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Posted by Zack Roth on Apr-07-2003 17:10:

turntable question...

Ok, I have a turntable question...
I just started getting into this whole DJ thing, and am really surprising myself at the rate I'm getting the hang of the basics...but everything has been on my Pioneer CD decks. I'm looking to get a turntable this week to start learning on, and am having some difficulty in deciding which one to get.
My first urge is to run out and get the Technics 1200, just because of the name and it's history. But part of me is more sensible, and is thinking about getting one a little cheaper. but I am in no way willing to risk any quality. I'm basically looking for a comparable turntable, at a cheaper price. Anyone know anything about the Denon one? Any help of suggestions would be awesome. thanks.

Posted by JohnSmith on Apr-07-2003 17:19:

I've not heard anything about the denon, besides marketing shpiel.

I reccomend a technics, but if you wanna go cheaper, i have heard good things about the Stanton STR8-80s and STR8-100s which are a little cheaper.

also numark makes a lot of decent decks as well.

Posted by dj1212 on Apr-07-2003 17:35:

if you can afford it, just go for the Technics, put from my experience, once you go to the 1200s, you cant ever go back to anything else.

I tried using some Stanton direct drive turntable once, but after using the 1200s for a long time, it just wasn't right.

one2one2

Posted by hey cheggy on Apr-07-2003 17:51:

^^^^^^^^^ ditto.

I had always used technics and a while back, I was asked to spin at a party where the dj had bought his Pioneer Decks. It was a waste of time. I stopped mixing after 3 songs. It's worth the money if you can afford it, and it makes things so much easier for you.

You're not going to get anything as good at a lower price.

Posted by Zack Roth on Apr-07-2003 18:02:

Cool, thanks. Looks like the Technics is the way to go.

Posted by basd on Apr-07-2003 18:06:

My personal preference goes to the Gemini PT-2400.. I have two of these myself, and I love em !

Problem is they aren't fabricated anymore, maybe you can still get a pair, you won't feel sorry..

Otherwise maybe the PT-2100 is an option.. It's even cheaper than the 2400 one, and it's good quality !

Nothing beats Technics though, but if you want to spend a little less, Gemini may be a good option.

Posted by dknylady on Apr-07-2003 18:51:

well, personally i would recommend you get the stanton str8-80 or 100 if $ is a concern...I have the stanton str8-80 turntables and i love them. they're great...I'm able to jump on the techs at the club w/ no problems. i mean, of course the torque isn't as great as the techs, but nothing that would make a difference. they actually even have more features than the techs...

I got the stantons after doing a lot of research on the best dex and because i couldn't afford to get a pair of techs. i'd rather spend that money i saved on vinyl. (and i did...i really did, jeez)

Posted by deejay2002 on Apr-07-2003 20:26:

NOTHING....I repeat, NOTHING beats Technics. Like I used to say...

"Pay more now, and be happy later "

But if you get like Gemini or stanton...etc

"Pay less now, and buy another one later "

Posted by Dj Flesch on Apr-07-2003 22:16:

I have a Numark TTX1, which is now a bit cheaper than the Technics TTs. It's $399, which is $90 less than the M3D on www.pssl.com. I think that this table is at least as good as a Tech, if not better.

Honestly, I hate posts that say nothing more than "Technics rUlE mAn!" They are NOT the only way to go if you still want quality equipment. My suggestion, which is the same to everyone looking for hardware, is it go to a place like sam ash or mars music etc and try them out for yourself. See how they respond to your touch, and look at the stats and compare them to other TTs by using the manufacturer's websites. Remember that not only do you have to by a TT, but you have to buy a cartrage to go with it, which depending, can run you over $100 too!

Posted by Fast Turtle on Apr-07-2003 22:56:

I used to have Gemini PT1000's but they were crap compared to 1200's...My advice is go for the 1200's. I've also heard good things about the new numarks, but I'd still trust the technics. The technics you can find for about $400 each and numarks for $370.

Posted by dj1212 on Apr-08-2003 13:27:

I guess I should have mentioned that my post was in reference to about 2-3 years ago, and there has been a lot of technological development since then, so I agree that there may be new turntables that work better for less $$$ than the 1200s

Posted by trancearmada on Apr-08-2003 22:39:

if you want a quality deck get either 1210's or MKD's 3
or Numark TTX1 or Stanton STR8-100 or any Vestax deck

Posted by IntegraR0064 on Apr-09-2003 00:01:

I have stanton str8-100s.....and they're more than good enough for anything you're going to do. I personally like them better than the technics...they have more features, they have plenty of torque, they are cheaper (you can find a new set of str8-100s really cheap on ebay right now...), not to mention those blue LEDs look really cool...haha.

Also I do a lot of scratching, so the straight arm is good. The thing never skips...and I have barely any weight on it.

I probably wouldn't get the str8-80 or anything below though...not much torque. just the 90's or 100's.

Hope that helps.

Posted by Tiger777 on Apr-09-2003 00:35:

The gemini PT-2100 is a good midclass starter if you ask me. The price/quality of this TT is good.

Posted by DjTasper on Apr-09-2003 00:42:

check out the new gemini pdt-6000 they run about $300 and there specs (wow&flutter gemini=.01 technics=.02) and torque (gemini=3.0kg/cm) are considerably better then the 1200's plus they have some amazing features that would really trick out a mix check out my post about the gems vs the technics and see what peeps are saying (if they've responded yet)
http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...threadid=100257

also if you order from pssl.com the pt-2400 and pt-2100 are the same price as the new pdt-6000 so you might as well go for the pdt-6000 if you decide to go with gemini.

Posted by deadman on Apr-11-2003 15:39:

i also have a turntable question
i have stanton str8 60's and had them for not a year yet

but one of the plates is a bit wonky and im guessing the middle pointy thing( sorry about lack of terminology) is a bit bent

does ne one knoe how to straighten this or make the plate spin more horizontally and less wonky as it sometimes skips and can be a bit annoying

cheers

Posted by dknylady on Apr-11-2003 21:35:

it's called the spindle...

is it loose? take off the pladder (the metal plate) and look at it then...hope you can fix it!

Posted by deadman on Apr-12-2003 03:09:

hey yer its called the spindle:P
nah its not loose its bent so it isnt exactly vertical (if u knoe wot i mean)
is there ne way that this can be straighten without fknin up my turnie?

Posted by dknylady on Apr-12-2003 03:14:

ok, so you took off the pladder though? does everything seem right there?

i would be hesistant to take a hammer to it, because that will void your warranty if you have one. take it to a place like sam ash to be looked at...

good luck w/ that!

Posted by deadman on Apr-12-2003 15:26:

yes... sam ash dont think we have that in oz?

i dont think ill go the hammer way

hmmm ill get new turnies soon so i suppose it doesnt matter but thanx ne way