Panasonic SL-G700 - Ultimate audio disc and media machine -

[mgbpuff]

I want one! Panasonic SL-G700

[IronPigsDigs]

How much is that going for? Looks nice!

[mgbpuff]

Price not released yet!

[LCSeminole]

According to the linked article below, cost will be in the 2500-3000 euro range. In USD, that exchange rate is $2886 - $3463.

www.whathifi.com/news/technics-reveals-sl-g700-sacd-player-and-network-streamer

[teaman]

I love my Panasonic Bluray players, been a Panasonic fan since their VCR. I think this is the new king

[LCSeminole]

Jan 9, 2019 15:18:53 GMT -5 teaman said:

I love my Panasonic Bluray players, been a Panasonic fan since their VCR. I think this is the new king

Now if they would just offer their OLED panels here in the US, I'd be happy.

[IronPigsDigs]

Jan 9, 2019 14:02:14 GMT -5 mgbpuff said:

Price not released yet!

Thanks

[Loop 7]

I'm confused.

The link sends me to a Technics product page and not Panasonic.

[mgbpuff]

Technics (テクニクス, Tekunikusu) is a Japanese brand name of the Panasonic Corporation for audio equipment. Since 1965 under the brand name, Panasonic has produced a variety of hi-fi products, such as turntables , amplifiers , receivers , tape decks , CD players and speakers for sale in various countries.
Headquarters: Kadoma, Osaka, Japan
Industry: Electronics
Founded: 1965; 53 years ago
Key people: Fumio Ohtsubo, president

[Loop 7]

Stereophile posted a few sentences about the player and posted an image from CES.

"Shown in the photo above is the Grand Class SL-G700 Network/SACD player (target price $3500) which processes MQA, and has portals for Tidal, Spotify, and Chromecast as well as balanced outputs."

[teaman]

It is kind of scary to think how high end Technics has gone with their re-launch of products a few years back. They used to be direct competitors for Pioneer, Kenwood, Yamaha, etc. Now they are more up against the NAD, Parasound crowd. I still own several Technics products even though not in use at the moment. They are renowned for huge bang for the buck and I expect the new lines of expanding product will provide very high quality gear. I have always loved their power amps with the lighted meters, a touch of class.

As to LC's previous post, when the Panasonic OLED come ashore that will probably be my first temptation to move into 4k. I am still absolutely thrilled with the picture quality of my 1080P Panasonic plasma sets.


Tim

[klinemj]

I didn't see that it's Roon Ready. For me, this is one thing that would not make it the "ultimate" audio media machine.

Mark

[adaboy]

Jan 9, 2019 19:11:09 GMT -5 teaman said:

It is kind of scary to think how high end Technics has gone with their re-launch of products a few years back. They used to be direct competitors for Pioneer, Kenwood, Yamaha, etc. Now they are more up against the NAD, Parasound crowd. I still own several Technics products even though not in use at the moment. They are renowned for huge bang for the buck and I expect the new lines of expanding product will provide very high quality gear. I have always loved their power amps with the lighted meters, a touch of class.

As to LC's previous post, when the Panasonic OLED come ashore that will probably be my first temptation to move into 4k. I am still absolutely thrilled with the picture quality of my 1080P Panasonic plasma sets.


Tim

Send me that tape deck when you get a chance 😁

[Loop 7]

Jan 10, 2019 12:53:42 GMT -5 klinemj said:

I didn't see that it's Roon Ready. For me, this is one thing that would not make it the "ultimate" audio media machine.

Being a Roon endpoint seems like a necessity at that price point.

[klinemj]

Jan 10, 2019 15:48:41 GMT -5 Loop 7 said:

Jan 10, 2019 12:53:42 GMT -5 klinemj said:

I didn't see that it's Roon Ready. For me, this is one thing that would not make it the "ultimate" audio media machine.

Being a Roon endpoint seems like a necessity at that price point.

I think it is. I would not have said that 7 months ago.

Mark