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Posted by Superscope on Dec-18-2001 23:59:

Technics

Well only seven more days until i can order my technics sl1210 mk3 decks, but im still wanting to know the following:

Where can i find the best deal for technics sl1210 mk 3 in black color.And do i get good carts with the deal, if not what carts should i get and wheres the best prices?

I also want to know what sort of mixer i should buy with the decks
(Definentley want a three channel!)

And thats it really! Please bear in mind that it has to be in the united kingdom and that my total budget cant exceed around �1200.
Cheers!

Posted by Lost on Dec-19-2001 00:11:

best tip for buying equipment i ever got was from a fellow TA'er. checkout www.sixstardj.com and see their prices. black 1210mkII's are $449 a piece so about 550 pounds for a pair. they've got a bunch of great mixers at reasonable prices as well. if you were from LA you could go in the store and get even better deals than that. good luck hunting. btw, nice location! cheers!!!

lost

Posted by mute79 on Dec-19-2001 00:14:

$449 USD is 550 UK pounds? i hope youre kidding man, cuz youre like waaaaay off

Posted by Lost on Dec-19-2001 00:17:

the fine print says $449 a piece = $998 for two or "a pair" = roughly 550 pounds for "a pair". sorry to confuse anybody. i will try to be more clear in the future. and as i was typing this i just realized what an odd word "pair" is.

lost

Posted by Superscope on Dec-19-2001 00:31:

Nice one! Now its just the carts and the mixer to worry about.

Posted by lexiconavenue on Dec-19-2001 01:27:

thats alot o cash for just one table....try 123dj.com for 1200's starting @ about $400 a piece

lex

Posted by Superscope on Dec-19-2001 14:33:

Gotta be 1210's cuz i think the silver colour looks too tacky, and has to be in the uk. No point getting a cracking deal and then discovering i have to pay 100's for a shipping fee!

Posted by Dj Moriano on Dec-19-2001 17:22:

buy a good vestax or pioneer they got a great mixer's

Posted by DJTJ on Dec-19-2001 21:35:

Have you tried www.htfr.com? How does this set up sound to you:

2 x Technics sl1200 Mk3 (@ �389 each)
1 x Vestax PCV-175 3 channel mixer. (@ �289)

Total: �1074.50 (Including shipping - �7.50 shipping for all that? What a bargain!)

the Technics come with Ortofon OM pro carts, which are very good, although not the best. But they will certainly do to begin with, much better than the standard Stanton 500 IMHO.

The mixer is a very good quality mixer to start off with. Not as good as the Allen & Heath Xone 62, but then again it doesn't cost �800 like the A&H does. The PCV fader will last for ages and Vestax sound quality is excellent.

This set up will definitely get you started on the right track.

Have you got headphones? If not I would reccommend the Sony MDR-7506 for �139 from htfr, or if this is too much then the Technics RPDJ-1200 for �99. Another excellent set of headphones is the Sony MDR-V6, which cost about $80 in the states, but are very hard to get hold of here. Stay clear of the Sony MDR-V700DJ at all costs!

Posted by boy_luke_y2k on Dec-19-2001 22:22:

quote:
Originally posted by DJTJ
2 x Technics sl1200 Mk3 (@ �389 each)
1 x Vestax PCV-175 3 channel mixer. (@ �289)

Hehe, that's me apart from the fact I got mk2s. Transa hav u tried that place I gave U the no. 4? Also don't buy from outside the UK just mainland britain as shipping will cost u at least 100 quid.

Posted by Superscope on Dec-21-2001 00:02:

Yeah boy luke i lost that number you gave me, i wrote it down, dont know where i put it. Can you describe the deal again and give the number/web addres? Cheers m8.

Posted by Superscope on Dec-21-2001 15:13:

Ok ok i think i have found the ultimate deal, just need to get a few opinions on this one before i click on the order button:

http://www.htfr.com/products/browse...&catno=MR71364&

Does anybody know anything about this new red sound infader mixer? It has 3 crossfaders for treble bass and mid, and its also the worlds first digital mixer. Any input? Cheers folks!

Posted by DJTJ on Dec-21-2001 18:36:

I was going to suggest this package, but a) the headphones are close to useless, and b) you said you wanted at least a 3 channel mixer and the Redsound Infader has 2. It is a very good quality mixer though, however I'm not so sure about the point of having 3 crossfaders. Complete waste of time if you ask me, you can just use the eq controls. But still, a good mixer.

Posted by boy_luke_y2k on Dec-21-2001 18:52:

Hey Transa, here U go once again

90-92 Clayton Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Telephone: 0191 221 0845
Fax: 0191 221 0846

My Deal, which was exactly �1200 including VAT:
2 x Technics sl-1200 mk 2 Silver
1 x Vestax PCV-175 3 Channel Mixer
2 x Ortofon DJ-S Blue Cartridges and Stylus
1 x MoS DJ-1001 Headphones
2 x Technics Slipmats
1 x Phono to Phono Lead

I was served by a guy called John Love and he showed me all the equipment and I was allowed to fiddle with it and have a go at the setup in store.

If you need help finding it I can always help as it is only 20min drive from my house.