At these levels of accuracy, I imagine that sonic differences depend more on other things like materials, build quality, vibration dampening/drainage, isolation, internal noise, etc etc. GPA claims that this level of speed accuracy is clearly audible, but how many of us have every done comparisons to really know if it is speed accuracy or some other aspect of the design which accounts for its sound?
It is clear that VPI is following this closely. Technics may shake up the analog scene with this new DD table. Fremer has really liked VPI over the years, but I agree with you, that just seems weird for VPI to comment about this on Fremer's blog.
Perhaps VPI should have done some simple marketing before bringing out their 30k DD turntable that looked the same as their 3k Classic turntable. That is what killed that product - VPI's own stupidity as the table sounded great.
Perhaps VPI should have done some simple marketing before bringing out their 30k DD turntable that looked the same as their 3k Classic turntable. That is what killed that product - VPI's own stupidity as the table sounded great.
Yeah totally agreed. They had an opportunity to create a really stand out product both in tech and looks terms. I assume that they do an Avenger Direct or maybe Titan direct if you requested. Not my kind of looks but certainly more ostentatious that the classic chassis.
Perhaps VPI should have done some simple marketing before bringing out their 30k DD turntable that looked the same as their 3k Classic turntable. That is what killed that product - VPI's own stupidity as the table sounded great.
They were likely caught up in the furore of analog re-birth and probably thought that if they built it, they would come....Sadly they did not count on or chose to dismiss the elephant in the room which is likely to blow them into the weeds......
Howie, maybe the VPI is sponsored by POTUS and fulfils the MAGA line
Ironic if the SP10R makes Made In Japan pivotal for a new tt that truly outperforms at its price point
Howie, maybe the VPI is sponsored by POTUS and fulfils the MAGA line
Ironic if the SP10R makes Made In Japan pivotal for a new tt that truly outperforms at its price point
I wasn’t trying to make a snarky point.
High end audio firms will struggle to compete w Technics resources and funding for this project.
VPI know that v well, hence their response.
I know. I am all for supporting the small passionate manufacturer. What I don’t like is a lack of decorum from competitors. It is off-putting and with so many choices, I would rather put my money with someone who plays by the Queensberry rules.
Technics played the SP-10R (or rather the full SL-1000R) on the Norddeutsche Hifitage hifi show today. It's the first one that arrived in Germany though still a pre-production model. I don't want to judge on SQ from a show demo on mid size Technics gear. But what I can say is that this thing is a stunning beauty. Much more than any picture can tell.
Technics played the SP-10R (or rather the full SL-1000R) on the Norddeutsche Hifitage hifi show today. It's the first one that arrived in Germany though still a pre-production model. I don't want to judge on SQ from a show demo on mid size Technics gear. But what I can say is that this thing is a stunning beauty. Much more than any picture can tell.
Yes, the Technics SL-1000R is beautiful. Japanese minimalism.
However, I also wonder whether the plinths of Artisan Fidelity (their model - TECHNICS SP10MK3 NGS) can be used with the new Technics the new Technics SP10R ?
They are beautiful too :
Yes, the Technics SL-1000R is beautiful. Japanese minimalism.
However, I also wonder whether the plinths of Artisan Fidelity (their model - TECHNICS SP10MK3 NGS) can be used with the new Technics the new Technics SP10R ?
They are beautiful too :