Alternative to Technics 1200 MK

[gRxnch]

Okay, so for a DJ on a budjet, what would be a cheaper alternative to a SL-1200? Eventually I'll be picking up a set of 1200's or 1210's, but for now I just can't afford a set of them.
Any input at all is helpful..thanks guys

-gRxnch

[sss18734]

Numark TT-500's are a great choice that can be hand for under $300 a pair. More torque than the Technics, actually.

[dripstep]

Gemini pt-1000s. Lots of torque, and the pitch faders are very accurate.


Let the hate begin

[kevn]

may you check out some tests about stanton turntables. there are some really nice models out there but more expensive than the 1210, but there are also much cheaper models out there on the market.

[llumley]

Save your money... get the 1200's off the bat...

[Cook]

Used 1200/1210 mk2/mk5

/win.

[smiTTTen]

Used 1200/1210 mk2/mk5

/win.

Any reason the M3Ds weren't included? Just curious....

[MyUsername]

Save your money... get the 1200's off the bat...

http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/3ogo5m/
Source: Made this mistake myself. Vinyl playback is delicate the right wheels and the right needles are a must.

[cutflow]

i use 2x numark tt200 for $200 each and does the same thing as technics. only thing is you must spend a little cash on s-tonearm, good stylus, and something else that looks like a ball at the end of a tone arm of the technics. or you can become a bidder on ebay.

[hipnopath]

Any reason the M3Ds weren't included? Just curious....

I do love my M3Ds. People think the MK5s are so much better then the M3Ds even though the only difference between M3Ds and MK5s is an LED Target Light and the tracking force on a M3D is 1-3 grams compared to 1-6 grams.