For a first set up , i would recomend direct tt and a standard mixer.

I recommend you just fork out the extra cash for dds, Citronic packages are quite cheap for dds, their better mixer is good 2, ive only tried them, so if anybody has got them, speak now.
My current setup is:
2x Technics sl-1200 mk2 Silver
Stanton 3 channel mixer, RM3 or something like that
DJ S Blue Ortofon concordes
Panasonic 400WATT main speakers
ministry headphones, the goldish ones, that come with a cd and bag.

citronic? never heard of them, do you know where i can get them?? or are they a store.. thanks for the help so far.. but I was also really wanting to know the difference between direct and belt drive

Direct Drives run on a motor. They tend to last longer and become more durable for DJ usage.
Belt's suck for DJ usage because they run on the movement of something similar to a rubber band. They wear out over a non durable time.

SO DD IS THE WAY TO BE!!

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alright dd is the way to go, dows anybody know of quality dd's and a quality mixer that i can get wihtout burning a hole in my pocket? citronic was recomended but I can't seem to find those on the web.. and their site citronic.com is down... i need a recomendation.. like the numark tt-1250's?? I am pretty much clueless, anybody own a good set? and would recomend it?

I know you probably don't wanna hear this, but there is really only one choice for DJ turntables if you are serious, the Tech1200SL series..

anything else, and your just going to upgrade it in the future anyway.. you can skimp on the mixer, but if I were you, I'd by tech12s for your decks.

and if you do decide not to get techs, then FOR SURE, don't get belt drives, they suck for mixing, the pitch slides around.

yaaa the 1200's are a little bit outa my price range? any recomendations for a value turntable? get a lot outa your money?

also what about cd turtables do those compare to vinyl?.. they are in most cases cheaper

just save up and get the technics... you'll be kicking yourself later if you don't

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I shoudl still save up and buy the technics even if I'm just buying them to mess around with!?! I'm not planning on djing at clubs with them... If thats so I'm shocked... but hey thats how it goes. Are ya sure Technics are the best? I've heard vestax are good, as well as stanton.. I really just want a good value TT

I DJ in a club ( www.clubprogressive.com ) and they have techs there...i practice on Gemini XL 500 II and they are perfect for practicing...check those out...and for a mixer i got a Gemini PS 676 pro II...my setup was like 600 and its perfect for me