Numark Turntables?

[Otacon]

Gooch, that was the exactly the info i was looking for, thanks a ton my friend. And thanks to everyone for helping

[R2D2]

No plastic in my turntables.

Technics pitch fader cap and start stop buttons are plastic with a metal finish

[bmwnutfrombirth]

Technics pitch fader cap and start stop buttons are plastic with a metal finish

I stand corrected. And FWIW, i've played on Numarks (TT200s and their godawful 1200 look-alike predecessors) and Vestax PDX-2000s, and while they are both good decks, i'll still *personally* take a 1200. Torque is great, and so is a decent pitch setting (+- 8% must've been awesome in '77, but it's not enough now, which is one definite oversight on the 1200) but what I like most is reliability. The 1200 is a tank. And it feels like a *real instrument, which I believe is something the other decks lack. But this is all personal opinion....

[R2D2]

I stand corrected. And FWIW, i've played on Numarks (TT200s and their godawful 1200 look-alike predecessors) and Vestax PDX-2000s, and while they are both good decks, i'll still *personally* take a 1200. Torque is great, and so is a decent pitch setting (+- 8% must've been awesome in '77, but it's not enough now, which is one definite oversight on the 1200) but what I like most is reliability. The 1200 is a tank. And it feels like a *real instrument, which I believe is something the other decks lack. But this is all personal opinion....

I agree Technics all the way


I would add in mixing terms the high torque motors of all the newer decks give more wow and flutter so do not hold the beat as well as 1200s have had a few pairs of techs over the years my set of 1200s had them for 13 years still were going strong when I sold them


@op Craigs list or ebay get a second hand set you can pick them up from the same price as a new set of any of the other decks mentioned if you hunt

in the uk I have seen them as low as £70 on ebay

[bmwnutfrombirth]

I agree Technics all the way


I would add in mixing terms the high torque motors of all the newer decks give more wow and flutter so do not hold the beat as well as 1200s have had a few pairs of techs over the years my set of 1200s had them for 13 years still were going strong when I sold them


@op Craigs list or ebay get a second hand set you can pick them up from the same price as a new set of any of the other decks mentioned if you hunt

in the uk I have seen them as low as £70 on ebay

I didn't even mention that point R2D2; Technics resale value NEVER GOES DOWN! why the hell would you buy anything else when you know you will get a 100% or more return when you sell them?

[pstokesy5]

If anyone is interested in some high quality tt's i may be listing my 2 american audio htd4.5 decks.... Same build as stanton st-150's... Great condition with sick mats and new stanton cartridges and needles. Pm me if interested

[bigbeatzz]

Stratchworx, do you have any experience with the TTXUSB? thats what i started this thread for was to find out about the difference between the TTX and the TTXUSB, ive read alot of reviews that say the torque on the USB isnt that good that its mostly used to transfer a vinyl music collection to digital and for mixing, not much scratching. What are your views on that?

Yes Skratchworx does =) - Gizmo is a legend!

http://www.skratchworx.com/reviews/ttx.php

[R2D2]

Gizmo is a legend!

most def big the Gizmo !!!!

[Nicadraus]

Like most DJs in the world, I'd get a pair of Techinics. Not only because 98% of traditional DJs prefer it but because it's proven its worth over any other DJ turntables ever made.

Not to boast or anything but I have tried and used about almost all DJ turntables out there and I swear that no other turntable can match the reliability, accuracy, sturdiness, parts availability, simplicity and most importantly, the feel of the legendary SL1200/1210. While some people would recommend a Numark, Vestax, Stanton or other super OEMs because of the non-important features, still they can't beat the 1200s in most aspects.

-Who needs more torque when the 1200 torque has been a standard for more than 3 decades already? Anyone who thinks it lacks in torque is either a moron or just have very heavy hands.

-Q-Bert and majority of the best turntablelists prefer the 1200s too even if they are/were sponsored with other brands. Got that figured?

-Who actually uses the reverse function like other turntable offered? Not even the reverse in CDJs are often used.

-Who needs a 78rpm? The grandpas and the great grandpas probably...

-How many DJs actually uses pitch range over 8%? I don't even go beyond 5%. 4.5% is probably the max pitch I have gone with my mixes. So turntables offering pitch range with more than 8% is irrelevant to many. That's also the reason why I am not keen on the SL1200 MK5G/M5G.

Just a few point I shared.

@the OP: Listen to what most people here suggests.

Actually they are. For real. Either save up for Technics, or just don't bother, because whatever cheap turntable you buy, you WILL get rid of to get 1200s. Trust me; i've seen two very close friends (and very good DJs) get TT200s, and they both dumped them less than 3 months later for 1200s. Just keep checking Craigslist; something WILL come up. I just found one about an hour away for $150, so deals are out there...

^^^This!

[DJWORX]

Yes Skratchworx does =) - Gizmo is a legend!

http://www.skratchworx.com/reviews/ttx.php

You're too kind. But I'm just a vocal arsehole with an opinion that people seem to like. I've tried many decks, and keep coming back to TTXs. I've got my pair of original TTX1s (the ones that got the bad rep) and after the repair they've been solid for 8 years now. They sit next to a pair of Stanton STR8-150s - equally good decks which are seen as the logical successors to the 1200s.

most def big the Gizmo !!!!

...waves...

Look - this thread is in danger of going the way of all other Technics threads in every other forum. The facts however are few, the rest is personal opinion. It is an undisputed fact that Technics ruled the DJ industry. They are solid, reliable and last forever. And if that's your main buying criteria, then track down a pair today and go for it.

However, a world of other turntables exist to suit a range of budgets and styles. When I got back into the DJ game, I stood back and made a balanced impartial decision about which decks to get, the research from which led me to start skratchworx 8 years ago.

I'm not one to be swayed by listening to the loudest voices shouting a single brand name at me. If anything, it makes me look around at the competitors a little more, because often the reason for shouting might not be good enough for my own needs. And that's what is important - what do I need from a product.

Longevity is not top of my list. That said, the others haven't been around as long as Technics so it's a moot point right now. I want high torque, a straight arm, wide pitch choice and some design flare. And of course, it also has to do the basics solidly too. But I do want a range of features that allows me to mess around with music more so than 8% pitch range and... well that's it really. Yay - decks that last 30 years but do little else than play music with a narrow pitch adjustment. Fine for others but not for me.

So I urge people to not be swayed by people's loud and vocal loyalty to an iconic brand. Yes it's iconic for a reason, and that is largely a single longevity based one. But there a lot of other decks out there that do a lot more for a lot less cash, but might not last quite as long. Use your brain and make your own decision. If that decision is Technics, then at least justify with sound reasoning, and not just because everyone else uses them so they must be good. They are, but they might not be the best for your needs. And that's the same for turntables, controllers or anything product out there.