Technics SU-G700 Integrated Amp Review || Incredible Value for the Price!

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The integrated amp category is crowded for sure. There are a lot of great value amps out there at or around $1,000 that make great music with some decent feature sets. But this amp is different. It is just flat beautiful to look at with an appearance reminiscent of products from the glory days of audio in the 1970s. You get lots of inputs, with a great headphone amp, and tone controls to tame some of those old recordings that are great music but sound pretty rough. But the big deal is this LAPC circuitry. When you engage it, the system takes on this sense of effortlessness that just lets you hear really deep into tiny changes in the music. If you have speakers that are of moderate sensitivity in a medium-to-small room, its power will be plenty to make you happy. Technics has certainly turned the tables on what we have come to expect from all digital amplifiers. This amp is sweet and fun to listen to!
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[@slbowling]

I love my Technics SU-G700. Very capable. Listened to a lot of amps at a local dealer who had my speakers in stock, and this beat out a Moon 240i, Naim NAIT 5SI, and a Marantz Model 30. I felt like the Technics was more engaging and precise than the other amps I listened to, on my Monitor Audio Silver 300s.

[@AudioAdvice]

Yes, we thought that LAPC circuit really drew you into the music. The bigger Naim and Cambridge does beat it out, but for more $$. Thanks for watching

[@motokathifi]

Hi, I just ordered it, can't wait to listen to the result on my Monitor Audio Silver 500s. cen you give me some feedback about the combinaison ? thank's

[@elhombre2711]

This is interesting. I intend to buy one in the next few weeks, it will be driven by a Marantz 6300 turntable with an Otofon 2M cartridge and will be driving my Monitor Audio RX6 speakers. Monitor Audio seem to be very popular!

[@nudawas]

I have mine mk2 one connected to Monitor Audio Gold GS60 and sound is really good . Amp is very natural which brings great performance from those speakers

[@dednside5229]

I have this amp. A couple things you need to know ....Thiers a Mk1 and 2 version . Only the Mk2 plays MC cartridges. I recommend the Dynavector 10.5xMK2 neodium MM cartridge for the MK1 . Im using JBL studio 590. This is a nuance amp and does not put out a ton of power like they suggest even with sensitive speakers so expect to use a subwoofer or external amp or both. The MM section is the real star here in this unit . I have a denon 58m and i have never heard a record played with the resolution and forward presentation this combonation can do and has great synergy thanks ro the gainfet d class and lapc mode . It will kill your vintage set up in every category sans raw output capability. This is really how it performs in the real world. A very enjoyable and unique integrated. I would use it with a powerful tube amp using the pre outs and a clean sub . Get the MK2 version .

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for sharing

[@boburrides]

This is my absolute dream amp! I just can't get enough of its design, it's pure work of art. Though I adore my my CXA80, the sug700 is my future.

[@AudioAdvice]

It is a great design, thanks for watching!

[@WW-tg5pu]

I have a CXA80 which I love, is this amp better?

[@AudioElectronicsChicago]

wow, what a great design

[@AudioAdvice]

Many many thanks

[@Novilicious]

Yamaha as1200 vs this. One is analog, the other is digital. Both great pieces at under $3K

[@JuanLega]

I was in the market for a new Amp 2 months ago. To me in came down to the Yamaha A-S1200 and the Technics SU G700. I ended up with the Yamaha, my reasoning was that it is a class AB, it has slightly more watts and the biggest reason is because it doesn't have digital inputs that quickly turn your amps into outdated electronics. BUT I never heard the Technics and I'm still curious about it. The Yamaha is an extremely good amplifier, very clean, punchy, dynamic and extremely well built.

[@marcusaurelius2988]

@@JuanLega are you using a dedicated DAC with Yamaha?

[@JuanLega]

@@marcusaurelius2988 Yes. I'm using an RME ADI 2 DAC. In my opinion it is the best DAC you can get for the money. Highly recommend it if you are in the market for one.

[@marcusaurelius2988]

@@JuanLega thank you. What about streaming? I was looking to get new Yamaha Np S303 streaming and possible pairing it with a better DAC like yours.

[@JuanLega]

@@marcusaurelius2988 I personally use the Blue Sound Node. Been happy with it for a few years now. Great software app and also has its own built in DAC which is OK.

