Technics SL-1200 to be discontinued in February?

by **cafe latte** » 21 Nov 2010 01:52

As far as i am aware it is not the MK2, only the mk6

by **flattedsixth** » 21 Nov 2010 02:38

i e-mailed the fella from KAB yesterday, and he said it's STILL just the MK6, which only pertains to the japanese market anyways. also stated the plant in osaka will continue to supply em as long as the market, worldwide, is large enough to sustain profitability.

by **avole** » 23 Nov 2010 21:09

Now confirmed, according to What HiFi Sound and Vision on their website. Production finishes this autumn.

by **Twinhit** » 02 Dec 2010 10:34

For what it's worth, I have a blacktop SL-1200MK2 that's a few years old. I "think" it's a 2002 and was a dj backup unit that didn't get used much if at all. It DID donate some parts to the main unit so.. it's not the purdiest but there's not a scratch in the paint to speak of. the lid is flawed but does it's job.

MY intended use is for simple listening of old records that haven't met their match under a scratcher's evil hand. (Sorry guys, had to say it)

I just hope my unit will outlast me.

There has been some renewed interest in vinyl records and there are
some small firms that are reinventing the vinyl transcriber.
Vinyl "may" make a comeback for the audiophile who appreciates music
from an analog perspective. In which case, while there ARE some exotic tables that can cost a serious fortune to aquire, the vinyl transcriber needs to be manufactured and marketed agressively.
Imagine being able to economically make your own vinyl records - imho, that would be extremely cool. Surely someone can find the right idea and get it together. :idea:

It's a real pity that the 1200 is riding off into the sunset. I think it would be wise to set up a SL1200 society that promotes the table and maintains a catalog of critical parts. Parts, are going to go up some day, I am sure.
Any, I am sorry that this product is coming to an end. Wish it weren't so.

by **cafe latte** » 03 Dec 2010 00:33

I think Jas is involved in another forum that is just that (what I read in hifi world). Is it true Jas? If so what is it all about?

by **JaS** » 03 Dec 2010 10:56

cafe latte wrote:I think Jas is involved in another forum that is just that (what I read in hifi world). Is it true Jas? If so what is it all about?

I've no idea? HiFiEngine and VinylEngine are mine but I haven't had any input into any other sites :-s

I own CameraEngine but it's just used as a URL for the server, and I've no connections with the HiFi industry so I wouldn't have a clue where to source SL1200 spares, not that I'd need to as I don't own one!

Regards,
JaS

by **cafe latte** » 03 Dec 2010 13:51

Found the article... Quote from hifI world..
Live and direct
That rare but far from dying breed of audiophile turntable now has an online forum. Yes, the direct drive now has its very own piece of cyberspace. Said to be a place to share knowledege, discussion is the mian thrust and I hope members can learn new things Dave Crawley adds, "even your daughter, grandaughter or mother could read the forum without being ofended"! Founder members include Jas from vinyl engine, Alex Niktin, from ANT audio, hifi worlds very own Adam Smith and Jeff Dorgay, owner of the online magasine tone audio, "We are expecting other luminaries later". he added.
What is it all about?
CL

by **JaS** » 03 Dec 2010 14:46

cafe latte wrote:Found the article... Quote from hifI world..
Live and direct
That rare but far from dying breed of audiophile turntable now has an online forum. Yes, the direct drive now has its very own piece of cyberspace. Said to be a place to share knowledege, discussion is the mian thrust and I hope members can learn new things Dave Crawley adds, "even your daughter, grandaughter or mother could read the forum without being ofended"! Founder members include Jas from vinyl engine, Alex Niktin, from ANT audio, hifi worlds very own Adam Smith and Jeff Dorgay, owner of the online magasine tone audio, "We are expecting other luminaries later". he added.
What is it all about?
CL

LOL, I see where the confusion comes from now :lol:

Someone else asked about my 'new forum' a few weeks ago and I wondered where they got the idea from?

Just to be clear, the forum is nothing to do with me, AFAIK it's all Dave's work. I think he added a 'founder member' tag to everyone who signed up for an account there early on (you'll have to ask Dave for more details) but I've never even posted there so I can't take any credit for it. It's quite amusing to get a namecheck for something I had no part in, when the 15 million page views VE got last year went completely under the radar. VE is the stealth bomber of hifi websites :lol:

Regards,
JaS

by **fscl** » 03 Dec 2010 15:56

Fearless leader writes:

VE is the stealth bomber of hifi websites

It seems that way...... :shock:

I've got a rotation of music stores in the holy grail for LPs.....

and am heartened by the fact young music lovers are discovering / returning to vinyl...

If I see them ply through the licorice pizza there will always be a conversation as to how they got into it and / or what they are using....

Most of the time it's Dad's / Mom's sometimes new Crosley, Numark, ION :shock:

and then it's always a question to see if they have any problems...... 8.5 out of 10 are happy to learn of VE.....

and I don't know if this brings traffic here, however, I'm really surprised that it's pretty stealth.....

Me? stumbled here trying to learn about the tt I was Graced with along with an STD ( :oops:

).... Guys, guys get your mind out of the gutter.......Had I had known about the Shure M91 /95 Grace 707 tonearm synergy, probably would have it in my possession right now.

Fred and wondering if JaS, you see / keep an eye on Google analytics stats..... :-k

by **Aerobat** » 03 Dec 2010 17:59

Can you share the URL of this new forum?

by **fscl** » 03 Dec 2010 19:53

Aerobat wrote:Can you share the URL of this new forum?

Check here:

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=85801

Fred

by **JaS** » 03 Dec 2010 21:19

fscl wrote:Fred and wondering if JaS, you see / keep an eye on Google analytics stats.....

I don't want to hijack the thread, but here's a peak at the basic stats to prove that Vinyl isn't dead yet, even if Technics thinks it is

Regards,
JaS

PS Did anyone hear Pete Tong talking on the Technics obituary on Radio 4 last week? It seems digital mixing finally did for the 1200 in the end.

by **futurproof** » 07 Dec 2010 09:43

QUOTE FROM ANOTHER FORUM

I have just got the following email from Panasonic UK

"ISSUE RESOLUTION: Dear Mr xxxx,

Thank you for your e-mail enquiry.

In response, I would explain that as a major global business, Panasonic keeps all of its operations under constant review. However, there are no current plans to discontinue the Technics brand and the production of Technics turntables

We trust that the above information will be of assistance to you. However, of course, if you should have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0844 844 3852 or email us using the following email address:

customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Kind regards
Mark Solesbury
Customer Communications Centre
Panasonic UK Ltd

by **chris@panteg** » 07 Dec 2010 12:52

Very interesting ' i had an email from decksUK and they state that Panasonic are discontinuing the SL series !

The plot thicken's