Technics teases new SL-1200 turntable for DJs

With rumours of an MK7 on the way.

Japanese electronics company Technics is unveiling a new turntable this January.

The Technics7th event will take place on 7th January 2019 in Las Vegas from 8pm – 11pm PST, with a live stream featuring Kenny Dope, Derrick May, Cut Chemist and DJ Koco aka Shimokita.

The Technics-sponsored club event, Technics7th, will be held on January 7 (Monday), 2019, at 20:00 PST in Las Vegas. The event will also be simultaneously streamed worldwide on the online music broadcasts, “BOILER ROOM” & “DOMMUNE”. Technics SL-1200 Series turntables, launched in 1972 and shipped a cumulative total of 3,500,000 units worldwide., serve as the de facto standard even today in many clubs all over the world. The event will focus on the SL-1200 Series with performances by globally renowned DJs who are also fans of the legendary series. The performing DJs: KENNY DOPE, DERRICK MAY, CUT CHEMIST, DJ KOCO A.K.A. SHIMOKITA Venue: Club Hyde in the Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas Live streaming schedule (local time): January 7 (Monday), 2019, 20:00-23:00 PST BOILER ROOM: http://blrrm.tv/technics-lv DOMMUNE: http://www.dommune.com #technics7th #event #kennydope @derrickmay @cutchemist @djkocoakashimokita @boilerroomtv #dommune #sl1200 #turntable #dj #music #broadcasts #technics

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Last year, Technics released its SL-1200GR, a more affordable update on its classic 1200 series, designed for audiophile listening.

As Technics’ creative director Hiro Morishita explained: “Our concept is analog records for hi-fi listening,” Hiro Morishita said. “D.J.s are fine, too, but as a marketing target it’s problematic [sic]. We don’t want to sell the 1200 as the best tool for D.J.ing. The 1200 is the 1200.”

Given that the event is being described by the company as “the technic-sponsored club event” the new turntable will presumably be a more DJ-focused offering, whether it is an MK-7 or otherwise.