[@chrisgargiulo304]

Looks very impressive!

[@AudioAdvice]

It is! Thanks for watching!

[@manuzach]

I like how the brothers in arms vinyl sits in that little basket 🧺 in the back ! No Audio store is complete without the dire straits!

[@AudioAdvice]

Exactly!!! Thanks for watching.

[@erics.4113]

It's well made for 10k.. 😉

[@dbnpoldermans4120]

Does this amp turn on completely when the power cord is plugged in to a power socket? I need to know this, because everything in my set up has to auto power on. I cannot have devices needing to be turned on with a remote to get them out of stand by mode. Who knows about this?

[@AudioAdvice]

It requires a button push or remote command. We think you will find energy standards require all units to go into standby.

[@technics-n-thuiast8346]

SU-R1000 is a beast!!!

[@AudioAdvice]

It is! Thanks for watching

[@marvinshaberesq.5072]

I agree. I use the SU-G700 with a REL subwoofer and it compliments it well. I used the alternate digital connection with the Notrick (sic) direct REL hard wire included and I have had no hum or feedback. An excellent bit of kit all encompassing

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for sharing. What speakers are you running with the Technics?

[@marvinshaberesq.5072]

@@AudioAdvice Currently running the SU-G700 with B & W 703 S2s and a REL t/9x subwoofer in a 180 square foot room about 7 feet apart and 15" from the wall with the plinths/feet attached.

[@AudioAdvice]

@@marvinshaberesq.5072 Those are great speakers! Enjoy the music!

[@marvinshaberesq.5072]

@@AudioAdvice I had this powering my 702 S2s but found that though capable, the bigger B & Ws simply needed a bit more power to fill out. This amp does very well with the 703's while the 702's now run off a McIntosh hybrid

[@summerrr1]

Why do Americans pronounce it Techniques? It’s Technicks.

[@norface777]

Hip Hop DJs always said Techniques... That's how I got it.

[@YouTob.]

What about power? who are the direct competitors in that aspect? thanks

[@AudioAdvice]

Great question! We could go over this with you in chat as there a lot to cover. Feel free to reach out to us in chat at audioadvice.io/aa-chat. Thanks for watching.

[@marvinshaberesq.5072]

I have had this amp in Black for about 6 months and it drives my Bowers & Wilkins 702 S2s very well in a medium size (230 sq. foot room) room and as these speakers are 8ohms nominal but dip down to about 3.5 ohms, the SU-G700 handles them with ease. I have a McIntosh MA-6300 powering KEF LS50 Metas in a smaller room with a different kit and this amp honestly doesn't sound as 'warm' as the MAC but it has an excellent pure tonal sound for about half the price and its feature set punches well above its weight. It also has the LAPC that truly adjusts the speakers' output nicely. I found that the built in MM phono stage so good, I replaced my Vincent phono stage with it. Since I use a ANIA cartridge, I added a Ortofon ST-7 stage to boost the MM signal for the low-output MC ANIA, and I saw no difference in the output. I added a AudioEngine B1 for streaming and the optical input is quiet and clean. The subsonic filter is superb, but I prefer the sound unmuffled and do not use the attenuator. With my Rega TT, the floor is already quiet without reducing the the dB in the source. This is a great unit for pure 2-channel hifi and is worthy of the audiophile designation. be sure to have quality components to connect to or you may be disappointed.

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for your comments. We agree, a big McIntosh will be warmer but cost at least twice as much. Thanks for watching

[@JBrm]

I am thinking about getting the G700 for my LS50 Metas. I was at a local dealer today and tried the cheaper Technics C700. While I liked the Sound signature, i felt a little lack of finesse, which I hope to get woth the G series. Have you ever tried this combination of G700 and LS50 Meta?

[@marvinshaberesq.5072]

@@JBrm I believe that the SU-G700 will power the KEF LS 50s well. Also, they will be neutral sounding. I think this review by Audio Advice is coherent and honest. The KEFs are known as monitors or reference bookshelfs because they are neutral---if that is the sound you're seeking, then this amp is a great pairing. The B & Ws are floor standers and are driven to 90 Db without the amp even breathing hard. Whatever you choose, I'm sure it will be a nice kit with either of the components you have listed.

