Music and sports cars have a long relationship, but now Technics and Lamborghini is taking it a step further with the unveiling of the special-edition Technics SL-1200M7B turntable, accompanied by a unique LP featuring engine notes from six of Lamborghini’s iconic 12-cylinder models.
According to Robb Report, the Technics Special Edition Lamborghini SL-1200M7B Direct Drive Turntable System In Lamborghini terms, “LP” refers to Longitudinale Posteriore, denoting the longitudinally mounted V-12 engine in the mid-rear of Lamborghini’s LP500, the groundbreaking Countach prototype revealed at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show. Fifty-three years later, a new Lamborghini LP captures the sounds of historic and contemporary Raging Bulls, playing on a Technics turntable.
This collaboration results in the Technics SL-1200M7B, an advanced audio system based on the DJ-favored SL-1200MK7/SL-1210MK7 models from the SL-1200 series. The original SL-1200, released a year after the Countach prototype, was highly popular among audiophiles and DJs alike.
The Technics Special Edition Lamborghini SL-1200M7B Direct Drive Turntable System As a college student, I admired the Italian supercar but could afford the Technics turntable, buying one in 1974 for $309.95. The SL-1200’s reliability, industrial design, and precision made it a DJ favorite, thanks to its direct-drive motor, vibration-damped platter, solid chassis, and refined S-shaped tonearm.
The latest SL-1200 model includes advanced features like a core-less direct-drive motor, enhanced vibration isolation, and a user-friendly, durable tonearm. These elements ensure the turntable delivers superior sound reproduction, mirroring Lamborghini’s dedication to unique auditory experiences. The early 4.0-liter Lamborghini V-12, with its distinct smoothness and Weber carburetors, produces a sound unmistakably different from Ferrari engines, reflecting Lamborghini’s refined power.
The Technics Special Edition Lamborghini SL-1200M7B Direct Drive Turntable System shown in three different colorways. The turntable design incorporates Automobili Lamborghini’s signature Y-shape pattern, seen in its cars’ interiors and exteriors, and is available in typical Lamborghini colors: orange, green, and yellow.
An exclusive Technics LP of six 12-cylinder Lamborghini supercar models in action. The package includes an LP with engine and driving sounds from six V-12 Lamborghini models: the 400GT 2+2, Miura SV, 25th Anniversary Countach, Diablo 6.0 SE, Murciélago LP 640, and the new Revuelto. The LP’s artwork depicts the Revuelto’s wheel. Priced at $1,599, the Technics Special Edition Lamborghini SL-1200M7B is available for order and will be released by the end of June.
