Technics today announced the Reference Class SP10-R direct drive turntable and the SL-1000R direct drive turntable system with tonearm and base. The SP10-R includes a double coil twin rotor-type ...

After so many years at CES, there are increasingly few things that make the hairs on our arms stand up these days. But a $20,000, three-armed turntable resurrected from the first-ever direct-drive wax ...

Panasonic has announced a new Technics turntable, the SL-1000R, as part of a presentation at the CES tech show in Las Vegas. The audiophile deck comes with a hefty price tag though at $20,000. It’s a ...

Why you can trust What Hi-Fi? Our expert team reviews products in dedicated test rooms, to help you make the best choice for your budget. Find out more about how we test. Few hi-fi brands enjoy the ...

Just six short years after announcing the end of production for Technics turntables, Panasonic brought a brief smile to vinyl-spinning DJ wannabes by announcing the return of the iconic SL-1200. A ...

The rebirth of the Technics brand has been fascinating. Since 2014, the brand has released a steady stream of products with varying degrees of success, but there are now signs that it is truly hitting ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Technics produced its first SL direct-drive turntables in ...