Integrated amplifiers — Technics SU-G700M2

The SU-G700M2 is an integrated amplifier with phono stage and built-in DAC from Technics, built with sophisticated current-sensing phono support and a wide bandwidth. The SU-G700M2 brings Technics's more accomplished current engineering to a complete integrated chassis.

Key specs that matter

One balanced XLR input and two single-ended inputs plus a dedicated phono input are provided. Input sensitivity is 200mV, with input impedance at 22,000 ohms on both connections. The phono stage uses a sophisticated current-sensing design covering both 47,000 ohms MM and 100 ohms MC input impedance. Output power is 70W into 8 ohms, rising to 140W into 4 ohms. Frequency response spans a wide 5Hz to 80,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. At 430 x 148 x 428mm and 12.6kg, the SU-G700M2 represents a substantial integrated amplifier commitment reflecting Technics's more accomplished current engineering.

Sound and use context

Expect the accurate, well-balanced character Technics's broader accomplished Japanese catalogue is celebrated for, with the sophisticated current-sensing phono stage handling both moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges without a separate step-up device.

Pairing

The current-sensing phono stage handles both moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges directly without needing a separate step-up transformer.

Alternatives

Technics's own SL-G700M2 CD/SACD player offers a natural, matching pairing within the same broader G700 catalogue.