The industry standard deck that has been the foundation of three decades of DJing and turntablism, could be discontinued next year if internet rumours are to be believed.
The iconic Technics 1200 and 1210 ranges have been a staple in nightclubs since their birth in the 1970s. But with the rise of CD turntables, software mixing solutions and packages like Ableton Live, a whole generation of DJs is growing up without ever touching a deck.
Now many sites are reporting an end of production in March next year, although Cnet.com has stated the press release that forms the basis of these articles is a fake.
We'll keep watching the story, but if it's true, it would genuinely be the end of an important era.
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