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Tech NewsPanasonic Returns the Technics 1200 Turntable to Its DJ Roots With the new MK7
At CES 2016, Panasonic revived the Technics 1200 turntable line which had last been updated with the MK6 back in 2008. The pricey Grand Class Technics SL-1200G was targeted at audiophiles, however, while the 1200’s biggest fanbase had been mostly DJs who loved its high-torque, direct-drive platter. Two years later, Panasonic announced the Technics SL-1200 … Continued
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Tech NewsDesignWhat Is Technics Doing?
The new, modular Technics SP-10R turntable plays records just like any other turntable. But, according to Technics, it plays records really, really, really well. It better since it’s priced at $10,000 and up depending on just how you configure it. But the introduction of yet another Technics tribute model—or collector’s item if you’re being honest … Continued
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Tech NewsWhat the Hell Is Technics Thinking?
Last year, Panasonic revived the famous Technics 1200 line of turntables. We were stoked to see the beloved DJ-staple make a comeback, but the mouth-watering $4,000 price point put it out of contention for most DJs or vinyl snobs. That’s exactly why we were excited to see Panasonic unveil the updated Technics SL-1200GR (the “R” … Continued
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Tech NewsSploidHow Old Bridges Are Turned into Turntables
There’s a crap ton of steel in broken down bridges and some of that steel gets repurposed into things like turntables. It’s already fun to imagine a structure that connects land getting re-used for an instrument for sound, but it’s even cooler to see the whole melty metal process of it all. Who doesn’t like … Continued
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Tech NewsThese Pizza Boxes Turn Into Working, Greasy DJ Decks
That sad, empty feeling when the last slice of pizza gets eaten might be a little easier to bare now that Pizza Hut in the UK will be packing its pies in special boxes that turn into a pair of playable DJ decks, complete with mixer, letting you follow up dinner with some jams. The … Continued
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This Whiskey Bar Turntable Gets You Loaded on Tunes and Booze
Los Angeles-based custom cabinet maker Luno just combined two great things into one great thing, and I hate my brain for not thinking of it first. Unflatteringly named the EGB2, this piece of functional retro furniture houses a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon—a damn good turntable—inside a custom-made cabinet with modern AirPlay conveniences, a silk dome tweeter, … Continued
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Tech NewsSploidWatching a DJ Actually DJ Is Pretty Damn Cool
Think DJs just check e-mail on their computer when they’re DJ-ing? You’re not alone! But when they actually spin instead of just pushing the play button, there’s a lot more going on. Here’s DJ Enferno showing us all how it’s done. It’s a little performative, obviously, but he’s balancing a lot of things at once … Continued
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How to Get Started With Vinyl Records
So you want to start spinning records in your living room. Here’s a collection of the advice I’ve given n00bs just like you over the last couple of years. Getting started can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. It doesn’t have to be expensive either. Here’s how to get going. What you need … Continued
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We Just Reached Peak Urban Outfitters With a Cassette-Playing Turntable
Are you happy now, hipsters? Instead of walking away from your fashionable fad at its peak hipness, you’ve let it linger long enough to become a consumer commodity. Not only is Urban Outfitters thriving, it’s now spawning unholy consumer electronics like this cassette-playing turntable. It’s easy to point the finger at ION Audio for a … Continued
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Sony’s Sleek New Turntable Makes Me Want to Rob a Record Store
While Sony attempts to resurrect the Walkman brand as a high def media player, it’s clear that music lovers prefer something more disk-like. No, not CDs. Records! That’s why the newly announced HX500 turntable makes such splendid sense. The wonderfully clean, Braun-like design hides some high tech guts that are specifically tuned to help you … Continued
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The Technics 1200 Turntable Is Back
The Technics 1200 has long been revered by DJs for its high-torque, direct-drive platter that ensures flawless mixes and incredibly precise scratch performances. The last version of the turntable, the MK6, was released in Japan back in 2008. But today at CES, Panasonic announced it had revived the turntable with the new Grand Class Technics … Continued
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The Holiday’s Most Popular Home Audio Gadget Was a Cheap Turntable
This year, tons and tons of people will be bringing in the new year, not blasting tunes through a high-end audio system tricked out with all the latest Bluetooth tech and wifi capabilities, but rather with a $50 turntable. Don’t get me wrong, the Jensen JTA-230 is quite the steal. For the price of a … Continued
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Tech NewsThese Wheels of Steel Are Actually Made From Plastic Lego Bricks
Were it not for the tiny gray studs atop each platter, you’d probably need more than a double-take to confirm that this pair of Technics turntables (plus a mixer) were actually made from nothing but Lego. Built by Arran Hearn after finding the rounded Lego panels that make up the outer edge of each platter, … Continued
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Technics Will Release a New Turntable In 2016 and We Can’t Wait
Vinyl is on the rise these days, and so Technics is gettingback into the the turntable game. The venerable brand showed off an aluminum prototype of a new model set to be released in 2016. Here’s what I know: I’m really excited. Technics, which is owned by Panasonic, discontinued its legendary SL-1200 turntable back in … Continued
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This Crazy Vertical Turntable Is the Best Way to Show Off Your Records
Thanks to the growth of Urban Outfitters and independent local free-trade coffee shops, vinyl records are back on the rise. But this is still the 21st century: why settle for a pedestrian, boring, flat record player, when your vinyl could be proudly spinning vertically? This is the founding principle behind ‘Floating Record’, a Kickstarter campaign … Continued
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This Transforming Briefcase Turntable Is a Walkman For Your Records
Just because you prefer the warm, crackly sound of vinyl records to MP3s doesn’t necessarily mean you also like being tethered to a home stereo whenever you want to listen to your record collection. So Pyle has created this portable turntable that transforms into a briefcase for easy transport, and also includes a rechargeable battery … Continued
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Tech NewsJust Play With the Blocks On These Turntables To Make Music
We’ve heard a lot about tangible interfaces for gadgets lately—but what about tangible interfaces for music? Per Holmquist, a Swedish designer, built just that: Beat Blox, a “turntable” that makes beats based on where you place tiny blocks on its face. Holmquist, who created the project for his thesis at Beckmans College of Design, describes … Continued
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This Tiny Audio Mixer Would Let You Turn Smartphones Into Turntables
Want to mix music in a hurry or on the go? You’ll like the sound of Openmix, a teensy new audio mixing tool being developed right now. With it, you can connect your iPhone to a Walkman with a cassette of rare bongo concerts, or switch between your laptop and tablet. It’s just a super … Continued
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