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TURNTABLE SYSTEM 2

It says a huge amount about the strength of the vinyl resurgence over the past decade or so, that our second turntable-based system is headed by a new deck from that most iconic of DJ-deck brands; Technics. That name had pretty much disappeared from hi-fi circles until recently, so we're particularly keen to monitor its revival.

The high-end SL-1000R turntable, introduced in early 2018, was the first product to confirm that the brand really could deliver again. Indeed, we were so impressed that it’s now become our reference record player. That good work has continued with the SL-1500C, the company’s

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