saving money for 2x turntables but what to get?

[DjLiquitATL]

I got vestax pdx 2000 mkI's avail with shure m447 carts send me a pm and we can setup a deal

[amidoinitrite]

MK2's for $375 is a massive rip off.
you can find them for $100-200 easily.
I let a pair of custom white technics, new pitch, Blue LEDs, Cases, slip mats, needles, 6 styli, RCAs go for $700 on ebay.. after shipping.
..that is about an average price for PERFECTLY working technics with all accessories..
I'd pay $375 for MK5's.. not MK2's

[Wala]

Aside from the 1200's check out the Numark TTX's or the Stanton STR8-150's. Both are really well made turntables.

[Nicky H]

The first link is scratched to hell - avoid that one mate.

The middle and last links looks like nice decks - but one is a MKII and one is a MK5.

I would look for a pair - you will maybe get a better deal.

[sobi]

I don't have experience on many other non-technics decks, so I can't talk from experience. I have to say this though. I have seen clubs use the a single turntable for 20 years with out ever replacing it, and only getting it tuned. They might have changed them out when newer iterations came out, but that's it. You can argue that no other brand has had that chance to challenge the durability, but why fix what's not broken? Technics turntables are the only brand I have ever seen where the product outlast genres of music.

[amidoinitrite]

Unless you need them right away you could wait to get a good deal on craigslist.
I got my first MK2 for $70. Only needed new RCAs and LEDs.

I also saw a pair on craigslist this month for $250.. worked perfectly (or so they said.. but still a good deal).. i just wish I had money.

[DjLiquitATL]

U can find techs on local craigslist or ebay for around $150-$300/each depending...but most are beat to shit...everyone I've got on ebay I have to paint, calibrate among other things to get 100%... there are a few of us out there that sell fully functioning techs but not many on ebay

[Rkid_Dan]

I'm purchasing x2 Second hand Stanton Str -150's within the next week.

Have i made a good choice ?

[amidoinitrite]

I'm purchasing x2 Second hand Stanton Str -150's within the next week.

Have i made a good choice ?

Good TTs.. from what I've heard..
But really depends on the price and condition.

[DjLiquitATL]

I remember talking to stanton rep years ago when they changed the design...they work fine but they are pretty ugly...stanton rep said they wanted the ttables to look like an island