There are quite a few benefits to what’s been dubbed
the “vinyl revival” over the past decade or so for music enthusiasts. New
technology implemented via old-school design principles is one of them – made
apparent by Technics’ all-new audiophile dream-machine of a turntable modeled
after their very first direct drive spinner initially released decades ago.
Officially released as the Technics SL-1000R, it’s
one of two releases the brand put on display at this year’s CES in Las Vegas.
At the helm here is Technics’ four-layer Coreless Direct Drive Motor. However,
the device now offers even less flutter and boasts enough torque needed to spin
its monstrous 17-pound platter comprised of a layer of deadening rubber, an
aluminum die-cast base, brass finish, and 12 tungsten bearings of weight.
The
SL-1000R also comes equipped with a magnesium tone arm, a five-layer cabinet
along with additional space for two additional tonearms if you wish, three
standard formatting speeds, and a separate control unit resulting in an
insanely low signal to noise ratio. Look for this beauty to become available
later in the spring with a price tag hovering around US$ 20,000.
