TECHNICS BRINGS EXPENSIVE NEW TURNTABLE TO OZ

Panasonic has launched a new reference-class Technics direct drive turntable into Australia, accompanied by an eye-watering price tag.

The Technics SL-1000RE-S Direct Drive Turntable System features a 7.9kg turntable platter, a direct drive engine with coreless double stator and twin rotor, and the ability to mount three different tone arms for different musical genres.

Aaron Waters, Product Marketing Manager – Audio and Video, Panasonic, says the turntable is now available for special order through selected Technics audio specialist retailers. It’s not cheap, however: the turntable will set customers back a whopping $32,999.