THIS IS VERY SAD, WHEN I WAS 12 ALL I WANTED FOR XMAS WAS A PAIR OF 1200S IM GLAD I HAVE MINE ,BUT THIS ANOTHER SIGN THAT WE MUST START THINKING DIFFERENT BECAUSE EVERYTHING IS CHANGING
RIP TECHNICS… PRODUCTION STOPPED ON 1200S AND 1210S?THE DAILY SWARM | 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.The Australian arm of Panasonic issued a similar statement today, expressing their disappointment that the brand’s 35 years-and-running legacy was to be put to bed.“It is a sad day today but due to low sales globally in analogue turntables a decision to stop production has been made on Technics Turntables,” Panasonic spokesman Ian North explained. “For Australia this means we will receive our last shipment in March.” The turntables have been around for more than 35 years, and are featured in the London museum of Science and Technology as an important step in how music has been played and presented over the last century. Their popularity has ensued due to their tank-like construction, high torque and effective insulation from acoustic feedback.
msbadyella
Aww naw. I hate to hear this. They have really played a huge role in the music industry.
ScottyJewlz
Call me a hater, but I cant stand the CD Decks…give me some 1200s any day!!!!!!
Flawless
This is tragic yet, with today economy being what it is this has become our norm. I remember when those turntables were the shit & as a DJ during the 80’s & 90’s Technics was what I used. So what’s next Peavey?
AnitaLTL
Oh wow that’s crazy!!! I have a technics stereo…won’t say how old it is, but it still plays. 😀
DJ RefleXion
Wonder is this has something to do with Stanton buying the patent for technics from panasonic. Glad I got my Grandmasters atleast I know i’ll have the top of the line decks for years to come. I can bet Stanton gonna be dropping some new decks at NAMM this year using that technics patent they acquired.
dj elation (aka Busther)
This is a sad day in the ever changing history of hip hop. Techniques have always been the standard period. Hopefully, those who remain true to our culture will keep this tradition alive and well by not turning our backs on what has proven to be the only true way to rock the house. The dj has always been one of the biggest influences on culture period, and like we have done so many times over we dictate what is hot and what the standard should be in regards to how the music is presented to the world. This is not the last time that the corporate (powers that be), have tried to dictate to our culture what the standard should be. I believe in positive change when there is a need for it, in this instance there will always be a need for Techniques!
uk
JD its time for you as a DJ/ INDUSTRY MOGUL / ICON [you know what i mean]
to get some confirmation on this one as this rumour has been bouncing around for a minute.
http://www.skratchworx.com/news3/comments.php?id=1374
p.s. love ya work.
dj elbee
this rumours been going on for a while..