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Posted by Michael on Sep-07-2003 02:52:

My first post! Anyone selling decks?

Hi all,

Firstly, I have been cruising these forums for a while now but haven't posted or registered before due to being overseas and not having alot of time to surf the internet. Now that im settled back here you'll be hearing alot more from me!

Which brings me to my question: Does anyone (in Sydney) have decks they want to sell me? I bought back alot of vinyl but having nothing to play them on! Im looking for Technics or Vestax, and im also looking for a 2 or 3 channel mixer. Mixer must have seperate eq's for each channel.

Cheers,
Michael

Posted by escee on Sep-07-2003 02:54:

hey dude

Posted by Chookie on Sep-07-2003 03:45:

I have a mixer to sell

Numark 3000X

It has seperate eq's - 3channels
Microphone channel
Selectable hamster mode cross fader
Cross fader is new
Switch assignable channels for cross fader (bit difficult to use)

PM me if you are interested.

PS it's in good condition

Posted by OLi_A on Sep-07-2003 03:59:

welcome to the boards dude

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Posted by Psygnosis on Sep-07-2003 04:42:

quote:
Originally posted by OLi_A
welcome to the boards dude

you have the chance to enter the matt darey competition for a marvellous matt darey pack consisting of
an i love matt darey t-shirt
an "i love matt darey" mug and
a free "i love matt darey" tattoo along your scrotal raphe

we have so far 1 entry

hahaha

But seriously, go to Intermusic in bondi, i bought a Stanton package consisting of 2 Stanton Direct Drive TTs, Stanton Mixer and Headphones...though a Technic is better suited but these Stantons are good to start off with since they are cheap...they are only 1000 bucks for the whole set...pretty good value....

and yes i realised that you want Technics or rather, but just check these out...you won't be disappointed.

Posted by Michael on Sep-07-2003 05:08:

I was mixing on Gemini's in London and there just wasn't enough torque, you only had to touch the platter and the mix would go out. All my mates had Technics 1210's and they are just so much easier to mix on. I will check out the store in Bondi, cheers for the info dude.

Michael

Posted by -=M=- on Sep-07-2003 05:20:

Posted by StuartLittle on Sep-07-2003 12:52:

Considering someone wants to buy decks and there are a few dj's on these forums someone might be able to answer a few questions for me.

1. With TT's, is there a big difference with the tone arms? ie. straight or s-shaped. Which is better for beat mixing?

2. I know that technics are the way to go, being the industrie standard and all but there bloody expensive. Does anyone use anything other than technics and what do you think of them?ie. torque, pitch controls etc.....

I have a few more but lost my train of thought but i'll see how these 2 go.

Cheers.....

Posted by escee on Sep-07-2003 13:19:

straight tone arms are better for scratching but cause more record wear

s causes less wear but isnt as good for scratching (but then again the DMC comps are done on technics so they cant be that bad right?)

as to your second question ive got technics so i cant help out.

Posted by Psygnosis on Sep-07-2003 13:21:

quote:
Originally posted by StuartLittle
Considering someone wants to buy decks and there are a few dj's on these forums someone might be able to answer a few questions for me.

1. With TT's, is there a big difference with the tone arms? ie. straight or s-shaped. Which is better for beat mixing?

2. I know that technics are the way to go, being the industrie standard and all but there bloody expensive. Does anyone use anything other than technics and what do you think of them?ie. torque, pitch controls etc.....

I have a few more but lost my train of thought but i'll see how these 2 go.

Cheers.....

1. well, i don't think there is a better TT for beat-matching IMO BUT there is better TTs for quality all round, and thats the Technic.

2. I have Stanton ones, to be honest they are very annoying...i mean it's possible to beat-match, scratch or whatever BUT they have plenty of faults. I don't know if it's the needle but there are annoying volume drops and the most annoying is a BIG "VOOOOM" sound that comes...i'm sure it's the needle but still get yourself a Technic, who cares about the price, at least you won't go insane and attempt to spin kick your TTs.

