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Technics SL-G700M2 Grand Class Network / SA CD Player
Technics SL-G700M2 Grand Class Network / SA CD Player
$4,499.99
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Technics SL-G700M2 Grand Class Network / SACD Player at Vinyl Sound Toronto, Canada
The Technics SL-G700M2 is a Grand Class Network and SACD Player from Technics (Osaka, Japan), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Combining Super Audio CD and CD playback with full network streaming, Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal, Qobuz, Amazon Music, and Deezer in a single component, the SL-G700M2 is built around the High Precision Coherent D/A Converter using dual ESS ES9026PRO DAC chips in monaural configuration, Technics' proprietary Coherent Processing Technology, and a three-stage Multi-Stage Silent Power Supply with Current Injection Active Noise Cancelling. With balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs, a dynamic range of 110 dB from SACD, THD+N of 0.0006% at 1 kHz, and a Class AA headphone amplifier, the SL-G700M2 is one of the most technically complete source components available at its level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Technics SL-G700M2?
A: The Technics SL-G700M2 is a Grand Class Network and SACD Player combining Super Audio CD and CD playback with comprehensive network streaming, dual ESS ES9026PRO DAC chips in monaural configuration, Coherent Processing Technology, a three-stage Multi-Stage Silent Power Supply with Current Injection Active Noise Cancelling, balanced XLR outputs with 110 dB SACD dynamic range and 0.0006% THD+N, MQA full decoding, Chromecast, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal, Qobuz, and a Class AA headphone amplifier.
Q: What is the difference between the Technics SL-G700M2 and the SL-G700?
A: The M2 update introduces the Multi-Stage Silent Power Supply with Current Injection Active Noise Cancelling from the Reference Class SU-R1000, the USB-B PC audio input for direct high-resolution computer audio, expanded streaming service support, and various circuit refinements throughout. The core High Precision Coherent D/A Converter with dual monaural ESS ES9026PRO and Coherent Processing Technology is carried over and refined from the original SL-G700.
Q: What is Pure Disc Playback Mode?
A: Pure Disc Playback Mode shuts off the network, streaming, and Wi-Fi circuits of the SL-G700M2 to eliminate all electrical noise from those systems during SACD or CD playback. The available power and processing resources are dedicated entirely to disc playback, resulting in the highest possible sound quality from the physical disc format.
Q: Does the SL-G700M2 support DSD and what formats does it play?
A: Yes. The SL-G700M2 plays DSD natively from SACD discs and from DSD files at up to 11.2 MHz via USB-A, USB-B, and network streaming. PCM is supported up to 384 kHz / 32-bit across USB and network inputs. MQA full decoding is also supported for MQA files and MQA-CDs.
Q: Can the SL-G700M2 be used as a standalone DAC?
A: Yes. The SL-G700M2 accepts external digital signals via its coaxial and optical digital inputs, as well as USB-A and USB-B for high-resolution audio from storage devices and computers. All external digital sources benefit from the same Coherent Processing and Multi-Stage Silent Power Supply as disc playback.
Q: Does the SL-G700M2 pair with the Technics SU-G700M2 amplifier?
A: Yes. The SL-G700M2 includes a System Control Port that connects directly to the SU-G700M2 integrated amplifier, enabling system-level control between the two components. An analogue audio cable and system connection cable are included in the box for immediate pairing with the SU-G700M2.
Q: Where can I buy the Technics SL-G700M2 in Toronto or Canada?
A: The Technics SL-G700M2 is available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada, an authorised Technics dealer. Contact us to arrange an audition or to discuss building a complete Grand Class Technics system around the SL-G700M2.
Key Tech Specs
The SL-G700M2 pairs SACD and CD playback with full network streaming, dual mono ESS ES9026PRO DACs, Coherent Processing Technology, and a Multi-Stage Silent Power Supply, with balanced XLR and RCA outputs.
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In Depth
High Precision Coherent D/A Converter
The SL-G700M2's digital-to-analogue conversion is built around three tightly integrated elements. Dual ESS ES9026PRO DAC chips are deployed in a dual monaural configuration, one chip per channel, each in a symmetrical, independent transmission structure that minimises mutual interference between channels and faithfully reproduces the spatial information in the recording. Technics' proprietary Coherent Processing Technology minimises amplitude and phase deviations during D/A conversion for PCM signals up to 192 kHz, improving impulse response reproducibility for a cleaner, clearer sound image, while DSD from Super Audio CDs is fed directly to the DAC chip without modification. The output filter stage uses a proprietary discrete amplifier circuit rather than an operational amplifier IC for higher responsiveness and signal-to-noise ratio.
Multi-Stage Silent Power Supply with Current Injection Active Noise Cancelling
The SL-G700M2's analogue circuits are powered by a Multi-Stage Silent Power Supply that combines three noise suppression stages in sequence. A high-speed switching power supply operating at approximately 300 kHz reduces noise interference in the music playback bandwidth and responds quickly to transient current demands. A low-noise regulator stage follows, with fine-tuned circuit patterns for stable, low-noise power delivery. The third stage, Current Injection Active Noise Cancelling, detects residual noise components and applies an inverse-phase current using a push/pull method, achieving more effective noise rejection than conventional single-ended noise cancellation.
Super Audio CD and Pure Disc Playback
The SL-G700M2 plays both standard Redbook CDs and Super Audio CDs, with a Pure Disc Playback Mode that dedicates processing resources exclusively to disc playback, shutting off network and streaming functions to maximise sound purity. SACD playback achieves a dynamic range of 110 dB (IHF-A) and THD+N of 0.0006% at 1 kHz. The disc drive uses a three-layer chassis construction with an aluminium die-cast disc tray for powerful vibration damping and the mechanical stability required for accurate SACD reading. MQA files and MQA-CDs are also supported.
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