is editor-in-chief of The Verge, host of the Decoder podcast, and co-host of The Vergecast. The legendary Technics SL-1200 turntable has been a mainstay of the DJ scene for decades now, but the ...

Back in 2014, Panasonic reanimated the not-dead-just-sleeping Technics brand with the launch of two high end audio ranges. We got a brief ears-on in the listening room and liked what we heard. Very ...

The Technics 1200 has long been revered by DJs for its high-torque, direct-drive platter that ensures flawless mixes and incredibly precise scratch performances. The last version of the turntable, the ...

For the latest generation of its iconic SL-1200 turntable, Technics engineers have tapped into the brand's digital amplifiers to develop a "revolutionary" new control method aimed at improving analog ...

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DJs, vinyl enthusiasts and music lovers were all psyched to hear that Technics’ classic SL-1200 turntable line was going back into production. They may be less psyched to learn that they’ll now cost ...

Back at CES, Panasonic's revived Technics brand pulled the wraps off of its new direct-drive SL-1200 turntable. While that announcement surely kicked up all sorts of feelings, the new gear comes with ...

In 2010, Panasonic made the odd decision to stop producing the Technics SL-1200MK2, a turntable that’s as much a part of pop culture as it is one of the most revered and reliable ever made. DJs, who ...

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At IFA 2015, Panasonic said that it was developing a new version of the Technics Turntable. A prototype of the turntable was unveiled at the event, with the direct-drive player manufactured with stark ...