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A Beloved Japanese Hi-Fi Brand Just Upgraded Its Popular Audiophile Turntable

The "plug-and-play ready" turntable promises to sound (and look) way better than before.

Technics' direct drive turntables no longer cost thousands — just see the new SL-1500CS

Proprietary ΔΣ Drive tech for this much? I'm very interested ...
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Technics modernises its direct drive turntable with a contemporary design and Bluetooth streaming

Technics has taken the lid off a brand new turntable at IFA 2025. The new Technics SL-40CBT combines the Japanese brand's proprietary direct drive turntable design with a fresh contemporary design and ...
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Technics SL-1500CS Launches With Delta Sigma Drive Upgrade to the Popular SL-1500C Turntable

Technics SL-1500CS upgrades the popular SL-1500C with Delta Sigma Drive motor control. Does this precision boost make it the new direct drive leader in its price class?