 The company debuted a high-fidelity audio speaker in Japan in 1965 with the brand "Technics".This line of high quality stereo components became a worldwide favorite, the most famous products being its turntables, such as the SL-1200 record player, known for its high-performance, precision and durability.Throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, Panasonic continued to produce high-quality specialized electronics for niche markets, such as shortwave radios, and developed its successful line of stereo receivers, CD players and other components.