class turntable called the SL-100C that the brand is calling an entry level model. It's still expensive, just not as pricey as ...
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Technics launch the SL-40CBT / SL-50C direct drive turntables at CEDIA 2025 in Denver, blending legendary engineering with modern style and convenience for today's vinyl ...

NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Technics today announces the introduction of the new SL-40CBT and SL-50C Direct Drive Turntables at this year's annual CEDIA convention in Denver. The ...
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A Legendary Japanese Hi-Fi Brand Just Breathed New Life Into an Iconic Turntable

The Technics SL-1200 is a turntable icon. First released in 1972, the direct-drive turntable was a huge hit among DJs and audiophiles for its accurate and instantaneous spinning, robust build quality ...