TAG: technics

Nov18

R.I.P Technics Analogue Turntables

These were the kind of turntables I ‘learned’ to first DJ with. Such a shame but alas polaroid was killed, now this. The future is here :’(

This is the official statement from the Osaka based company [Via Resident Advisor]:

Panasonic has confirmed that it ceased the production of its Technics-branded analogue turntables this autumn. After more than 35 years as a leading manufacturer of analogue turntables, Panasonic has regretfully taken the decision to leave this market. However, Panasonic will continue to sell headphones under the Technics brand. We are sure that retailers and consumers will understand that our product range has to reflect the accelerating transformation of the entire audio market from analogue to digital. In addition, the number of component suppliers serving the analogue market has dwindled in recent years and we brought forward the decision …

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Nov28

Technics Rumor Seems Likely Untrue

It now seems as though the widely circulated rumors about the Technic’s turntable demise is most likely untrue. However, there is yet to be any communication from the company except for this alleged e-mail Panasonic Australia. The fact that no wider press release has been issued is fairly surprising, but maybe not considering that in my ten years of covering turntable-based music I’ve never had any direct interaction with the company. They simply keep quiet and build the best turntables ever assembled. Here’s hoping that policy continues for many years to come.

Dancenode:

Here is a copy of the email sent to StoreDJ to clear up and confirm that technics will continue production, they posted it as a note on their facebook page.

Source : http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=191977045775

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