[@quychang4471]

Does this amp sound warm or tube like at all? I have an A-S1200 and it is too bright for me. Looking to upgrade to this amp.

[@AudioAdvice]

Not really, it is more clean. We have not heard your Yamaha to compare it to. The speaker LPAC thing is pretty cool though. There is a new version of this coming soon, we will be testing out soon

[@themaskedsingercucucachu8225]

at the same volume, could you hear any difference in the 700 and the 1000?

[@AudioAdvice]

Most definitely. And you should considering the 1000 is four times as much. Thanks for watching

[@hom2fu]

ask your ear. speaker is the weakest link

[@nicesystem021tehran9]

اقا سلام من از ایرانم چطور میتونم بخرم و واسم بفرستید من واقعا عاشق اینام ولی اینجا پیدا نمیشع لطفا کمکم کنید plz help mi

[@andrewhodgins6412]

This is on my short list but I would like a comment on compatibility with my Martin Logan ESL X loudspeakers ........ thanks.

[@AudioAdvice]

Those are actually pretty sensitive speakers. But more power is never bad. Please reach out to our team at www.audio advice.com to discuss things in more detail. Thanks for watching

[@peterprimes497]

the speakers you showed in the video were not the f206 but the higher priced f226 berylliums FYI

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for the correction!

[@luispiedra7710]

What speaker cables do you recommend for this Amplifier with B&W 702 S2? I am evaluating Audioquest but not sure what series.

[@AudioAdvice]

Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com for the best advice on speaker cables. Thank you for watching.

[@LeWpD]

Lack of balanced on the smaller model is a deal-breaker. Much cheaper amps offer this feature.

[@AudioAdvice]

Yes, we found it odd they did it that way with their companion streamer having balanced, but we must say, the LAPC circuit is just amazing at what it does for the sound, a far bigger difference to our ears than balanced ever makes. The 10K amp does have balanced

[@erics.4113]

Then they couldn't sell the 10k version if the $2500 version had balanced.. just saying. It's beautiful would love to hear it and compare with the Yamaha

[@rjmoyer2]

Love my black SU-G700

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Technic38]

Обычный маркетинг и маркетолог !!!!

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for watching

[@AudioAdvice]

thanks for watching

[@alfidacarlo8757]

Technics hi class👍

[@AudioAdvice]

Yes, great stuff!

[@sylvian24]

I have sice its launch: simply amazing

[@AudioAdvice]

We agree! Thanks for watching.

[@boris2342]

Must be louder than hell

[@eugene4817]

I'd prefer all controls and phones out on the bottom and meters on top. Back panel - connectors for thicker and stiffer cables to be on bottom.

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks, we will share your feedback with Technics for future products

[@jameshopkins7333]

looks like the inside of my Sansui AU-d11II

[@AudioAdvice]

Yes, that was a very nice amp in its day!

[@norface777]

I just picked up a SU-G700 and Im really taken be the design and detail, however sometimes it can sound a bit tin on my current speakers. I listen to some vinyl and stream a bunch. Any recos on a speaker set that wont break the bank, and can producer and deeper / warmer sound without loosing the detail? GREAT REVIEW thanks!

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks Josh, may we ask what speakers you currently have? Thanks for watching.

[@andreasskoglosa]

Also interested in what you have now, I am planning to pair it with the Elipson Heritage XLS 15.

[@deankim6687]

Very handsome product. The matching streamer CD player is more than the integrated amp. Not a cheap combo for a low power amp.

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for watching. With the right speakers in a medium to small room the combo sounds great. But we are seeing a lot of people put the CD Streamer with more expensive gear

[@MV-bj1yk]

The center knob should sit centered above the top cover.

[@AudioAdvice]

Well that would look very cool but make it harder to operate from the front. The Naim Uniti Atom is that way and looks great, but is much shorter. Thank you for watching

[@baronofgreymatter14]

how would this amp sound with cornwall 4s? Im curious

[@AudioAdvice]

Great question, we will have to test it out. It should be pretty good.

[@ethimself5064]

This is off topic: Why are there no reviews on modern ESS speakers in KZbin? ESS were great back in the day and kept alive somehow but no reviews. Thanks

[@AudioAdvice]

They were good back in the day! Thanks for watching

[@ethimself5064]

@@AudioAdvice But zero reviews in here and none online so far - for the New Ones. They are very expensive so not for everyone. Rock on👍

[@cyrilthomson]

Audio noob here, how is a receiver different from an amplifier? Do we need to buy both?

