Technics Touch 7 (1985)

The Technics Touch 7 represents a fascinating moment in vintage hi-fi, when manufacturers were trying to combine traditional stereo components with the emerging world of CD, electronic controls and home surround sound. With its touch-operated graphic equalizer, spectrum analyzer, dual-reverse cassette deck and optional CD player, the SA-X77 was designed as a complete entertainment system rather than simply another stereo amplifier.

Main Specifications

System configuration: SU-X77 amplifier + ST-X77T tuner + RS-X77WR double cassette deck

(Separate box components that link together via propreitary cable)

Surround sound: AV surround processing with dedicated Music and Movie positions

Equalizer section: Touch-operated 7-element electronic graphic equalizer

Spectrum analyzer: Real-time visual display of sound level across the frequency spectrum

Equalizer memories: Four user-programmable memories plus preset curves for rock, jazz and vocal music

Equalizer Plus: Allows two stored equalizer curves to be combined

Equalizer Reverse: Inverts a stored equalizer curve

CD player: Optional SL-PJ11 Compact Disc Player

CD pickup: FF-1 laser pickup

CD programming: Random programming of up to 15 tracks

Cassette deck: Double-speed, double-reverse configuration

Cassette functions: Recording, playback, re-playback and relay playback

Tape editing: Double-speed tape-to-tape editing

Broadcast reception: FM/AM plus stereo and bilingual VHF TV audio

Tuning system: Quartz synthesizer tuning for TV, FM and AM

Recording: Equalized recording directly from the graphic equalizer

Timer functions: Timer recording and timer playback

Speakers: SB-X77, using large 20 cm flat two-way drivers

Speaker shielding: Magnetically shielded for placement near a television

Turntable option: SL-J22 fully automatic turntable

Surround speakers: SB-S30 full-range surround speakers

Headphones: EAH-T15 stereo headphones

Microphone: RP-VK30 dynamic vocal microphone

Original sale price in Japan (including CD player) 269.600 Yen

The most distinctive feature is the touch-operated equalizer. Rather than relying on conventional rotary controls or sliders, the SA-X77 allowed the listener to interact directly with the graphic equalizer panel. A light touch could effectively create an equalization curve, making the system feel considerably more advanced than a conventional integrated stereo receiver. The seven-band electronic graphic equalizer was paired with a spectrum analyzer, giving the listener a visual representation of the music's frequency balance. For a vintage enthusiast, this is one of the features that gives the SA-X77 its personality. Equalizer Plus and Equalizer Reverse. The equalizer section went considerably further than simple tone adjustment. Four memory positions allowed users to store their own curves, while factory-programmed settings were provided for music such as rock, jazz and vocals. The unusual Equalizer Plus function could combine two memorized curves, while Equalizer Reverse inverted an existing curve. These features were useful not only for listening but also for adapting recordings to a particular room, correcting the acoustic character of a listening space, or preparing tapes specifically for headphone listening. AV Surround Sound with Music and Movie Modes. The SA-X77 was also aimed at the emerging home-surround market. Its AV surround function offered dedicated Music and Movie positions, allowing the effect to be tailored to the source material. Music programming could be given a more spacious concert-like presentation, while Movie mode was intended for Dolby Stereo-compatible film material and dramatic sound effects. The surround effect could also be adjusted manually, making the system considerably more flexible than a simple fixed surround circuit. The matching SL-PJ11 Compact Disc Player incorporated the FF-1 laser pickup and offered programmable playback of up to 15 tracks. The ability to select tracks and play them in a programmed or random sequence added an entirely new dimension to a system that was otherwise heavily rooted in the cassette era. This combination of analog cassette technology and early digital playback is particularly interesting from a historical perspective. The cassette section was designed for convenience rather than purist simplicity. Its double-reverse mechanism allowed recording and playback in both directions, while relay playback could automatically continue from one tape to another. A double-speed editing function was also provided, allowing tape-to-tape copying in approximately half the normal time. For the original owner, this made the SA-X77 a versatile music-production and listening system rather than merely a playback deck. In addition to conventional FM and AM reception, the system could receive VHF television audio, including stereo and bilingual broadcasts. Tuning was handled by a quartz synthesizer system, giving the receiver the precise electronic tuning that was becoming increasingly common in higher-end Japanese equipment. It is an excellent example of how manufacturers were turning the stereo system into a general-purpose home entertainment center. Speaker System: SB-X77. The matching SB-X77 speakers were anything but tiny. They used large 20 cm flat two-way drivers and incorporated magnetic shielding, allowing them to be positioned relatively close to a television without causing the color distortion associated with unshielded loudspeakers. The matching surround system could be expanded with a pair of SB-S30 full-range speakers. This made it possible to build a complete surround setup around the main stereo system rather than treating surround as an entirely separate component category.

