The Technics SL-1200 is a turntable icon. First released in 1972, the direct-drive turntable was a huge hit among DJs and audiophiles for its accurate and instantaneous spinning, robust build quality ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Technics produced its first SL direct-drive turntables in ...

The Technics SL-1200 turntable might be the most important piece of DJ equipment ever created. Hip-hop and modern dance music wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for this iconic device. Although the original ...

Technics, the legendary Japanese hi-fi maker, has unveiled a new audiophile-grade turntable. And it’s an absolute beauty. The upcoming Technics SL-1300G is the jewel in the crown of the company’s ...

Panasonic followed the relaunch of the Technics brand in 2014 with a high-end reworking of a DJ favorite in 2016. Now to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the SL-1200 turntable, Technics has launched ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Technics has long been synonymous with professional DJ ...

Technics has taken the lid off a brand new turntable at IFA 2025. The new Technics SL-40CBT combines the Japanese brand's proprietary direct drive turntable design with a fresh contemporary design and ...