# Noise-Reducing Turntable Systems These Turntables Feature Industry-Leading Sound Filtering By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-01-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turntable-system References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/technics-reference-sp10r-sp1000r-turntables/52909/) & [technics](http://www.technics.com/us/about/press/releases/20180108-sl-1000r_sp-10r/) [Technics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl1000res-direct-drive), a division of Japanese brand [Panasonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-sl1200m7) which specializes in audio equipment, is unveiling a new range of turntable systems that aim to take advantage of direct drive turntable technology. The brand new SP-10R turntable system comes equipped with a twin rotor coreless direct-drive motor that reduces the incidence of speed irregularity to a miniscule 0.015 percent or less. The system features rugged bearings that work to reduce noise, ultimately achieving an industry-leading signal to noise ratio. Elsewhere, the SL-1000R comes with additional features in the form of a handcrafted tonearm setup. By taking advantage of the latest noise reduction and audio precision technologies, the new Technics turntable systems aim to bring together the old-world charm of vinyl turntables with futuristic audio engineering technologies for a comprehensive vinyl-listening experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Direct Drive Turntable Technology:** Developing direct drive turntable technology that reduces speed irregularity opens up opportunities for enhanced audio precision in the vinyl listening experience. - **Noise Reduction in Audio Equipment:** Incorporating noise reduction technologies in audio equipment can lead to industry-leading signal to noise ratios, offering improved sound quality for consumers. - **Futuristic Vinyl Listening Experience:** Combining old-world charm with futuristic audio engineering technologies, these turntable systems provide a comprehensive and immersive vinyl listening experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** Audio equipment manufacturers can explore the integration of direct drive turntable technology and noise reduction features to improve their product offerings. - **Music Production and Recording:** Music producers and recording studios can benefit from the enhanced precision and sound quality provided by these noise-reducing turntable systems for vinyl recording and production. - **Home Entertainment Systems:** The incorporation of advanced noise reduction and audio precision technologies in turntable systems opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for home entertainment system providers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heavy-Duty Premium Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl1000res-direct-drive.md) - [Clean Modern Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl40cbt.md) - [Premium Direct-Drive Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-directdrive-turntable.md) - [Budget-Friendly Turntable Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technics-sl40cbt.md) - [Hefty Direct-Drive Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/directdrive-turntables.md) - [High-Fidelity Turntable Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlp7x.md) - [High-Fidelity Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reference-10-turntable.md) - [Minimal Frosted Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tt15s1.md) - [Noise Reduction Turntable Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-vinyl-nrs-box-s3.md)