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Technics EXE V10X (1985)

This is a high-quality component system featuring 150W + 150W output and a new Class A amplifier with a distortion rate of 0.002%. The amplifier is a high-output 150W + 150W computer-driven new Class A. It employs a newly developed constant-gain pre-driver to achieve a low distortion rate of 0.002%. It also features a multi-input design with 8 audio inputs and 4 video inputs. Various AV & CD-era components such as Hi-Fi video players, VHD players, and CD players can be connected simultaneously. The turntable: In addition to its unique integrated D.D. system, the player incorporates quartz technology for superior rotational stability, achieving near-ultimate rotational precision. Furthermore, it features a large, heavy-duty turntable for even more stable rotational performance. (Cartridge is pre-installed.) The tuner comes standard with a programable timer.

List of components - EXE V10X

Quartz D.D. Player SL-M2 - Price: ¥74,800

MM Stereo Cartridge EPC-P215CM - Price: ¥32,000

Quartz Synthesizer FM/AM Tuner ST-G6T - Price: ¥49,800

Integrated Amplifier SU-V10X - Price: ¥128,000

Stereo cassette deck RS-B85 - Price: ¥89,800

Honeycomb disc speaker system SB-M3 - Price ¥108,000 x 2

Compact Disc Player SL-P3 - Price ¥129,800

Total price including compact disc player - ¥720,200

The deck features a new phase correction circuit and linear feedback circuit, prioritizing sound quality. Furthermore, it is equipped with dbx NR and Dolby B-C NR for Hi-Fi recording and playback, making it compatible with a wide range of sources. The speaker features a large-diameter 33cm honeycomb planar 3-way design that delivers powerful bass and a wide dynamic range. It boasts a high power handling capacity of 200W and a sound pressure level of 90dB/W, resulting in a highly efficient design. The CD player comes standard with a remote control with a 10-key keypad. It also features an auto-cue function for instant track selection and a 15-track random program selection.

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Technics SL-P1000 (1987) | The Class AA CD Player for Serious Hi-Fi

The Technics SL-P1000 was designed for listeners who wanted more than simply convenient digital playback. Introduced in 1987, this Japanese-made CD player combined Technics’ Class AA circuit technology, dual D/A conversion, sophisticated power-supply design, and extensive vibration control in a substantial 9.1 kg chassis.

Technics SL-P1000 Specifications

Manufacturer: Technics

Model: SL-P1000

Type: CD player

Production: 1987–1989

Made in Japan

Dimensions: 430 × 128 × 382 mm (W × H × D)