[@AudioAdvice]

Cyril- great question. A receiver has a tuner (am/fm), a pre-amp, and power amp. An integrated amp, or amp as many call them does not have the tuner. If you want AM/FM you can always add a tuner to an integrated amp. Tuners have waned in popularity as streaming music has grown, plus you can also stream just about every radio station in the world through Tune In Thank you for watching!

[@enrage6073]

« Audiophiles » pretend the tuner will disturb sound quality of the amplifier so they usually don’t like receivers. But I personnally haven’t experienced any loss of sound quality with my receiver

[@tugboatamerica]

@@enrage6073 me either

[@RealHIFIHelp]

Pretty.

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks! We appreciate you watching our video

[@roberthart9886]

Unbelievable that the amp isn't balanced

[@AudioAdvice]

yep, that was our one negative, the rest is extremely well done, but you would think for this price and with the companion streamer being balanced, it would be. Thanks for watching and please consider subscribing to our channel.

[@roberthart9886]

@@AudioAdvice I understand, but IMHO having had fully balanced systems for 20 years, is unbalanced does not qualify as HI-END

[@marvinshaberesq.5072]

The unbalanced amp does cause a reported 0.5% THD, but it runs as quiet as any amp rated at or below .08 in my experience. I think it has to do with the manner of the 3 separate shielded compartments and the fact that unbalanced audio running from short cabling/wiring is not distinguishable from traditional balanced outputs. I also think the JENO engine and the digital outputs also keeps the sound smooth in output as this video proves.

[@richardchorley1593]

Many high-end amps don't have balanced . It doesn't sound better , just different . I don't want to pay for features I don't need

[@roberthart9886]

@@richardchorley1593 when a amp/preamp shares circuit board traces it absolutely affects the sound, and not in a good way. ALSO, balanced connects are vastly superior, both in contact and separating the ground. Many/most RCA M/F contacts allow for micro arching due to variations between M/F interfaces. HTH

[@simo7321]

SU-G700mk2 is out soon!

[@AudioAdvice]

Yes it was announced but then delayed. We don’t have a firm date yet. Thanks for watching

[@jamescollins4208]

A lot of Us would be happy to just have our very more affordable Technics classic HiFi equipment restored to original condition. Who needed these ridiculous prices?

[@madcrabber1113]

No one needs them, they want them.

[@jamescollins4208]

@@madcrabber1113 > In the reality of the selfishness of Americans, the word ‘need’ is not really accurate. It’s exactly what many financial experts, inclusive of Dave Ramsey, would call it: LUST.

[@PP-nh1lv]

I think it’s upside down?

[@AudioAdvice]

Yes, normally the meters are on the top with most gear, but Technics puts them on the bottom on this model. Thank you for watching.

[@marvinshaberesq.5072]

@@AudioAdvice The Technics view makes sense. In my McIntosh Stack, the Amp is on the bottom (with its sensual sensual soft blue meters) and the pre-amp sits above it. Logical thinking is keep the heaviest equipment on the lower shelf to keep a center of gravity and minimize tip over.....Thus the meter son the bottom to me reflect separates in a stack. Also controls on top are easily accessible...just my 2 cents.

[@boburrides]

Can't believe I type this but I actually got my SUG700 today.. and I'm in heaven. One note though: the built in phono stage is a big no from me. Sticking with my external one. Otherwise... it is an absolute dream.

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks so much for sharing! We appreciate you watching and commenting

[@georgescookie]

Welcome to the club though I disagree with the phono stage as it's sounds brilliant with a 1210GR/VM740ml

[@boburrides]

@@georgescookie I have a project 2xperience acryl with 2m blue and it sounded awfully anemic and dull compared to when it's hooked up to my fairly basic clear audio nano phono. It's night and day, but each to his own I guess :)

[@georgescookie]

@@boburrides Maybe check the settings in PHONO such as subsonic filter and attenuator and see if it makes a difference as it definitely shouldn't sound dull, mine is clear, dynamic with a 3D soundstage with plenty of attack..this is why I had to reply to your comment!