Hey I was wondering. Everyone says to get MK2's Technics that is. I have cheaper TT's but the only difference I can notice is the torque. I mean do I realy need it for an extra US$125. I mean I can understand if you are mixing something like tecno and breaks or dnb where you need quick pickup but I mean do you REALLY need it for trance? My TT's when I hold the record on some it keeps going and on other thicker ones it stops bt I mean it doesnt effect mixing at all. I just can't see the point in all the extra money just for torque. Explanations?

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Torque matters in terms on Sustained Torque...

The main reason most people tell you to buy techs is not really because the specs. Don't understand me wrong, the specs of SL's are really good, but new tables are coming with better options.

The main thing about Techies is their reliability. If you buy an SL now, it still will work as good as new in 20 years. It's just built as a tank. Besides, most venues still use them. So if you use them also and come in a venue you'll be able to spin on them right away, without adapting to them.

But if you say it doesn't affect your mixing, just keep spinning on your TT's. As I always say, it's not the equipment that matters, it's the music.

I think that any turntable can be as good as new for a long time.... depends on how well you're keeping it...... I mean, they say that cheap and "lower end" mixers are less durable than the high end ones (pioneer, etc....). but I have a Phonic mixer for over 2.5 years now.... no damage to it whatsoever. it's in top condition and working like a new one.... and I think Phonic are considered "low end" cause they're cheap as hell and I bet 80% of the ppl in thease forums never heard of Phonic....
but the key is..... that I'm keeping it good....

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Originally posted by Dj Thy The main thing about Techies is their reliability. If you buy an SL now, it still will work as good as new in 20 years. It's just built as a tank. Besides, most venues still use them.

Agreed. The fact that when they released the new model Technics 1210’s, the MK3’s, they changed hardly a thing to them speaks volumes. Despite the fact that newer, more flashy turntables with extra features are constantly being released, Technics have still remained industry standard.

I'm definately going to get Technics when I;m older I just didn't have alot of money to spend for now. But mine are fine, Ive never had any trouble and I am keeping them good. I;m not throwing them around or dropping them.

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torque makes a huge difference. I first started mixing on staton str8-80's, decent, not high on torque. I noticed this when tryinf sratch and or speed up the record with my finger when tryin to get the two songs BM's. With the stantons if i gave it too much it would wind up from my torque.

IMO 1200's are the best because they are solid. My DJ friend Marc A. has techs that are from 1981. They work just as good as mine that are only 2 years old now. same torque and everything. I would say stick with what you know will stay in top condition for many years to come. Techs.

reasons for sl1200's:

a) simple - no cheesy useless features to break or distract you.
b) reliability - they go and go, very robust
c) standard - get used to them.. you'll probably be spinning on them anywhere you play out
d) torque - they spin up nice and quick
e) investment - they hold thier value
f) stability - 0.01% wow&flutter.. your mix will stay matched
g) responsive - the pitch control means business in a serious way

-mer

HAH my vestax decks have more torque than 1200's!

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the new numark TTX1 are better than SL ( the stats in paper ) .... but its still numark .....


SL is a standar and build like a tank so .... buy it !

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