"Rob" wrote in message
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On 19/12/2010 20:22, Keith G wrote:

"Fed Up Lurker" wrote in message
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Apparently Panny, who own the Technics brand, is to cease production
of the Technics turntable range:
http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/upo...er_local_d.php

http://www.factmag.com/2010/11/18/pa...cs-turntables/

http://www.philebrity.com/2010/12/04...-of-existence/


Though neither the Panny nor Technics site's have updated their "news"
links
since 10th dec.


It'll be interesting to see if all the 'clones' remain in production!

It is odd (to me!) that turntables in general are still in production, and
if anything seem to be growing. Aren't there enough around for everyone?


I don't understand why stop making something that still sells? Too small
beer for the big guys to bother with?



But I do rate Technics TTs, seem very well designed and screwed together,
and if imitation has anything to do with flattery:

http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/p...roduct_ID/6718

Curiously close specification, including weight, but not including
wow/flutter, to the SL1200.


There are a number of manufacturers making similar decks: for example there
are 15 different brands on offer he

http://www.djkit.com/category.php?id...FQkf4QodUhXUog