£2,899.99

SL-G700M2

A new generation of multi-digital audio player that supports a wide range of music sources and delivers highest sonic fidelity.

GRAND CLASS AUDIO PLAYER

A new generation of multi-digital audio player that supports a wide range of music sources and delivers highest sonic fidelity.

FEATURES

High Precision Coherent D/A Converter

The SL-G700M2 is equipped with the High Precision Coherent D/A Converter, which is the result of the accumulation of these technologies, converts digital values to analogue signals with the utmost precision and outputs them to an amplifier. It is composed of (1) coherent processing, (2) high-performance D/A converter in dual monaural configuration, and (3) a proprietary discrete amplifier circuit.
The dual ESS ES9026PRO is newly adopted for the DAC chip. The symmetrical placement of one L/R unit on each side and their independent transmission structures reduce mutual interference and faithfully reproduce the sound image and musical space contained in the sound source.
The filter circuit after the D/A conversion uses an amplifier circuit with a unique discrete configuration instead of an operational amplifier IC. This realises even higher responsiveness and S/N and reproduces even the most subtle sounds.

Coherent Processing Technology

Technics' new proprietary coherent processing technology improves the reproducibility of impulse signals by minimising amplitude and phase deviations that occur throughout the D/A conversion process for signals up to 192 kHz PCM using proprietary digital signal processing*. With this processing, purity of the sound is increased, and the sound image is clearer.
*DSD signals such as Super Audio CD are input directly to the DAC without performing this processing.

Multi-Stage Silent Power Supply

Digital audio players that handle small signals require thorough noise suppression because even the slightest noise can significantly affect sound quality. The Multi-Stage Silent Power Supply provides thorough noise suppression in three stages: (1) High-speed switching power supply, (2) low-noise regulator, and (3) current injection active noise cancelling.
The SL-G700M2 uses a high-speed switching power supply of approximately 300 kHz, which is also used for the analogue circuits of the SU-R1000 reference-class integrated amplifier. By increasing the switching frequency, the interference of noise on the music playback bandwidth is reduced and a highly responsive power supply is achieved.
The low-noise regulator also provides low noise at high level and stable power supply are realised with the fine tuning of circuit patterns.

Current Injection Active Noise Canceling

This newly developed technology, current injection active noise canceling removes unwanted noise components by applying an inverse phase current to the detected noise. More effective current noise rejection can be achieved by using the push/pull method in combination with conventional noise rejection by drawing current.

Super Audio CD and MQA,
Also USB-B Input is Newly Supported

The SL-G700M2 supports playback of Super Audio CD, which is a high-quality audio disc format. For further sound quality enhancement, a "Pure Disc Playback" mode, dedicated for Super Audio CD/CD playback. This model also supports MQA and is capable of full decoding playback of MQA files and MQA-CDs. Various other high-resolution formats are also supported, including WAV/AIFF, FLAC/ALAC, and DSD file playback.
In addition, the SL-G700M2 is equipped with a new USB-B port that allows constant connection to a network audio server or PC for playback of high-resolution sound sources from the connected device.

Supports a Wide Variety of Music Sources and High Connectivity

The SL-G700M2 supports Chromecast built-in™, which enables a wide range of music streaming services from Google Chromecast-enabled apps, as well as AirPlay 2. Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® wireless connections are also supported.*
*A Google Voice-activated Speaker must be included in the same network.
Compatible music streaming services will be supported sequentially through firmware updates.
Network content services are operated by their respective service providers, and service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Some content may not be available in the country in which you reside.
Registration/subscription may be required. Fees may apply.

Housing and Chassis that Support High Sound Quality and High-quality Design

The SL-G700M2 is divided into four sections inside the chassis, with the power supply, digital interface, analogue circuitry, and disk drive sections, each being independent of the other. This suppresses mutual interference between circuits and reduces sound quality degradation. The disc drive adopts a three-layer chassis configuration. Powerful vibration-damping and quiet construction, including a disc tray made of die-cast aluminium, ensures high-precision disc playback.
The exterior features a hairline-finished 7 mm-thick aluminium front panel and 3 mm-thick aluminium side panels, as well as an engraved Technics logo for a high-grade design and finish.

