What happened to Technics electronics?
David Ramirez
Published Mar 22, 2026
What happened to Technics electronics?
Technics (テクニクス, Tekunikusu) is a Japanese brand name of the Panasonic Corporation for audio equipment. Panasonic discontinued the brand for most products in October 2010, but it was revived in 2015 with new high-end turntables. The brand is best known for the SL-1200 DJ turntable, an industry standard for decades.
Is technics a good make?
Technics made some great stuff (look up the SE-A5 amps), some good stuff (SA-1000 @ 330wpc was the highest power receiver out in its’ time), and some bottom end junk. Their turntables are arguably the best for the money, they were, and still are, great value.
Does Technics make good turntables?
Why are Technics 1200 Turntables better than other turntables? No other turntable has defined DJing like the Technics 1200. It’s design, performance, and durability are legendary.
What kind of audio products does Technics make?
Technics is the brand of hi-fi audio products such as amplifiers,network audio players, speaker systems and music system solutions.
What do you need to know about Technic support?
Support for the Technic Platform will strictly be pertaining to: Issues with any personal/Modpack pages not displaying (Whoops! error) Support for the Technic Forums will strictly be pertaining to: Support for Technic Solder will strictly Knowledge Base related. No tickets for Solder will be accepted.
When did Panasonic stop using the name Technics?
From 2002 onwards, receivers which once were known as Technics, were rebranded as Panasonic. Technics stopped manufacturing separates (cd players, cassette deck, tuners, amplifiers) in late 2001, but remained for a while in the home cinema market, with both dvd players and receivers and speakers until late 2002, when these were renamed Panasonic.
How to report issues with the Technic platform?
Issues with 3rd party packs not installing/playing can be handled on the Forums or with the report feature on the Technic Platform. Support for the Technic Platform will strictly be pertaining to: Support for the Technic Forums will strictly be pertaining to: Support for Technic Solder will strictly Knowledge Base related.