Hip-hop may not be dead, but the turntable is.

Today marks a sad day in hip-hop history.  According to a press release made by Panasonic, production of it’s fabled Technics 1200 turntable has ended.  The Technics 1200 has always been and will remain a staple of hip-hop culture.  A table embraced by producers, DJ’s, turntablists and vinyl lovers alike, today the Technics 1200 makes its exit.

UPDATE: Panasonic has announced that it is not the entire 1200 line that is being discontinued but more specifically the MK6 model.  Sorry for the misunderstanding.

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