Final_Baton
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Yep, most likely one set of output goes through the pre and the other bypasses it. nice setup
Has sets of outputs, don't most just have one set with a switch to pass through the phono pre?
That might be a sign that one set of outputs bypasses the phono pre?
Yep, you got that rightPlay nice folks - its a world market these days for manufacturering audio, cars, cameras, and all manner of things.
No need to argue it here now. The market will soon decide where quality manufacturing is done.
Exactly, coolWhy would it matter? China has some of the most modern factories on the planet. Where was your cell phone made? Your computer? Everything built in China is built to a price point. You want Technics level quality, it will cost you more than Crosley level quality, but they will be happy to build either for you, as many as you want. The old adage "you get what you pay for" still applies. I seriously doubt Technics/Panasonic would sully their stellar, decades old, reputation to produce an inferior product. Has Audio Technica's reputation suffered since they started making cartridges in China. No, if anything, the opposite. There are multiple threads in this, and other forums, extolling the virtues and unreal bang for the buck value of the Chinese made Audio Technica cartridges.
No further need to speculate on the price of the Technics SL-1200 MK7.
https://www.westenddj.co.uk/technics-sl-1210-mk7
Technics SL-1200 MK7 price in the UK is £899.00 - $1143.23 USD. - $1518.01 CDN .
Base on today's exchange rate.
UK prices include 20% VAT. Subtract that and it equals $915 US.No further need to speculate on the price of the Technics SL-1200 MK7.
https://www.westenddj.co.uk/technics-sl-1210-mk7
Technics SL-1200 MK7 price in the UK is £899.00 - $1143.23 USD. - $1518.01 CDN .
Base on today's exchange rate.
What is the question to me,
When the sl1200 mk6 was discontinued in 2010 it cost 400 sterling pounds.
That is(was) $600USD.
Fast forward to 2019 and that $600 should now cost $700USD adjusted for inflation.
What is the rationale for the 70% price increase?
Is it a simple case of supply vs demand and the low point of demand coincided with 2010 and now the demand is that much greater?
Or are there variable costs related to manufacture and supply logistics that changed since 2010?
Pioneer sells the hanpin made so 1000 for $700 USD with much cheaper labor than Japan.
Seems like something is lost in the translation regarding 2010 dollars and 2019 dollars.
Another question while pondering the news of this new table;
What do the guys who recommend the u-turn orbits and project tables over used vintage tables think of this table?
If this table is a considerable upgrade to the u-turn and projects, do you feel the sl1500 is overpriced?
Another question while pondering the news of this new table;
What do the guys who recommend the u-turn orbits and project tables over used vintage tables think of this table?
If this table is a considerable upgrade to the u-turn and projects, do you feel the sl1500 is overpriced?
The 1500 seems to be weird mix of high and low end features, such as adjustable VTA but also having a built-in phono stage.