stanton str8-80 or gemini pt-2100

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Posted by toxa on Jun-12-2002 03:15:

stanton str8-80 or gemini pt-2100

I am deciding between buying these two models, which would you suggest and if you have any personal experience with these decks please tell me your opinions

Posted by DJ A.i on Jun-12-2002 04:01:

well, both are ok.. esp. if you are just starting out and on a budget. the gemini pt2100 is a cheaper replica of the technics 1200's.. well, the gemini pt2100 boasts a higher torque.. but its not as solid as the techs.... and we all know that nothing compares to techs... but if you want decks that are well below the price of techs and has a lot of torque... you might want the gemini's... but, just to inform you.... geminis tend to be somewhat fragile! much fragile then the techs are.... but for the money, i really think its worth it. and for the stanton str80's, these have much less torque then the gemini pt2100's... the platter seems alittle weak(those of you that has tried useing these know what im talking about)compared to the gemini pt2100's...but these are great budget decks as well. both stanton str80's and gemini pt2100's has a hard plastic diecast(body).... most high-end turntables,like the techs, have aluminum/metal diecast. but hey.... the gemini 2100's and stanton 80's are around $200 U.S ... MUCHS cheaper then techs, vestax, and the new stanton str/st 100's. im not a big fan of striaght arm so i would go towards the gemini's... i have used both tables before and i really liked the pt2100's.... i hooked one of my friends pt2100's w/ my techs and i really couldnt tell a difference in performance. .. oh and about the stantons... i only used em once and they were ok.. nothing great

Posted by Subsonik on Jun-12-2002 08:37:

Great to hear that DJ A.i! i was thinking to get the pt2100 and now im sure of it

Posted by DJ A.i on Jun-12-2002 19:44:

glad to be of service to you =) you should also look at other budget decks like the numark pro TT2's... you can find them for pretty cheap..... but i wouldnt get anything from numark that is under this make. numark pro tt1 and under have pretty low torque and not really worth the time and effort... especially the money. but thats just my suggestion. good luck in finding the perfect deck for "you" ... oh just to let you know... these budget decks have basicly no after-market value.. so if you are going to buy it.. make sure you know what you want b/c most likey you will be stuck with em for a long time.

Posted by toxa on Jun-12-2002 20:02:

thanx a lot for your advice

Posted by CrackedLcd on Jun-15-2002 00:15:

Gemini Pt-2100...need I say more....

Posted by DJ LIQUID on Jun-15-2002 01:34:

Get the Gemi's

Posted by DJ Darchinova on Jun-15-2002 12:29:

The Gemini Pt-2100's are definately good for your money...

Posted by DJ TranceFormer on Jun-17-2002 18:03:

Gemini's...
Stanton's motor sux and the decks just don't act as a real TT should...