INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Panasonic brought back its classic Technics brand some four years ago now, and a whole new range of audio goodies was announced at the
beginning of 2019, but Australia was sorely missing out on the action.Thankfully, the company has now finally announced that it will be
officially selling a selection of those new vinyl turntables, headphones and speakers via a number of specialist Australian retailers. That
product range will include its popular SL-1200 series of cult classic turntables as well as the EAH-F70N noise-cancelling headphones, set to
compete with Sony and Bose.(Image credit: Panasonic)Joining in on the trend of removing unwanted noise from your audio, the company is
bringing its previously-revealed pair of wireless, noise-cancelling headphones – the Technics EAH-F70 – to Australia.These are aimed at
taking on the reigning champ in the field, the Sony WH-1000XM3, as well as the likes of Bose with their premium style, smart
noise-cancelling and top-notch audio.They'll retail for AU$599 – so we can expect to see them compete directly with Sony and Bose
flagships at this price point – and are available in Black, Silver, or a rather smart Copper (pictured above).Four new turntables have
kicked off Technics’ revival Down Under, headlined by the AU$6,999 Grand Class SL-1200G, and joined by the slightly more affordable
SL-1200GR, SL-1500C, and the DJ-centric SL1210MK7.The flagship SL-1200G – as its price may suggest — is squarely aimed at audiophiles
who don’t mind dropping big money on a premium vinyl experience.It features a coreless direct-drive motor that eliminates the unwanted
noise, vibrations and inconsistencies that motors can otherwise generate
On top of this, the SL-1200G’s platter has a three-layered construction, combining heavyweight brass, die-cast aluminium, and rubber to
create broadcast-quality stability in playback.(Image credit: Panasonic)The SL-1200GR and SL-1500C range promise many of the same core
features while managing to shave the prices back to AU$2,749 and AU$1,999 respectively
This is largely due to Technics having made more reasonably-priced (but still plenty premium) choices in terms of construction materials in
the body, platter and tone-arm.The fourth turntable to launch is the DJ-focussed SL1210 MK7 for AU$1,749, which is the latest iteration of
the classic that first launched in 1972
As with the other three products in the lineup, it features a coreless direct-drive motor but also incorporates some specialised DJ
functionality, like reverse playback.(Image credit: Panasonic)To go with the SL-1210MK7, there's also the EAH-DJ1200 – cabled headphones
aimed at DJs, with detachable, locking cords, a 270-degree swinging earcup design and a well-balanced sound for monitoring your tunes
These will set you back AU$299.Last but not least is the Ottava range of premium wireless speakers and stereo systems, with the SC-30,
SC-50, and SC-70 systems costing AU$1,149, AU$1,429, and AU$1,649 respectively.Everything unveiled by Technics is set to be available from
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