Posted by waXology on Sep-07-2003 14:17:

cdr readin above!

but all you need to know is:

DECKS:
Buy technics..... there is no rival.. unless u wanna pay like $3000 for a vestax BAH!! up pu pu... i dont wanna hear it! TECHNICS

MIXER:
if you can afford it get something like a pioneer djm 600 or 500 dont say "oh im a begginer i dont need something fancy" casue in a few weeks you will be like " shit this mixer is such a noob mixer" you would be surprised how much you advance in your mixing.

good luck!

Posted by euphoric dream on Sep-07-2003 15:56:

go for technics that way you wont have to worry about buying another pair of decks for at least 20 years .

Posted by [ groovypants ] on Sep-08-2003 00:09:

Welcome to the boards mate

quote:
Originally posted by waXology

DECKS:
Buy technics..... there is no rival.. unless u wanna pay like $3000 for a vestax BAH!! up pu pu... i dont wanna hear it! TECHNICS

MIXER:
if you can afford it get something like a pioneer djm 600 or 500 dont say "oh im a begginer i dont need something fancy" casue in a few weeks you will be like " shit this mixer is such a noob mixer" you would be surprised how much you advance in your mixing.

I have to agree with WaX here, Technics NO QUESTIONS ASKED! But if you can't afford the Pioneer 600 [which many of us can't! ] try the Numark DXM-06, not a n00b mixer but not a Pro mixer either - just about right I think

Posted by JayKuE on Sep-08-2003 03:18:

quote:
Originally posted by StuartLittle
Considering someone wants to buy decks and there are a few dj's on these forums someone might be able to answer a few questions for me.

1. With TT's, is there a big difference with the tone arms? ie. straight or s-shaped. Which is better for beat mixing?

2. I know that technics are the way to go, being the industrie standard and all but there bloody expensive. Does anyone use anything other than technics and what do you think of them?ie. torque, pitch controls etc.....

I have a few more but lost my train of thought but i'll see how these 2 go.

Cheers.....

virtually everybody on here mixes i think, which is grand as it obviously shows how passionate about music ppl are. technics are the industry standard, and yes, they are expensive, but it doesnt phase ppl from purchasing them as while they are a quality product, they're depreciation rate is quite low. take into account that if you decide mixing aint the thing for you, you wont have a problem at ridding them at almost the price you purchased them for. have a look at the trading post, ebay, inthemix forums. second hand techs are going for 600-700? retail is around 700-800. besides. the cost of equipment are only the beginning, just wait till ur hit with the plague of vinyl addiction.

Posted by [ groovypants ] on Sep-08-2003 04:39:

quote:
Originally posted by JayKuE
virtually everybody on here mixes i think, which is grand as it obviously shows how passionate about music ppl are. technics are the industry standard, and yes, they are expensive, but it doesnt phase ppl from purchasing them as while they are a quality product, they're depreciation rate is quite low. take into account that if you decide mixing aint the thing for you, you wont have a problem at ridding them at almost the price you purchased them for. have a look at the trading post, ebay, inthemix forums. second hand techs are going for 600-700? retail is around 700-800. besides. the cost of equipment are only the beginning, just wait till ur hit with the plague of vinyl addiction.

So true!

Posted by StuartLittle on Sep-08-2003 06:58:

Thanks for all the info guys.

Looks like i'll be saving my moola for a little bit longer. Or just owe the bank some more. I can get the 1200's for $750 but thats not loaded. so by the time i have the full set up i'd be looking at almost $2500.

I've already got the vinyl addiction but i'm sick of playing them on a shit deck. If i didn't spend so much on vinyl i'd would already had my decks.....

The dudes in the shops keep telling me that the s shape tone arm is better for scratching.... i think there talking a lot of the shit.

A slave for the crave.........

cheers.

Posted by Audio Beverage on Sep-08-2003 10:00:

ever thought of just buying 1 1200 and waiting until you have more money for the other one?

Posted by StuartLittle on Sep-08-2003 10:54:

Na. I haven't. I need 2 cos the one i have at the moment is about 40 years old and you can't run anything off it.

Posted by Master_Yoda on Sep-08-2003 13:44:

Welcome mate,

Technics... I will say no more...

And yes, they are expensive, but you'll get something that will last for ever and something that you can resell for not so much less than you baught it for. So it's a good deal all round.

I'm also looking for a pair at the moment... Just thinking of getting one and then using my computer as the other channel, with my mixer, works fine until I save enough money to buy another.