Weight: 9.1 kg

Original sale price in Germany: 2,500 DM

D/A conversion: Dual converter system with dedicated L/R converters

Digital outputs: Coaxial and optical

Digital filter: 96th-order high-resolution digital filter

Search: Two-speed search dial with three-frame precision

Remote control: Wireless 10-key remote with digital attenuator

Programming: 20-title program memory

Editing: Preset CD-to-tape editing function

Special functions: Programmable music scan

Drive system: Compact brushless direct-drive spindle

Pickup: Single-beam optical system with phase-difference tracking servo

Traverse mechanism: Linear-motor drive

Class AA is the heart of the SL-P1000. The design was inherited from the SL-P1200 and further developed for this model, with Class AA circuitry applied independently to the left and right channels in three important sections: the sample-and-hold circuit, buffer amplifier, and headphone amplifier. That makes a total of six Class AA circuit locations. The sample-and-hold stage receives particular attention. The voltage-controlled amplifier responsible for waveform transmission and the current-drive amplifier responsible for driving the holding capacitor and low-pass filter operate independently. The voltage amplifier therefore works under essentially unloaded conditions, helping improve the accuracy of the waveform produced during D/A conversion. Dual D/A Conversion. Dedicated converters for each channel are used for the left and right channels rather than sharing a single converter. This arrangement reduces L/R phase differences, while the current-mode operation of the converter output allows fast D/A conversion and helps improve high-frequency distortion and resolution. Super-Clean Digital Filtering. Digital filtering is another major part of the SL-P1000's architecture. Technics used a 96th-order digital filter together with an analog low-pass filter. The high calculation accuracy of this combination was intended to remove unwanted noise components generated during D/A conversion while preserving the musical signal. A Power Supply Designed for the Audio Circuit. Technics separated the digital and analog power supplies using two dedicated power transformers. The idea was straightforward: digital and servo circuits generate noise, so keeping their power supply separate from the audio circuitry reduces the possibility of that interference reaching the music signal. The audio transformer itself has separate secondary windings for the left channel, right channel, and headphone amplifier. A fast-recovery diode and high-capacity audio electrolytic capacitors are used in the rectification stage to reduce rectification noise and maintain a stable supply under demanding conditions. Active Servo Power Supply. The audio section receives its own low-noise Active Servo power supply. Technics combined a dedicated constant-voltage IC with a wide-band IC in a feedback circuit. According to the manufacturer, this arrangement reduced power-supply noise by more than 20 dB and provided exceptionally good voltage regulation. The intention was particularly important for low-frequency reproduction, where the SL-P1000 was designed to deliver a fast and powerful response. Vibration Control: Built Like a Precision Instrument. The SL-P1000 takes mechanical stability very seriously. Its three-layer weighted base combines the metal chassis with special damping rubber and Technics' TNRC (Technics Non-Resonance Compound). The different materials are designed to convert vibration energy into thermal energy, reducing unwanted resonance. Additional damping material is used on the cabinet top plate, while the optical deck is mounted using a floating structure. Floating Optical Deck. The optical mechanism is isolated from external vibration by a floating mounting arrangement combined with four large insulators. The design addresses vibration arriving through the installation surface as well as sound pressure and vibration transmitted from loudspeakers. Even the two internal power transformers are rubber-mounted to prevent their mechanical vibration from being transferred into the chassis. Precision Disc Reading and Fast Track Access. The optical pickup uses a single-beam system designed for high laser efficiency and an improved signal-to-noise ratio. The pickup assembly uses an aluminum die-cast base and a glass lens designed to remain stable against changes in temperature and humidity. A phase-difference tracking servo system further improves disc tracking and playability. The traverse mechanism is particularly sophisticated for its era. A linear motor moves the pickup, eliminating conventional gear-and-belt reduction mechanisms. Technics' microcomputer-controlled servo system could move the pickup between songs in approximately 0.9 seconds, while also improving quietness and durability. The Two-Speed Search Dial. One of the SL-P1000's most distinctive controls is its two-speed search dial. Turning the dial with the fingertips allows the listener to move precisely through the disc in either direction. Two search speeds are available: approximately one second per revolution in slow mode or approximately 30 seconds per revolution in fast mode. The finest access is possible in units of three frames, or 1/25 of a second, making the control unusually precise for locating a specific point in a recording. Digital Outputs and Remote Control. The SL-P1000 was designed to integrate with other digital equipment. It provides both coaxial and optical digital outputs, allowing the digital audio signal to be sent directly to an external D/A converter. The supplied wireless remote control provides a 10-key numeric keypad and access to the main playback functions, including search, repeat and time display.

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Technics RS-AZ7 (1996) | Amorphous-Z

 

