Technics SL-G700

Technics may be better known for its iconic turntables, but the arrival of the new SL-G700 shows that the company has more than just analogue strings to its bow.

The SL-G700 doesn’t fit into any neat category. It straddles across generations of digital formats by playing discs – in CD and SACD form – as well as streaming music from across a network or via Bluetooth. Airplay, Chromecast and even MQA are also firmly on the menu.

Understated visuals

At first glance, it looks just like a humble disc player with rather understated visuals. We love the build – this is a premium-priced product and feels it. The SL-G700 is hefty, weighing