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Technics to cease production :( http://www.inthemix.com.a...cs_is_dead
"In a statement re-posted on dance board Global Hardstyle, the company behind the production of the Technics turntables Panasonic announced that they would cease the manufacture of Tehcnics turntables in February next year, citing an increasing decline in sales as the motivation behind the line’s demise "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." |
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I'm looking for a Technics turntable to play my vinyl  
Ohh purple joy oh purple bliss oh purple rapture! REAL MUSIC by REAL MUSICIANS - Prince "I kind of wish there was a reason for Prince to make the site crash more" ~~ Ben |
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moderatorMy Mark II's should last till they change their minds  Funk Is It's Own Reward | |
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Oh no!!...I better run and get a pair for old times sakes... | |
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So Panasonic is the mothercompany behind Technics? " I´d rather be a stank ass hoe because I´m not stupid. Oh my goodness! I got more drugs! I´m always funny dude...I´m hilarious! Are we gonna smoke?" | |
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I had to get a new belt and a new needle cartridge for my 20+ year old Technics turntable a few months ago. Now it works like new. Great product.
Prince sounds so much better on vinyl. | |
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KoolEaze said: So Panasonic is the mothercompany behind Technics?
 Yes sir.  National Funk League✮✮ | |
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Wow, this is kinda sad.. but with today's technology shifting more and more away from analog, it was going to happen. National Funk League✮✮ | |
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I can't imagine what else is selling better with the Technics brand? 
What about reports that more vinyl is being sold? They managed to not discontinue selling 1200's from 1988-1998 | |
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good point, Cin. But the economics have gotten SO bad.....I see why they'd do this.
Don't get me wrong.....I'm sad.....I'm amongst the 1200 faithful till death.....but I understand. Funk Is It's Own Reward | |
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for me, this is like Xerox saying they are discontinuing copiers.  | |
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bboy87 said: http://www.inthemix.com.au/news/intl/45075/Technics_is_dead
"In a statement re-posted on dance board Global Hardstyle, the company behind the production of the Technics turntables Panasonic announced that they would cease the manufacture of Tehcnics turntables in February next year, citing an increasing decline in sales as the motivation behind the line’s demise THIS^ is a sad day folks! 
Technics brand turntables have been a part of many music genres over the years. hip-hop/rap, house, techno, breakbeats, jungle/d&b, trance, electro, & The Funk. Damn you iPods!!!!  | |
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JamFanHot said: good point, Cin. But the economics have gotten SO bad.....I see why they'd do this.
Don't get me wrong.....I'm sad.....I'm amongst the 1200 faithful till death.....but I understand. Even before the economy went recession on all of us, there were already some DJ using their CD turntables, laptops &/or mp3 players (especially iPods) as part of their live mixing set-up. | |
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TonyVanDam said: bboy87 said: http://www.inthemix.com.au/news/intl/45075/Technics_is_dead
"In a statement re-posted on dance board Global Hardstyle, the company behind the production of the Technics turntables Panasonic announced that they would cease the manufacture of Tehcnics turntables in February next year, citing an increasing decline in sales as the motivation behind the line’s demise THIS^ is a sad day folks!
Technics brand turntables have been a part of many music genres over the years. hip-hop/rap, house, techno, breakbeats, jungle/d&b, trance, electro, & The Funk. Damn you iPods!!!!
The part that I don't get is, most DJs who have switched to "digital" files just use their laptop hooked up to their mixer and still manipulate the files with platters on (Technics) turntables. Maybe they saw DJ Hero's sales. | |
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Cinnie said: for me, this is like Xerox saying they are discontinuing copiers.
Laugh now. But those flash drives are selling well. One of these days, they might be good enough to put printers AND copiers out of usage. | |
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StarMon said: Wow, this is kinda sad.. but with today's technology shifting more and more away from analog, it was going to happen.
So true. | |
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Maybe this is sort of like Jay-Z's retirement fake-outs used to boost interest and sales. | |
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Cinnie said: Maybe this is sort of like Jay-Z's retirement fake-outs used to boost interest and sales.