The Technics RS-AZ7 is one of the most innovative cassette decks ever produced, distinguished by its groundbreaking Amorphous-Z playback head. Developed from Digital Compact Cassette (DCC) technology, this world-first analog thin-film MR (magnetoresistive) head replaced the conventional coil design with an advanced magnetic sensing element, delivering exceptional signal-to-noise ratio, ultra-wide frequency response, outstanding channel separation, and remarkably low distortion. Its precision-engineered 0.5 μm head gap and thin-film construction significantly improve high-frequency detail while eliminating many of the low-frequency limitations and contour effects associated with traditional playback heads. The compact detection structure also minimizes crosstalk, reduces monitoring interference, and improves compatibility with pre-recorded tapes, resulting in exceptionally accurate and natural sound reproduction. To maximize playback quality, the RS-AZ7 includes a Play Direct mode that routes the playback head output directly to the amplifier, providing an even cleaner signal path when Dolby noise reduction is disabled. Recording performance is equally impressive thanks to a permalloy recording head, a double-gap ferrite erase head, and Technics' advanced Linear Magnet Field Class AA recording amplifier, which combines voltage and current amplification for greater magnetic field accuracy and faithful signal transfer. A high 210 kHz bias frequency, Virtual Battery Operation Circuit, and Dolby HX Pro further enhance recording precision by reducing noise and extending high-frequency performance. The deck also features Automatic Tape Calibration (ATC), which analyzes tape characteristics at 400 Hz, 3 kHz, 10 kHz, and 15 kHz before automatically optimizing bias, recording sensitivity, equalization, and level settings for each cassette. Additional features include Dolby B and Dolby C noise reduction, ultra-fast 70x FF/REW capable of winding a C-60 cassette in approximately 35 seconds, power-assisted cassette loading, MPX filter, memory stop, wireless remote control, and the vibration-resistant THCB (Technics Hybrid Construction Base) chassis with a high-density hybrid front panel. Combining pioneering head technology with sophisticated electronics and premium mechanical construction, the Technics RS-AZ7 remains one of the most technically advanced and highly regarded cassette decks, delivering audiophile-grade playback and recording performance that continues to impress enthusiasts and collectors alike. Specifications: Heads:  Recording head (Permalloy) x1, Playback head (AZ Thin-Film) x1, Double-gap ferrite erase head x1 | Motors: DC capstan motor (belt drive), DC motor reel | Wow and Flutter 0.07% (WRMS) | Frequency response: 20-17.000Hz Type I, 20-18.000Hz Type II, 20-23.000Hz Type IV | Dimensions (W/H/D) 430x125x290mm | Weight 4,2kg | Original sale price: ¥59,800 Japan, 700 DM Germany 

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Technics Cassette Deck RS-G700 | Not AI

 

Today's most important news, This is Not a Drill... and Not AI. The specifications so far are: Amorphous 3-head system / Digital servo quartz direct drive / Dual capstan-closed loop system / Horizontal power loading / Virtual battery operation system / Hi-res phase compensation circuitry / Play direct function / Dual range peak hold OLED meters / Digital noise reduction system / DTC - Digital tape calibration system / 24bit Hires digital analog converter / Digital optical output.

(Originally created by Marek Gwozdz - Technics Fan from Poland)

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Technics RS-B900 (1991) | G-Series

 

The Technics RS-B900 is a stereo cassette deck with a closed-loop dual capstan system and three heads. The mechanism employs a closed-loop dual capstan system, with a high-torque Quartz controlled DD motor providing excellent rotational precision and stable running performance. The recording amplifier employs Technics' proprietary discrete linear magnetfield Class AA, consisting of a voltage-controlled amplifier and a current-supply amplifier, significantly improving the magnetic field waveform response. The playback system is equipped with a phase correction circuit to ensure a more faithful waveform response. A CD direct line input terminal is also provided to record CDs without compromising their dynamic range. The mounting frame supporting the transport system effectively combines two different materials, die-cast zinc and die-cast aluminum, for superior vibration resistance. In addition, power-assisted cassette loading securely holds the highly rigid, glass-fiber-reinforced cassette holder in place, while cassette half stabilizers suppress vibration of the half itself caused by tape movement. The internal structure features a T.N.R.C. base with excellent vibration damping properties and an anti-vibration top panel, reducing external and internal vibrations. A separate block structure prevents mutual interference. This structure separates the power supplies for the mechanism control system and the audio system, and further divides the audio system into five blocks: playback equalizer, playback noise reduction, recording noise reduction, recording equalizer, and headphones, preventing signal interference from adversely affecting sound quality. Beat noise is reduced by incorporating a BS bias that drives the bias at a high oscillation frequency of over 200 kHz. The RS-B900 also features APRS (Advanced Precise Rec Level System) functionality. When a signal is input while in record pause mode and the APRS button is turned on, the maximum input signal value is held and displayed on the meter. Adjusting the Rec-Level to match this displayed maximum value will cause the hold indicator on the meter to move accordingly, allowing you to set the appropriate recording level. The level meter features a switchable range, allowing you to change the level display in 1dB steps. A built-in recording calibration oscillator allows you to adjust the recording level and bias for each left and right channel. In addition to Dolby B/C, the noise reduction system also includes dbx, which provides excellent noise reduction. The recording/playback combination head uses an amorphous head with PC-OCC windings. Dolby HX-PRO is included for improved high-frequency recording characteristics. A linear electronic counter is included, allowing memory stop and memory repeat functions. An MPX filter is included. An auto tape/source monitor is included. A wireless remote control is included. While this model is based on the RS-B965 it was actually only made to order for Japanese market customers. Specifications: 3-Head System, Amorphous heads | Quartz Direct Drive Dual Capstan in a 2+1 motor mechanism | Wow & Flutter 0,03% WRMS | Dimensions (W/H/D) 483x141x290 mm | Weight 7,5kg | Original sale price in Japan ¥100,000

