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Posted by aBigWreck on Aug-10-2005 17:13:

Basic Equipment question

I've been saving up for turntables for a long time now, and I finally have gotten the cash for them. Now I need to decide where to buy my tables and mixer from. SHould I just get them from a store like guitar center or should I go for ebay? If ebay should I buy brand new decks or maybe try my luck with used because im just starting out? If anyone can help me out it would be much appreciated.

Posted by alligator on Aug-10-2005 17:26:

in my humble opinion, i would never trust ebay for anything electronic, let alone with a value like you're gonna pay. yes it should save you some money, but what is the garante that they will work properly. i say go to your local shop and buy them, after you try them out, plus that way you'll have a bit more of a garante...

but that's me being picky, and not comfortale with purchasing equipment online.

Posted by sleepydragon on Aug-10-2005 22:30:

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Originally posted by alligator
in my humble opinion, i would never trust ebay for anything electronic,

ive always followed this rule i dont like buying anything electronic of ebay uve lost ur money if item is faulty

Posted by r5a on Aug-11-2005 01:25:

I hear guitar center is pretty good, plus they can price match (or so I hear)

I think there is TA who works at some place so you can get a deal through him, someone else will know more.

I agree with the above, about eBay.

Posted by displaced on Aug-13-2005 16:47:

i bought my equipments from ebay, but i also like to play russian roulette

OR you could try the wanted/for sales forum here. i haven't been overly screwed from here, yet...

Posted by blackice on Aug-13-2005 21:06:

Question

how is everyone? frist let me say loved the tranceaddicts unite part two set props to everyone involved. just want to know what would be the best setup for a begining Dj. I love trance, have sice i knew what music was and now want to learn how to spin it thanks in advance.

Posted by dj spunk on Aug-13-2005 22:01:

Re: Question

quote:
Originally posted by blackice
how is everyone? frist let me say loved the tranceaddicts unite part two set props to everyone involved. just want to know what would be the best setup for a begining Dj. I love trance, have sice i knew what music was and now want to learn how to spin it thanks in advance.

I would say just buy a DJ IN THE BOX set it usually runs about $400 and comes with everything you need (exept records) they even come with speakers.
P.S. I would go for Numark cause their tables are not that bad but the mixer is another story

Posted by blackice on Aug-15-2005 19:33:

cool thanks i saw one of those numark dj in box sets at a local pawn shop just didn't know if the were any good.

Posted by alligator on Aug-15-2005 20:06:

try seeing if you have a friend that has a setup, and see if you can sugar him up to let you try it out...b/c if you like it then you're better off spending a bit more money and getting a more decent setup than a dj in a box setup. yes they come with speaker and all...but soon after you'll become limited and want to expand only to spent more money...up to you

but ishouldn't be talking...i have an almost complete setup without any cdjs or tts (although i'll go for cdjs when i haev enough money).

Posted by blackice on Aug-15-2005 20:12:

quote:
Originally posted by alligator
try seeing if you have a friend that has a setup, and see if you can sugar him up to let you try it out...b/c if you like it then you're better off spending a bit more money and getting a more decent setup than a dj in a box setup. yes they come with speaker and all...but soon after you'll become limited and want to expand only to spent more money...up to you

but ishouldn't be talking...i have an almost complete setup without any cdjs or tts (although i'll go for cdjs when i haev enough money).

makes since I am only three weeks old to this area and am still trying to ween my self back into the dance/trance culture around here it seems to be limited but when i am good enough maybe i can change all that.

Posted by Vlad on Aug-16-2005 00:47:

If you need a hook up on equipment, contact DJ Tranz, he works for DJ Mart/Pro Audio America, he can get you a good deal on new stuff. As for ebay, I too like to play russian roulette and did buy both my Techs from ebay, and luckily they both work great and as well were in great condition.

Posted by blackice on Aug-16-2005 03:46:

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contact DJ Tranz, he works for DJ Mart/Pro Audio America, he can get you a good deal on new stuff.
cool would you know how to contanct him/her in the market for a nice set of tables for a noob don't want anything to expensive that i might just end up destroying with my bad techniques