One can only wish... lol
What other brands besides Technics uses turntables and shit? | |
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Cinnie said: TonyVanDam said: THIS^ is a sad day folks!
Technics brand turntables have been a part of many music genres over the years. hip-hop/rap, house, techno, breakbeats, jungle/d&b, trance, electro, & The Funk. Damn you iPods!!!!
The part that I don't get is, most DJs who have switched to "digital" files just use their laptop hooked up to their mixer and still manipulate the files with platters on (Technics) turntables. Maybe they saw DJ Hero's sales. One of these days, electronic technology will advance to the point that anyone can produce their debut album with their iPods. I've already seen a few software instruments (mostly synths & pattern-based drum sequencer) on the market. [Edited 11/29/09 12:34pm] | |
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Timmy84 said: What other brands besides Technics uses turntables and shit?
All the other companies that do everything from mixers to needles: Numark, Stanton, Vestax | |
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Cinnie said: Timmy84 said: What other brands besides Technics uses turntables and shit?
All the other companies that do everything from mixers to needles: Numark, Stanton, Vestax Cool. | |
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Timmy84 said: Cinnie said: All the other companies that do everything from mixers to needles: Numark, Stanton, Vestax Cool. I mean, it's good news for THOSE companies | |
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Cinnie said: Timmy84 said: Cool. I mean, it's good news for THOSE companies Yeah I know. [Edited 11/29/09 12:56pm] | |
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TonyVanDam said: Cinnie said:
The part that I don't get is, most DJs who have switched to "digital" files just use their laptop hooked up to their mixer and still manipulate the files with platters on (Technics) turntables. Maybe they saw DJ Hero's sales. One of these days, electronic technology will advance to the point that anyone can produce their debut album with their iPods. I've already seen a few software instruments (mostly synths & pattern-based drum sequencer) on the market. That time is now..I just finish my whole EP using the beatmaker app on my iphone..(just have to add warm vocals)..I'll compare it to the EP I did during the summer with the usual protools and release which one I like the best..yeah technology sucks..lol | |
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Cinnie said: I can't imagine what else is selling better with the Technics brand?
What about reports that more vinyl is being sold? They managed to not discontinue selling 1200's from 1988-1998 Believe it or not whats moving is those Vinyl to USB deals, as far as i know Technics isnt involved with that, as far as i know, maybe they are, but i doubt it. This is where i have heard the sales are coming from since these deals also work as regular TurnTables if you want to listen to something. "We went where our music was appreciated, and that was everywhere but the USA, we knew we had fans, but there is only so much of the world you can play at once" Magne F | |
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lastdecember said: Cinnie said: I can't imagine what else is selling better with the Technics brand?
What about reports that more vinyl is being sold? They managed to not discontinue selling 1200's from 1988-1998 Believe it or not whats moving is those Vinyl to USB deals, as far as i know Technics isnt involved with that, as far as i know, maybe they are, but i doubt it. This is where i have heard the sales are coming from since these deals also work as regular TurnTables if you want to listen to something. I have an ION turntable like that to archive all of my vinyl..they better have a turntable like that to keep pace with it's competitors... | |
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SavonOsco said: lastdecember said: Believe it or not whats moving is those Vinyl to USB deals, as far as i know Technics isnt involved with that, as far as i know, maybe they are, but i doubt it. This is where i have heard the sales are coming from since these deals also work as regular TurnTables if you want to listen to something. I have an ION turntable like that to archive all of my vinyl..they better have a turntable like that to keep pace with it's competitors... They don't seem to  | |
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Cinnie said: SavonOsco said: I have an ION turntable like that to archive all of my vinyl..they better have a turntable like that to keep pace with it's competitors... They don't seem to Then that's their fault for not staying current..hell they should've been the first ones to have it.. | |
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Cinnie said: I can't imagine what else is selling better with the Technics brand?
An interesting turntable article. It's written from the perspective of someone who's not a fan of the 1200. Keep in mind he's not a DJ but an audiophile dude. That being said, he makes some very valid points for those considering a purchase. Music for adventurous listeners tA  Tribal Records"Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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