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Panasonic sends the ‘70s 5000 years into the future

If you think of the ‘70s now, you probably think of cheesy TV sitcoms, flared jeans, disco music and a powerful change in social consciousness. But what will people think of the ‘70s in 5000 years? This was a questioned pondered back in...

Technics SL-1200, the ‘King of Turntables’

The iconic Technics SL-1200 turntable (manufactured from 1972-2010), started out life as a consumer record player but immediately became a cult club and radio DJ tool, as the direct drive high torque motor design made it the perfect tool for...

From the archives: the light-hearted Panapet

The colourful and quirky ‘Panapet’ was a perfect symbol of the pop spirit of the 70s. This ball-shaped radio hung on a chain was first produced by Panasonic in 1970 to commemorate the World Expo in Osaka and its bold design made it an...