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Prism
Hello I would like to hear from your experience which are better, direct or belt drive t-tables for someone who knows basics about DJing but nothing about the technical side of it. Basically I am aware that belt drive eventually break down and not intended for scratching. Eventually I am not going to be abusing the equipment but I would like to be able to spin the record backwards every once in awhile without indangering the mechanism. My budget is limited ($300) which is why I am considering buying Numark TT1625. Thanks!!!
DJ 00 Tommy
Definitly go for direct drive. Belt driven is just not the way!
Prism
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Originally posted by DJ 00 Tommy
Definitly go for direct drive. Belt driven is just not the way!


Cheers mate, Numark Battle Pak TT1625 what do you reckon??
sleepydragon
i just got some new decks last week i used to have the 1625 there pretty good to learn on but after a year or so when ur better u will soon want to upgrade them.
Driguez
belt drive sucks period.....go direct drive,try ebay or something might get a good deal on decent pair of TT,try stantons str8 80,are pretty good and not that expensive..........good luck
shades_of_gray
D I R E C T
DJ_Ikronix
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djwright
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Originally posted by DJ_Ikronix
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i think he gets it now LoLz
Timski
what was that?... I think we missed the point of what you were trying to tell us? :haha:
r5a
Direct no doubt, you'll save yourself LOADS of headaches and problems down the road if you take that path.

[Chriz]
yeah get Direct right away..no point buying belt driven decks now and then spend more to upgrade them again..unless you're unsure if you are able to sustain the interest in dj-ing...
Nick Mimas
On a belt drive turntable you can't backspin as the belt eventually stretches and breaks.
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