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Technics Digital Reference System (1992)

 

This is the so called Digital Reference Series from the 1992 Technics line-up. These are the:

ST-G90 Quartz Synthesizer AM/FM Stereo tuner

RS-B965 3-Head Quartz Direct Drive cassette deck

SV-DA10 DAT recorder with MASH converter

SL-PA10 CD transport with optical output

SU-MA10 Stereo amplifier with built-in D/A converter

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Technics SB-AFP100 (1988)

 

The Technics SB-AFP100 from 1988 is a high-end flat panel loudspeaker positioned in the upper middle class of Technics’ AFP series. It features an advanced twin-cabinet design developed through extensive computer simulation and over 80 prototype tests, allowing deep and powerful low-frequency reproduction from an ultra-slim enclosure. Its innovative sealed-and-open cabinet structure lowers resonance frequency while maintaining high sound pressure and phase coherence. Large AFP flat diaphragms radiate low frequencies as planar wavefronts, minimizing room reflections and distance-related attenuation. The system uses four large flat woofers and multiple midrange and tweeter units with multi-layer diaphragms made from foamed mica and chitin, a natural polymer known for high rigidity and excellent internal damping. Advanced 4-point drive technology with multiple voice coils suppresses resonance and delivers wide-band performance. High frequencies are reproduced by diamond-coated flat tweeters using CVD technology. Ultra-pure LC-OFC internal wiring, fully separated crossover circuits, an extremely thin computer-optimized cabinet, mirror-black finish, and heavy gold-plated terminals complete this technically ambitious and visually striking Technics loudspeaker. Specifications: 4-Way / 10-Speaker / Sealed and Open Combined System / Floor Type | Units Used: Low Band : 30cmx80cm Flat Typex4, Medium and low band : 13cmx32cm flat x2, For Middle and High Area : 8 cm Flat Type x2 | For High Frequency : 2.7 cm Flat Type x2 | Playback frequency band 35 Hz to 40 kHz -10dB | Crossover frequency 180 Hz, 500 Hz, 3 khz | Output sound pressure level 92dB/W/m | Allowable input 700W(MUSIC) 300W(DIN) | External dimensions Width 1,120x Height 2,250x Depth 940 mm (With Stand Legs) | Weight 170 kg (With Stand Legs) | Original sale price in Germany 45.000 DM

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Technics D5000 (1988) | Intelligent Compo

 

