Technics SL-1200s turntables discontinued

<img src="http://cdn.mos.techradar.com//classifications/images/technics_1200mk5k-200-200.jpg"/><p>Panasonic is set to discontinue production of its famous SL-1200 record-player after 38 years of manufacturing, due to a lack of demand and the difficulty of finding components to service the iconic deck.</p><p>The SL-1200 is currently available in its 'Mark 6' iteration. It was the choice of turntable for DJs, mainly because it was tough as old boots and could withstand a good battering as you moved around from club to club to beer-soaked back rooms in dodgy pubs. </p><p>Yet the digital music revolution has finally seen the Technics turntable off. </p><p>With the plug being pulled on the Technics range of turntables, mixers and headphones, the analogue music era is, it would seem, officially over. </p><p>"Panasonic decided to end production mainly due to a decline in demand for these analogue products, and also the growing difficulty of procuring key analogue components necessary to sustain production," a spokesman for Panasonic told The Tokyo Reporter.</p><p><strong>38 years of raving</strong></p><p>Panasonic has sold around 3.5 million Technics SL-1200 model turntables since the original launch in 1972.</p><p>The announcement comes just days after Sony revealed that it would no longer be manufacturing and selling its iconic cassette Walkman in Japan.</p><p>Japanese DJ Tatsuo Sunaga ("The Record Chief") told The Tokyo Reporter how he felt Panasonic's announcement was unfortunate:</p><p>"I've been using these products for around 20 years and rarely suffered a breakdown. </p><p>"This type of excellence is something not seen globally, and I think the fact that one doesn't need to purchase subsequent models as being the reason for forcing the move." </p><p>"I don't think analog users will lose interest," added the Japanese DJ and Technics-fan.</p><img border="0" height="1" src="http://rss.feedsportal.com/c/669/f/9809/s/f3d13ef/mf.gif" width="1"/><div class='mf-related'><p>

Technics SL-1200s turntables discontinued

Panasonic is set to discontinue production of its famous SL-1200 record-player after 38 years of manufacturing, due to a lack of demand and...

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