Technics New SU-GX70 Streamer And SL-1500C-W Turntable
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Technics has just announced its new SU-GX70 streaming amplifier that is said to combine the sonic advantages of Technics’ “Grand Class” models with a host of features and an upgraded SL-1500C turntable sporting a fresh white finish for 2023.
The new SU-GX70 high-spec streaming amplifier not only extends the brand’s Grand Class range but it is their first product to host an HDMI ARC port since the brand’s revitalization in 2014. It includes a range of technologies and techniques from both Panasonic and Technics for full-digital power amplification ensuring noise and distortion-free playback.
The range of technologies and techniques include; a full digital amplifier that uses their JENO engine technology ensuring noise and distortion-free playback, a speaker impedance adaptive optimization algorithm that performs corrections to the speakers ideal impulse response thus flattening its frequency characteristic, a new double power supply that aims to ensure a high signal-to-noise ratio, optimized HDMI connectivity to reduce digital noise, a pure mode that turns off the HDMI and network circuits, optimized discrete component analog amplifiers and Space Tune™ for the optimization of speaker positions. Also included is the Clean Power Clock Generator technology borrowed from Technics’ Reference Class components that promises high-precision digital signal processing and “supreme audio accuracy”.
By using the Chromecast platform access to services that include; Spotify, TIDAL, Deezer and Qobuz are implemented. Support for MQA hi-res streaming is available with Amazon Music HD to be added via an OTA firmware update at a later date. Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, and Bluetooth connectivity allow for seamless wireless network communication, with radio services provided by; FM, DAB+, and the Internet.
Physical connectivity options include; the new HDMI ARC connection, two analog high-level line inputs, one analog high-level line pre-out, three digital inputs (2 optical, 1 coaxial), USB-A (front), USB-B (rear) plus an F type connector for the FM antenna. Private listening is available via the front panel headphone socket. For those vinyl enthusiasts a high-grade, low-noise, RIAA phono stage provides support for moving magnet (MM) cartridges.
Control is available via the included IR remote plus the front panel volume and input controls with the front panel display providing additional information and access.
With all this technology wrapped up in an elegant, minimalist design in both silver and black finishes.
Features At A Glance:
- Full Digital Amp, JENO Engine (Jitter Elimination and Noise-shaping Optimization)
- Ideal Impulse Response using LAPC (Load Adaptive Phase Calibration)
- Twin Power Supply Circuit System
- High-quality Audio through Low-impact HDMI Video Output
- Pure Amplification Mode
- Analogue Input Using Discrete AmpCircuits
- Space Tune™ for Optimal Adjustment of Sound Quality
Specifications:
- Output Power: 40W+40W(1kHz,T.H.D.1.0%,8Ω,20kHz LPF) / 80W+80W(1kHz,T.H.D.1.0%,4Ω,20kHz LPF)
- FTC Output Power: 30W + 30W ( 1kHz, T.H.D. 1.0%, 8Ω, 20kHz LPF ) / 60W + 60W ( 1kHz, T.H.D. 1.0%, 4Ω, 20kHz LPF )
- Load Impedance: 4Ω-16Ω
- Frequency Response: PHONO (MM): 20Hz – 20kHz ( RIAA DEVIATION ±1dB, 4Ω ) / LINE:20Hz – 40kHz ( -3dB, 4Ω ) / DIGITAL: 20Hz – 80kHz ( -3dB, 4Ω )
- Input Sensitivity / Input Impedance: PHONO (MM): 2.0 mV / 47 kΩ / LINE: 200 mV / 23 kΩ
- Analogue Input Terminal: LINE x 2 / PHONO (MM) x1
- Digital Input Terminal: Optical digital x2 / Coaxial digital x1 / USB-A x1 / USB-B x1
- Analogue Output Terminal: PRE OUT x1
- Digital Output Terminal: HDMI ARC
- Headphone Output: Stereo Φ6.3 mm (1/4″)
- USB-A: iPod/iPhone/iPad: No
- USB-A & LAN (DMR): AIFF: (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / 16, 24, 32 bit)
- USB-A & LAN (DMR): FLAC/ALAC: (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / 16, 24 bit)
- USB-A & LAN (DMR): DSD: (2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz)
- USB-A & LAN (DMR): AAC: (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz/16-320kbps)
- USB-A & LAN (DMR): MP3: (32, 44.1, 48 kHz / 16-320 kbps)
- PC(USB-B): USB 2.0 High-speed / USB Audio Class 2.0, Asynchronous mode
- PC(USB-B) LPCM: (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 352.8, 384 kHz / 16, 24, 32 bit)
- PC(USB-B) DSD control mode: ASIO Native mode, DoP mode
- MQA Decoder: Yes
- Ethernet Interface: LAN (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T)
- Wi-Fi: LAN (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T)
- Chromecast built-in: Yes
- AirPlay 2: Yes
- Bluetooth® : AAC, SBC
- Tuner: FM
- Accessories: AC Cord, FM Indoor Antenna, Remote Control, Batteries for Remote Control, Owner’s Manual
- Dimensions: (16-15/16 x 3-55/64 x 14-31/64)inch
- Weight: Approx. 14.6 lbs
Technics SL-1500C-W Turntable
Also announced is the refreshed SL-1500C-W direct drive turntable, which sees Technics’ fully featured record player decked out in a new matte white finish.
Besides the existing silver and black versions, Technics is now offering the SL-1500C-W version with a new elegant matte white finish. The turntable still features all the original 1500C features to include;
- The iron-coreless direct drive motor with sophisticated motor control
- A two-layer platter with a solid two-layer chassis made from die-cast aluminum
- An S-shaped arm with automatic end-of-record lift with a headshell bayonet connection
- A high-quality Ortofon 2M Red MM pickup cartridge pre-mounted in the headshell
- An integrated phono EQ allowing the turntable to be connected to powered speakers or directly to an amplifier having no phono stage.
Availability:
- The new white version of the SL-1500C will be available from May 2023, while the Technics SU-GX70 will be available in July 2023 in both silver and black finishes.
MSRP (TBC):
- SU-GX70
- US: $1,999.95
- UK: £1,699.99
- EU: €1,800.00
- SL-1500C-W
- US: $1,299.95
- UK: £999.00
- EU: €1,200.00
For more information visit the Technics US web site:
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