{"product_id":"technics-sp-10-mkiii-precision-lp-instrument","title":"Technics SP-10 MKIII, Precision LP Instrument","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLast call:\u003c\/strong\u003e the late 80's\/early 90's were considered the last call for high-end LP turntables from a general manufacturer. By the time the\u003cstrong\u003e SP-10MK3 \u003c\/strong\u003ewas withdrawn, Yamaha, Sony, Kenwood or Pioneer all had since long abandoned that segment of the still financially valid high-fidelity market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's different from the SP-10MKII bestseller is... well, everything! The drive itself sees its weight doubled from 9,5kg to 18kg. More precisely, the platter of the MK3 weighs as much as the entire MK2 drive; it's a serious platter. The SP-10MK3 is mechanically based on Technics' SP-02M cutting lathe so this explains all that. Starting torque of this new ultra-low speed brushless DC motor allows a 16kg\/cm spec - twice as much as that of the 1975 SP-10MK2 and... sixteen times as much as the original 1969 SP-10 !\u003cbr\u003eThis means a full speed ahead in 30° of a full rotation or 0,25s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inertia moment of the 10kg platter is of 1,1 ton\/cm2... The platter has a 1,5cm copper alloy core (inner platter), supported by a diecast aluminium outer platter.\u003cbr\u003e1,1 ton\/cm2 is, btw, the equivalent of 1000 tonearms all tracking at 2g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power supply houses a very beefy and resin cast transformer (inside) and the speed and start\/stop controls plus the ± 9,9% pitch control in 0.1% steps (outside).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended tonearm and base were the EPA-100MK2 and SH-10B5 (but the original EPA-100 can work just as well !). This guy does not come with an arm but the arm-boards, and this Technics comes with (2), are both fitted for a 10\" arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SP-10MK3 sold somewhat well but not nearly as much as the previous SP-10MKII version. CD format was poking through and most high-enders were by then being drawn to Oracle, Linn LP-12 or ultra Thorens vinyl spinners - in other words, not Made in Japan anymore. Even Micro Seiki couldn't make much of its SZ-1 masterpiece - the vinyl LP era as mass-market medium was about to end and, as often, standards get buried just when they finally come to full maturity...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit had been sent to analog2fidelity in CA for a total re-cap \u0026amp; full on restoration 4yrs ago. The unit plays 100% on time and is wildly accurate. The incremental speed adjustment is a precision as you'll find on any turntable no matter the manufacturer. Custom plinth and lucite cover come with as well as a HQ Transparent RCA\/XLR phono cable. All platter removal hardware along with a 100V\/12V transformer. Not sure there's a better performing SP-10MKIII package available anywhere. Just and amazing analog performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnics SP-10 MKIII with fully updated Direct Drive capsule, (2) matts, platter hardware, (2) 10\" arm-boards,  Transparent RCA\/XLR Phono Cable and Yamaha platter weight: $9,499\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* This is a Pilot Freight shipping situation so check in with us to chat about delivery options \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holt Hill Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43533205078083,"sku":null,"price":9499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2197\/6387\/files\/PhotoJul152026_124757PM.jpg?v=1784137785","url":"https:\/\/holthill.com\/products\/technics-sp-10-mkiii-precision-lp-instrument","provider":"Holt Hill Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}