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Posted by TranceSpeeder on Sep-18-2004 01:33:

how is this?

PS-676i

10� Stereo Preamp Mixer

3 Stereo Channels with gain controls

Bass, mid, and high with -32dB cut feature

3 Phono / 3 Line / 1 Mic input with talkover

12 Second digital sampler with pitch

Push button cueing with cue program slide control

RAIL-GLIDE removable cross-fader

Balanced output

Beat indicators

Curve control and Hamster switch

Booth output

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XL-200

Belt Drive Manual Turntable

+/- 10% pitch control

Feather light touch start/stop function

Removable Headshell & Slipmat included

CN-25 Cartridge included

33/45 RPM

Anti-skate feature

Dust cover

Strobe illuminator

S-shaped tone arm

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I found two XL-200's on ebay for about $190.00 and a PS-676i for about $170.00, is this a good deal and are these good selections by me?

thank's
nick

Posted by Shemeck on Sep-18-2004 01:47:

Thats way to much for a lowend stuff, you will upgrade it anyway... so why pay more?
I have a much better offer for you
read it
http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...threadid=208979

Posted by beats and beeps on Sep-18-2004 01:50:

Belt drives are simply a hell no. Youll regret it no matter what. Besides theres enough cheap direct drives out there.

I've heard people say good things about that mixer, but in general i think gemini is a bit risky. Vestax pcv275 (this seems to be the most popular mixer on this forum along with the djm600) would be a better choice.

Posted by TranceSpeeder on Sep-18-2004 03:11:

quote:
Originally posted by beats and beeps
Belt drives are simply a hell no. Youll regret it no matter what. Besides theres enough cheap direct drives out there.

I've heard people say good things about that mixer, but in general i think gemini is a bit risky. Vestax pcv275 (this seems to be the most popular mixer on this forum along with the djm600) would be a better choice.

got a link to those mixers? about those gemini turntables?

Posted by 3xx3r7 on Sep-18-2004 03:18:

Looks like crap to me. Better wait for a while longer and save up for Techs and Vestax mixer.

Posted by TranceSpeeder on Sep-18-2004 03:23:

quote:
Originally posted by 3xx3r7
Looks like crap to me. Better wait for a while longer and save up for Techs and Vestax mixer.

i really dont have that much money.

my budget is around $300

Posted by TranceSpeeder on Sep-18-2004 03:39:

quote:
Originally posted by 3xx3r7
Looks like crap to me. Better wait for a while longer and save up for Techs and Vestax mixer.

about you give me links to what i should get.

Posted by beats and beeps on Sep-18-2004 03:57:

http://www.decks.co.uk/products/mixers/vestax/pcv275

(get used)
http://www.decks.co.uk/products/dec...hnics/sl1210mk2

Posted by Audigy7 on Sep-18-2004 04:16:

http://www.djstore.co.uk/cgi-bin/it...hdjx400pack&t=d

Set ya back $400-500ish. 'Tis much better than nasty belt driven decks and the mixer should be pretty ok. Somthing to learn on at least.

Posted by Tiger777 on Sep-18-2004 10:11:

quote:
Originally posted by beats and beeps
Belt drives are simply a hell no.

You keep that rule in mind. You simply CAN'T learn how to beatmatch with belt driven TT's since they can't keep a constant speed..

With the mixer, you get what you pay for. I've never used this mixer but I've read some pretty good reviews about them... It's a beginner mixer witch no doubt, you'll throw away after less than a year...

Posted by DjSimonB on Sep-18-2004 11:14:

I've got the ps626i, which is the same mixer but without the sampler. Decent mixer for the price, been using mine for over 2 years without problems. I'd only buy the 676 if I really thought I'd use the sampler...

The decks... well, like other said, get direct drives. Save up as much as you can be bothered saving up for decks, I've got Gemini pt2400's which are decent too (don't like the digital display though, it's quite pointless). If you can save up more and get Techs or Vestax, then good.

Posted by DJDREO on Sep-18-2004 13:25:

I bought a Numark TT1650 and it sucked ass. Im not gonna buy any more turntables. Shit ..(unless i get 1000 out of no where for some Techs). Im pissed as fuck becuase that fucking turntable cost so much and I cant find anyone that wants to buy it lol.

Posted by 3xx3r7 on Sep-18-2004 15:09:

quote:
Originally posted by TranceSpeeder
about you give me links to what i should get.

What beats and beeps posted. Trust me, you will throw that garbage away in the end, thus wasting your money.

Posted by Vero on Sep-21-2004 15:08:

Re: how is this?

quote:
Originally posted by TranceSpeeder

Belt Drive Manual Turntable

well this is your first problem right here! you want to get direct drive turntables instead of belt drives. if you are on a budget, check out stanton's DJ packages. I hate stanton mixers, but it would probably be decent for starting out with if you are really tight on $$$.

Posted by Vero on Sep-21-2004 15:23:

oh and one more thing, unless you can find an old busted up DJ who is hooked on smack and is willing to sell you his gear for a hit. you CANNOT start DJing for $300

a CHEAP dj setup will cost you at least $1000 in fact ill give you the breakdown:

2x second hand technics ($400-600)
1x crappy mixer ($150-300)
2x crappy OEM needles ($50)
1x headphones (100-150)

oh and dont forget about records:
$10 a piece for new releases, and you will probably need at least 50-100 records before you have enough quality vinyl for a 1 hour set.

that is about $1200 minimum! but hey look on the bright side you allready have 25% of the cost of your setup.

im not trying to break your spirit on this, but you really should save up some more money. if you really wanna get started start selling shit on ebay. i sold my laptop so that i could buy my first setup.

Posted by 3xx3r7 on Sep-21-2004 15:33:

You can get Sens HD-280 cans for 80 bux. Excellent cans with nice bass response.