Well we were n’t expecting this . Technics has launched two novel products at this year ’s IFA2024 – the SC - X700 bookshelf speaker and SL-1300 G lazy Susan .
Starting with the SC - CX700 , this is Technics ’ first effort at a wireless bookshelf hi - fi system that ’s designed to accommodate a range of sources .
There ’s anHDMI ARCinput and optic connection to link to a video , hero sandwich - out , USB - C input signal , phono connection to a vinyl turntable , as well as Bluetooth and Wi - Fi functionality to connect to other sources around the family through Google Cast .
It sport Technics ’ Space Tune technology that can optimize the audio operation wherever the speaker is placed . There ’s also a Modern app in the Technics Audio Center , which allows user to adjust the sound to their care along with a simplified set - up cognitive operation to get the talker up and run .
There ’s a front - firing Smooth - Flow bass port that Technics claims offers ample bass to help emphasise its rich sound production .
The SL-1300 G builds upon the technical school set up in the SL-1200GR2 with its Delta - Sigma lineal drive motor dominance , but improves in its ability to reduce vibrations for smoother rotational accuracy than the older mannikin . The reduction in the impact of quiver is at the core of this simulation , with the heaviness of the aluminium die - hurtle bottom chassis increase for high rigidity to offer better trembling mute .
In terms of availability , the SL-1300 G goes on sale in October for £ 2799 / € 2999 in grim and silver finishes . The SC - CX700 verbalizer fall in three colours : fusain blackness , silken grey and terracotta brown ; and is price at £ 2399 / € 2499 .