Specifications

COVERS MOST OF THE DIGITAL AUDIO MEDIA AVAIRABLE TODAYSuper Audio CD (Single/Hybrid 2ch) / CD Playback Network Supports to High-res Digital Audio Files Including MQA MQA-CD Playback Chromecast built-in™ / Works with Google Assistant Spotify Connect Amazon Music Deezer TIDAL Qobuz Internet Radio AirPlay 2 Bluetooth®
GRAND CLASS HIGH-QUALITY SOUNDHigh Precision Coherent D/A Converter (Coherent Processing, High-performance D/A Converter ESS ES9026PRO in Dual Monaural Configuration, A Proprietary Discrete Amplifier Circuit) Multi-Stage Silent Power Supply (High-speed Switching Power Supply, Low-noise Regulator, Current Injection Active Noise Cancelling) Pure Disc Playback Mode for Super Audio CD/CD Playback for Greater Sound Purity Supports Higher Grade Headphone Connection with Class AA Headphone AMP
HIGH-QUALITY TECHNICS DESIGNFour-Section Configuration High-Rigidity Chassis and Aluminium Die-cast Disc Tray – High-Stability SACD Mechanism 7mm Thick Aluminium Plate Used for the Front Panel Control Port for System Control with SU-G700
DISC COMPATIBILITYSuper Audio CD (2 ch area only), CD, CD-R, CD-RW
DISC FORMATSuper Audio CD, CD-DA
FREQUENCY RESPONSESuper Audio CD: 2 Hz to 50 kHz (-3 dB) / CD: 2Hz to 20 kHz (-3 dB)
DYNAMIC RANGE (IHF-A)Super Audio CD: BALANCED: 110dB (IHF-A) / UNBALANCED: 110dB (IHF-A) CD: BALANCED: 98dB (IHF-A) / UNBALANCED: 98dB (IHF-A)
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO (IHF-A)Super Audio CD:BALANCED: 121 dB / UNBALANCED: 118 dB CD:BALANCED: 121 dB / UNBALANCED: 118 dB
THD+NSuper Audio CD: 0.0006% (1 kHz, 0 dB) / CD: 0.0015% (1 kHz, 0 dB)
DIGITAL INPUT TERMINALCoaxial Digital x 1, Optical Digital x 1, USB-A x 2(Front/Rear), USB-B x1
ANALOGUE OUTPUT TERMINALBALANCED x 1, UNBALANCED x 1 Support Variable Level Output
DIGITAL OUTPUT TERMINALCoaxial Digital x 1, Optical Digital x 1
SYSTEM PORTSystem Control (Φ3.5 mm Jack)
HEADPHONE OUTPUTΦ6.3 mm, 110 mV, 32 Ω VOL MAX
USB-ASUPPORT CODEC WAV 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / 16, 24, 32 bit FLAC 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / 16, 24 bit DSD 2.8, 5.6, 11.2 MHz AIFF 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / 16, 24, 32 bit ALAC 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / 16, 24 bit AAC 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz / 16-320 kbps MP3 32, 44.1, 48 kHz / 16-320 kbps
USB-B SUPPORT CODECPCM 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / 16, 24, 32 bit DSD 2.8, 5.6, 11.2 MHz
NETWORK PLAYBACK SUPPORT CODECWAV 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / 16, 24, 32 bit FLAC 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / 16, 24 bit DSD 2.8, 5.6, 11.2 MHz AIFF 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / 16, 24, 32 bit ALAC 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352.8, 384 kHz / 16, 24 bit AAC 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz / 16-320 kbps MP3 Yes (32, 44.1, 48 kHz / 16-320 kbps)
ETHERNET INTERFACELAN (100 BASE-TX / 10 BASE-T)
WI-FIIEEE 802.11 A/B/G/N/AC, 2.4 GHZ / 5 GHZ BAND
BLUETOOTH(SUPPORT CODEC)AAC, SBC
POWER SUPPLYAC 220-240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION/ STANDBY45W/ 2W(Network Standby On)
DIMENSIONS (W X H X D)430 x 98 x 407 mm
WEIGHTApprox. 12.3 kg
ACCESSORIESRemote Control, AC Cord, System Connection Cable, Analogue Audio cable, Owner's Manual
NOTE* Network content services are operated by their respective service providers, and service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Some content may not be available in the country in which you reside.