For all those DJ’s still spinning with decks, we have some sad, yet speculative news to share. We’ve been advised that Panasonic will be halting production of their infamous Technics 1200s and Technics 1210s for good.
We've personally spoken to Panasonic Germany and they've told us that they haven't received any press release to confirm the news, but did mention that the discontinuation might just be applicable to the Australian market.
Nonetheless, if this is true it will be a sad day for the dance community. DJ’s across the world have used the Technics brand since 1972, with more than 3 million units being sold across the world. The 1200 series is commonly considered as one of the most durable and reliable turntables ever put on the market.
The turntable is so instrumental in popular culture that it's even featured in the Science Museum of London as one of the key pieces of technology that have shaped music history.
Panasonic intend to cease production of the Technics 1200s and 1210s in February 2010.
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