Last year, Technics unveiled an expansion to their acclaimed Grand Class series with the SL-1300G, the first direct-drive turntable in the lineup since its debut in 2016. While the absence of iconic DJ-associated controls, like pitch adjustment and strobe, may draw attention for its sleek, revamped aesthetic, my month-long experience with the SL-1300G revealed there’s more to this model than meets the eye. I’m Michael Johnson with The Absolute Sound. Join me as I explore this new chapter in Japanese turntable design.



00:00 Technics 1300G

01:20 Overview

03:28 What's New?

08:17 Set Up

13:14 Sound Quality

19:54 Conclusion



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