Can't tell you anything about the Stanton package, but I have the Numark package. Tables aren't the hottest decks out there, but they are nice to learn on. There is a noticeable difference obviously between them and Techs, but I think if you learn on a lesser model it will only help you in the long run.

The mixer is very basic, and doesn't include a lot of features. But again, it gets the job done if you're just starting out. I've had my package for about 3 months now and I'm slowly upgrading piece by piece. If you're in no hurry, save up and get Techs and a decent mixer right off the bat. But if you're in my situation and just wanna get started, it's a nice way to start so you can upgrade later on when it's more convenient.

don't buy belt drive turntables, you'll regret it because they'll be alot harder to mix on.

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Originally posted by DJ Chrono don't buy belt drive turntables, you'll regret it because they'll be alot harder to mix on.

That's not necessarily true, I was able to mix perfectly fine with the belt drives I had at first. The problem with belt drives is that they're too sensitive and make jumping to direct drives a little more difficult IMO.

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Both packages he mentioned are Direct Drive.

I have used the stanton decks, and the main disadvantage imo with them was the pitch is wildly inaccurate, there are parts of the +/-10% which are you simply cannot get to meaning you will often have to pitch the live track to get the cue track matched. Also the speed of the deck may shift a little bit after you have already cued up the next track (annoying). Also, the torque was quite poor, a lot of records will just stop completely under your hands, but you will get used to it and learn how hard you need to push the record etc, it just takes a bit of practice.

I haven't mixed on the numark decks but I would guess they may have some of the same problems (correct me if i'm wrong, cheap decks are cheap decks), but if 300 quid is all you can pay for a full package i guess both would serve you adequately.

Also, as other people will probably mention, learn to mix on either of these and you'll be in heaven with better equipment if you decide to upgrade later on.

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Originally posted by venomdx I have used the stanton decks, and the main disadvantage imo with them was the pitch is wildly inaccurate, there are parts of the +/-10% which are you simply cannot get to meaning you will often have to pitch the live track to get the cue track matched. Also the speed of the deck may shift a little bit after you have already cued up the next track (annoying).

That's exactly how my Stanton Str8-80 is and it's EXTREMELY frustrating.. No opinion on the Numarks. I just can't wait til I'm able to afford some 1200s.

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Originally posted by venomdx I have used the stanton decks, and the main disadvantage imo with them was the pitch is wildly inaccurate, there are parts of the +/-10% which are you simply cannot get to meaning you will often have to pitch the live track to get the cue track matched. Also the speed of the deck may shift a little bit after you have already cued up the next track (annoying). Also, the torque was quite poor, a lot of records will just stop completely under your hands, but you will get used to it and learn how hard you need to push the record etc, it just takes a bit of practice.

Yes, I feel the same way!

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Originally posted by Omegasox Both packages he mentioned are Direct Drive.

Oh, sorry I didnt realize that.

I wasnt familiar with the STR8-30's. I just assumed they would be belt drives, because the STR8-50s are belt, and every model higher is direct.

I own the STR8-60's, and even with them its hard enough to pitch up the tracks. It's doable, just harder than with a 1200 or equivalant table.

I kind of regret buying the 60s, as I should have saved up some more to get some pdx-2000s