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Posted by Kamikaze Badger on Jan-18-2004 23:31:

Is this a good set?

http://www.djmart.com/stmadi.html

I admit to been an mp3 pirate and burning alot of CDs, but would that set be pretty good? I don't have enough money to buy vinyls, so I've been looking at CD TT's. Anyway, is that a good setup or should I get something better?

Posted by TwoPlow on Jan-18-2004 23:48:

Seriously, it's a lot better just to save up and buy the better equipment instead of getting shitty stuff sooner and giving up because your equipment sucks, or having to replace it in a couple months.

Posted by Kamikaze Badger on Jan-18-2004 23:50:

So your saying that it sucks?

Posted by EricVagrant on Jan-19-2004 01:15:

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Originally posted by TwoPlow
Seriously, it's a lot better just to save up and buy the better equipment instead of getting shitty stuff sooner and giving up because your equipment sucks, or having to replace it in a couple months.

i totally agree... your better off making an investment when your able too... the good stuff will last you a life time provided you take care of it... i've had my tech 1200's for about 7 years now.. haven't had a single problem with them... go for quality.

Posted by TwoPlow on Jan-19-2004 03:22:

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Originally posted by Kamikaze Badger
So your saying that it sucks?

Pretty much.

Posted by `pr0digy on Jan-19-2004 05:16:

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Originally posted by EricVagrant
i totally agree... your better off making an investment when your able too... the good stuff will last you a life time provided you take care of it... i've had my tech 1200's for about 7 years now.. haven't had a single problem with them... go for quality.

I also agree... It's better to wait an extra month or two and have the quality. It'll save you in the long run, and it's just sooo much nicer to mix on better decks. Sorry to say, but that pack is just cheap toys IMO.

Posted by Wildfir3 on Jan-19-2004 09:46:

don't get the crap, save some more money or buy something else.

I don't have that big a budget either, can only buy a few records a month, but still i'm glad i chose to go for vinyl. Gives me a better feeling with the music. Anyway, also for your own sake, if they ever catch u spinnin' copies @ small gigs or something, ur gonna pay a whole lot more.

Posted by chesco on Jan-19-2004 10:13:

if you buy the best and in two years you find you still don't want to do it then as long as you have kept the equipment in good condition, you'll get a fair bit back,

Posted by Nemesis44 on Jan-20-2004 12:18:

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Originally posted by chesco
if you buy the best and in two years you find you still don't want to do it then as long as you have kept the equipment in good condition, you'll get a fair bit back,

Exactly, people always seem to feel better when buying second hand stuff if it's quality.

Nem

Posted by _-MIl0 on Jan-21-2004 21:33:

yo man heres what i did, i allready had cds and i was in a place that it \was hard to get vinil so i bought some cd decks first and a mixer, but if your gonna get cd decks at least get some crappy ones the ones above are shit, i recomend the american audio psx or some of their other ones like it depending on how much money you have, then i bought the vinil decks later on, this way i know how to play on both mediums and i dont have to go around bitching about whats better or not to justify my purchass , both tipes of setups have their plus's and minus's but if you wanna be anywher near pro you gotta at least play some vinil, so yea basicaly dont get those, save up, buy cd decks or vinil decks and a decent mixer (any of behringers are usualy good) practice with one maby do a few house partys then buy the other medium you dident buy, Just dont buy crap or else youll spend all your money upgradeing

Posted by bluastigma on Jan-31-2004 18:44:

I can agree with pretty much everyone. I was in the same boat as you (Lack of cash). The thing is, not to rush. If you buy spaciously you won't get yourself in a hole. You can even start out with mid-price equipment, keep it in good shape, save up, then sell it and get about half back to buy techs and such... That's what I did/am doing and it's working fine. CD DJing didn't appeal too much to me, but I think I'm gonna get some CD tables eventually so that I can spin songs that I can't get on vinyl. I see that's what alot of people on the forums do. Bottom line: Go vinyl, then when you're set, by a CD deck or two...

Posted by Kamikaze Badger on Jan-31-2004 23:29:

Ok, I'll take your guyses advice. Since my previous plans on making off to canada were found out by my mom, I now have more to spend. My mom's an eBay junkie, so should I convince her to buy a quality second hand mixer off there or something? DJ Mart looks kind of expensive...($150 USD FOR HEADPHONES?!)

Posted by bluastigma on Feb-01-2004 01:15:

Get used to it.

Posted by Kamikaze Badger on Feb-01-2004 01:26:

Well, I talked to my mom, and I'm getting a Behringer VMX100. I sent a PM to DJ Tranz asking if he had any more info on it, possible discounts, and how much it would cost to ship it. Thanks for your help guys . You shall have seats of power when I dominate the earth.

Posted by Psygnosis on Feb-01-2004 03:07:

Re: Is this a good set?

quote:
Originally posted by Kamikaze Badger
http://www.djmart.com/stmadi.html

I admit to been an mp3 pirate and burning alot of CDs, but would that set be pretty good? I don't have enough money to buy vinyls, so I've been looking at CD TT's. Anyway, is that a good setup or should I get something better?

Pffft, some people don't even have jobs and yet they still contribute to the scene. CD TTs are a fake mans machine.

Get vinyl turntables.

Posted by tdurden on Feb-02-2004 01:19:

quote:
Originally posted by Kamikaze Badger
Well, I talked to my mom, and I'm getting a Behringer VMX100. I sent a PM to DJ Tranz asking if he had any more info on it, possible discounts, and how much it would cost to ship it. Thanks for your help guys . You shall have seats of power when I dominate the earth.

You should consider a mixer with a 3-band EQ. The VMX100 has only a 2-band. If you're mind is set on Behringer, I would think the VMX200 would be a better choice.

Posted by bluastigma on Feb-02-2004 04:00:

Re: Re: Is this a good set?

quote:
Originally posted by Psygnosis
Pffft, some people don't even have jobs and yet they still contribute to the scene. CD TTs are a fake mans machine.

Get vinyl turntables.

Well said.

Posted by razzi on Feb-02-2004 16:55:

Re: Re: Re: Is this a good set?

quote:
Originally posted by bluastigma
Well said.

i second that

Posted by Kamikaze Badger on Feb-02-2004 18:07:

I wish I could, but I need the extra cash to get an Audigy from Newegg.

Posted by `pr0digy on Feb-02-2004 20:22:

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Originally posted by Kamikaze Badger
I wish I could, but I need the extra cash to get an Audigy from Newegg.

I'd look into a nice m-audio instead of an Audigy.