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Which tables?!?!?!

Hello everyone, I am about to do it....invest in my first set of tables!! I have a dilemma though, there are many who say my first set should be technics, because of their quality and I'll "never have to upgrade" since I will already have "the nicest tables." On the contrary, there are those who say my first set should be something a bit less expensive just to give me something to learn on and play around with. What have been all of your experiences?? I have no idea of the difference between inexpensive tables and expensive tables. Are the cheap tables known to scratch vinyls??? Do they have worse output?? (I have no idea) What should I do as a dj in training? Thanks guys!!!

-Tyler

Listen to everyone when they say "TECHNICS", trust me.

I bought some Stantons because i couldn't afford Techs at the time, and i've had too many problems like noise distortion, pitch slider screw ups and many other problems also the longevity of Stantons is shit.

get Technics, that's it.

People don't recommend it for fun.

if you can afford techs, get 'em. the first pair i bought used and still have them. tech12s also retain their value and are easier to sell. how much are you willing to spend? what kinda mixer you looking at?

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Originally posted by onceler if you can afford techs, get 'em. the first pair i bought used and still have them. tech12s also retain their value and are easier to sell. how much are you willing to spend? what kinda mixer you looking at?

Spot on.

Nem

I'm not sure what kind of money to spend, and I'm not sure what mixer to get, what do you guys recommend? Numark??

I would think for a set of technics tables w/o a mixer is around $900, am I right?

Dude, buy them on eBay... you will save so much cash... thats what I did - cost me $650 for a pair of Tech SL-1210's.

Dam, that is cheap

mantra time...

technics------>ebay------>secondhand

well you know i aint gonna recommend Technics




... psst Try the Numark TTX1s!!

Well, like everyone has said: Get the Techs. I started with 2 Gemini SA-600, and although they worked pretty good, I have recently bought two SL-1200's.

The point with Technics is that if you don't like mixing, or want some other decks, you can get quite a lot of money back for them.

If you buy some $200 'Brand-X' turntables, they won't be worth a lot after 2 years.

But if you buy Technics, you can sell them for $300 - $400 bucks each after 3 or maybe even 5 years.

So I'm gonna say something very original now: GET TECHNICS!

Why would you want to buy techs on ebay when you can't even determine for yourself if they have problems? If you're gonna buy used and since you're in LA, check out www.recycler.com and maybe www.latimes.com in the classifieds...that way you can meet with the seller locally and check them out for yourself.

I say you should buy them new and ensure that you get the warranty, just in case anything goes wrong. If anything goes wrong with used tables, more likely than not the warranty is expired or never had one to begin with (buying from non-authorized resellers).

i agree with the comments about technics keeping their value, but i have to say Numark TTx1's are hot, and their even bringing out cheap versions called TT5's which wil be everything TTx1's were just without the digital bits. Blah, these guys probably know better than me so don't listen to me

buying Techs on ebay...

Is no more risky than any other ebay purchase. Buy from an established trader with lots of positive feedback, and make sure there's a return policy in case the merchandise is not as described. Simple.

You could also check the classifieds right here at tranceaddict - and help a fellow member out.

Buy Technics. You may not appreciate fully until you a) unpack them for the first time and b) realize how utterly solid they are after you've been spinning for a bit, but you definately will not regret buying them (unless you decide that DJing is not for you).

If you're looking to save some money, you can sometimes find really good deals on consigned/used Technics at your local music store.

my vote goes for technics. i got my MK2s for $399 ea w/ free shipping from pssl.com. bite the bullet and buy techs, you wont regret it.

Re: Which tables?!?!?!

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Originally posted by bluelimitd Hello everyone, I am about to do it....invest in my first set of tables!! I have a dilemma though, there are many who say my first set should be technics, because of their quality and I'll "never have to upgrade" since I will already have "the nicest tables." On the contrary, there are those who say my first set should be something a bit less expensive just to give me something to learn on and play around with. What have been all of your experiences?? I have no idea of the difference between inexpensive tables and expensive tables. Are the cheap tables known to scratch vinyls??? Do they have worse output?? (I have no idea) What should I do as a dj in training? Thanks guys!!! -Tyler

the difference in quality between technics and other brands (like gemini's, and stantons from what i hear, although i am not sure about Vestax) can be drastic. learning how to beatmatch can be difficult and frustrating, and doing it on shitty decks that don't correct their speed can make it really hard. i learned on gemini's but it sucked and i haven't touched a gemini in 10 yrs i hate them but if you can learn to play on crappy decks you can play on anything... just might not be worth the time and you will watch 1200's at some point anyway.

- musashi

Technics all the way mate - had mine for like YEARS and they've never had a single problem. You get much better second hand value if you ever decide it's not for you. There's very good reasons why almost all clubs use them - they're built like a rock and run for years.

Definitely worth the money - as for which version it's not so important (odd well known bugs around the zero mark on Mk2 but no big deal). Personally I'd go for the cheaper mixer to begin with as you can easily upgrade that later (just make sure you get one with proper EQ on) and save the money to get the Technics.

Well, I appreciate every single reply on this thread, and it looks like I will put my foot down and start saving for the technics!

MK2 or M3D??

Ebay is definitly where it's at. When I bought my tables I was a freshman in college and thus low on cash, but through careful watching of the auctions I was able to obtain 2 from different dealers for $500 total (including shipping!). They were kind of scratched up but they ran like the day they were built.

Three years later, I still have them, they still work perfectly, and I wouldn't trade them for the world, even for a brand new pair. I don't think I would be able to say the same thing had a bought a set of Stantons brand new.

I'm not here trying to knock the other brands (I am a big fan of the Gemini PT series actually), but I have seen people flat out abuse a set of Technics, and they never talk back. At a house party, one dude accidently dropped one of his and it rolled down a set of 5 wooden stairs. We were all mortified and rushed in to plug it in. The tonearm was busted, but everything else worked perfectly. If I ever had any doubts about their quality, that ended them.

Wow, that is amazing, still working after dropping them down 5 stairs???!!!

get m3d's...

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