Technics

The name Technics was introduced as a brand name for premium loudspeakers marketed domestically by Matsushita in 1965. The name came to widespread fame with the international sales of direct-drive turntables. In 1969, they introduced the SP-10, the first direct-drive model for the professional market, and in 1971 the SL-1100 for the consumer market. The SL-1100 was used by the influential DJ Kool Herc for the first sound system he set up after emigrating from Jamaica to New York. This latter model was the predecessor to the SL-1200 which, as the upgraded SL-1200 MK2, became a widely used turntable by DJs. The SL-1200 MK2 was a robust machine and incorporated a pitch control (or vari-speed), and kept the speed constant and the speed variability low, thus making it a popular tool with DJs.

The 1200 continues to evolve with the M3D series, followed by the MK5 series in 2003.

Originally created by Panasonic to show off their high-end offerings, by the early 1980s Technics ended up offering an entire range of equipment from entry-level to high-end. Matsushita retired the Technics name almost completely in the early 2000s. Currently, it's used on the 1200 series turntables, and digital pianos, thus limiting their dealerships to music/pro audio stores.

	Name	Price
	Technics 1200 Tshirt Short Sleeve 100% Cotton Navy Blue T-shirt with 'Technics 1200' design Official DMC Neck Label 100% Ringspun Cotton 180 Gsm Heavyweight T-shirt Twin Needle Stitching through-out Machine Washable…	£18.99
	Technics 1210 Tshirt Short Sleeve 100% Cotton Black T-shirt with 'Technics 1210' design Official DMC Neck Label 100% Ringspun Cotton 180 Gsm Heavyweight T-shirt Twin Needle Stitching through-out Machine Washable…	£18.99
	Technics Beanie (Grey) Ideal for this cold weather and falling out of clubs in the morning, keep your head and ears warm in true DJ style As worn by DMC champions Battleship Grey Super warm construction Embroidered Technics logo…	£14.99
	Technics Beanie (Navy) Ideal for this cold weather and falling out of clubs in the morning, keep your head and ears warm in true DJ style As worn by DMC champions Navy Blue Super warm construction Embroidered Technics logo…	£14.99
	Technics Courier Bag (Black) Technics Courier Bag in Black, holds up to 40 records Fully lined & Padded laptop compartment, 2 full size zipped pockets, webbed shoulder strap & protective pad Official Technics Product Twin Needle Stitching through-out Machine Washable…	£24.99
	Technics Courier Bag (Blue) Technics Courier Bag in Royal Blue, holds up to 40 records Fully lined & Padded laptop compartment, 2 full size zipped pockets, webbed shoulder strap & protective pad Official Technics Product Twin Needle Stitching through-out Machine Washable…	£24.99
	Technics DMC Lanyard Official Technics / DMC Lanyard, keeps your keys safe in style. As worn by the DMC champions Limited Edition…	£2.99
	Technics DMC Turntable Keyring Official Technics / DMC Turntable keyring, own your own Technics 1210 for under a fiver! The coolest way for a DJ to carry their keys. Made out of rubber it's just like those really cool little erasers you used to get from whsmith as a kid. Snap yours up now!…	£4.99
	Technics Hip Bag (Camo) Technics bags are essential DJ accessories. The new hip design is a twist on the traditional courier bag design for the new generation DJ. Capable of holding upto 30 12" vinyl Official Technics Merchandise Camo coloured Technics Record Hip bag Holds 30 12" vinyl (approx) Zipper fastening Adju…	£29.99
	Technics Legend Tshirt Short Sleeve 100% Cotton Ash Grey T-shirt with 'Technics Legend written in Japanese text' design Official DMC Neck Label 100% Ringspun Cotton 180 Gsm Heavyweight T-shirt Twin Needle Stitching through-out Machine Washable…	£18.99
	Technics Limited Edition Record Box This rare Technics record box is sure to become a collectors item, with its superior black laminated finish, silver trim and logo and plastic coated sprung handle put it in a class of its own. Without doubt the nicest record box we've ever seen. Strictly limited edition so get yours, now! …	£129.99
	Technics Limited Tshirt Short Sleeve 100% Cotton Black T-shirt with 'Technics Limited' design Official DMC Neck Label 100% Ringspun Cotton 180 Gsm Heavyweight T-shirt Twin Needle Stitching through-out Machine Washable…	£18.99
	Technics Pitch Contol Tshirt Short Sleeve 100% Cotton Black T-shirt with 'Technics Pitch Control' design in Silver foil print Official DMC Neck Label 100% Ringspun Cotton 180 Gsm Heavyweight T-shirt Twin Needle Stitching through-out Machine Washable…	£18.99
	Technics Platter Tshirt Short Sleeve 100% Cotton Navy Blue T-shirt with 'Technics Platter' design Official DMC Neck Label 100% Ringspun Cotton 180 Gsm Heavyweight T-shirt Twin Needle Stitching through-out Machine Washable…	£18.99
	Technics Professional Tshirt Short Sleeve 100% Cotton Black T-shirt with 'Technics Professional' design Official DMC Neck Label 100% Ringspun Cotton 180 Gsm Heavyweight T-shirt Twin Needle Stitching through-out Machine Washable…	£18.99
	Technics Record Bag (Black) Official DMC / Technics Black Record bag with white embroidered 'Technics' logo on front flap Extremely durable materials have been used in the construction of this bag and DJ's consulted on just what they want and need from a bag. Holds approx 35 Records / Laptop / CD's etc Z…	£29.99
	Technics Record Bag (Camo) Official technics product This stylish padded army camouflage record bag gives excellent protection to your vinyl Holds 30 records Army camouflage green with white technics logo Shoulder strap Strong handle Dual clip fastening Rubber technics logo Free Technics Turntable Keyring!…	£24.99
	Technics Timeless Tshirt Short Sleeve 100% Cotton Black T-shirt with 'Technics Timeless' design Official DMC Neck Label 100% Ringspun Cotton 180 Gsm Heavyweight T-shirt Twin Needle Stitching through-out Machine Washable…	£18.99
	Technics Wallet Official Technics Wallet, Carry your cash in true DJ style Separate compartments for notes, cards, business cards & zip change compartment Black canvas with rubber welded Technics platter logo on front flap…	£7.99