The future of audio as seen by Technics in 1988 was an advanced Hi-Fi system equipped with a digital amplifier, Satellite broadcasting, DAT, and CDV. High-quality digital sources were appearing one after another. It was against this backdrop that the D5000 Digital Component System was born. Its cutting-edge capabilities go beyond simply being equipped with a digital amplifier. Its digital optical link transmits CD digital signals purely via optical fiber, and it supports three digital formats, allowing digital connections for CD, BS tuners, and DAT. It also features video input/output terminals that are compatible with the latest AV trends, and a new edit guide. Digital optical links transmit digital signals using light, in order to deliver sound to the listener's ears as faithfully as possible, the D5000 sound. This system uses a digital optical link. The CD's digital signal is transmitted directly to the amplifier via optical fiber. The amplifier's D/A converter converts it into a music signal. This eliminates the influence of noise during transmission and it can be expanded to satellite broadcasting and DAT. This "digital amplifier" was the first mini component system to support three digital sources, allowing you to input digital signals from not only CDs but also BS tuners and DATs as they are. Since the number of analog signal transmission paths is reduced, the high fidelity sound of new digital sources can be fully enjoyed. The D5000 is equipped with three video input terminals that can accommodate such cutting-edge AV equipment. With the D5000 as your key station, a new AV world will open up. Ease of use has been further improved with the new edit guide. Simply press a button to automatically edit tracks from a CD onto a tape without any cutoffs. The D5000 even comes equipped with WARP, LINK, and ATLS functions for advanced editing on the dual A/B side display. Your component will support you in creating your tape. You can freely create your own sound quality. Comes standard with a 7-band graphic equalizer and spectrum analyzer. The standard graphic equalizer is a 7-band graphic equalizer and spectrum analyzer with independent L/R channels that allows for precise sound quality adjustment in ±2dB steps. Its comprehensive design, including a dual display, is also attractive. The loudspeakers dynamically reproduce digital audio with 65W+65W power featuring a large 23cm woofer in a 3-way design. The record/playback & playback reverse deck has quick reverse, instantly flipping from side A to side B and is equipped with Dolby B. TV (VHF/UHF) FM/AM tuner: The 12 preset stations allow you to call up your desired station with one touch. Tuning is performed using a highly accurate quartz synthesizer. It also comes equipped with a weekly timer. Enjoy CDs in even greater quality. A high-quality CD player. Equipped with a digital optical output. High-precision signal transmission capability ensures that the high-quality sound of the CD is transmitted to the amplifier without impairing it. 10 keys for direct song selection, 20 songs for random programming. Experience the feeling of being there, AV Surround: Three-dimensional sound creates a dramatic effect on AV sources. Well-balanced sound even at low volumes it has a Super dynamic sound that can be controlled with a 30-key audio remote control for remote audio control. Record player (SL-J80R, sold separately). It was available in black with Technics or Panasonic branding. Standard price with turntable was: 181,800 yen

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Technics SE-A5000 (1991) | G series

 

The Technics SE-A5000 is a high-end, vintage stereo power amplifier introduced in 1991 and manufactured until 1994, known for its significant weight, robust build quality, and "New Class A" amplification technology. It is basically a gold coloured face-lift of the "tried and tested" SE-A100.           Features & Build:

- ClassAA Amplification: The amplifier incorporates Technics' proprietary ClassAA circuit, which uses separate voltage control and current drive amplifiers to eliminate switching distortion, providing some of the benefits of Class A sound without the inefficiency and overheating issues.

- VC-4 Indicator: The unit is equipped with a VC-4 indicator to visually confirm the operation of the voltage control and current drive amplifiers.

- Power Meters: It features large power meters that can directly read power from 0.0001W up to 300W.

- Robust Construction: The amplifier is built with a highly rigid chassis, a 10 mm thick bronze glass front panel, and extensive insulation to suppress mechanical vibrations and magnetic radiation.

- High-Quality Wiring: Oxygen-free copper (OFC) bus bars and LC-OFC/OCC cords are used for internal wiring to enhance low-frequency resolution.

- Electronic Speaker Selector: It includes an electronic speaker selector with gold-clad contacts for high reliability and a memory function that retains settings after the power is turned off.

For maximum performance the A5000 was partnered by the dedicated C5000 control amplifier. The Technics SE-A5000 was primarily a custom-order item in Japan during its initial release (1991-1994) and today is considered a rare vintage item.  

Technical Specifications:

Power Output: 170 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.007% THD)

Power Output (4Ω) 240 watts per channel into 4Ω

Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz

Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.007%

Damping Factor: 120

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 120dB

Dimensions (WxHxD): 484 x 208 x 476 mm

Weight: 34 kg

Original sale price in Japan: 300'000 Yen

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Technics RS-DC10 (1992) | Digital & Analog

 

DCC means Digital Compact Cassette. It was a new digital audio format from Philips. It captures the fidelity of digital audio sound on a digital compact cassette tape. Yet, amazingly, it also can play all your old favorite analog cassettes. Pop a cassette into the Technics DCC deck and it automatically figures out whether the cassette is DCC or analog. In addition to spectacular digital sound, pre-recorded DCC tapes have a separate track for data such as album title, song and artist identification. The Technics DCC deck displays this information so you can easily scan or skip through the tape. The deck also features auto-reverse and quick track access. Actually the Technics RS-DC10 presented here is nothing but a re-badged version of the original PHILIPS DCC 900. Strangely enough it seems that the more luxurious version of this Technics model was branded as Panasonic which had wood side panels as well. Original sale price in Germany: 1.699 DM.

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