Technics SL-1200 MK2 or Vestax PDX 2000- you choose

[papayankee]

Technics SL-1200 MK2 or Vestax PDX 2000

Which one would you pick, and why?

...I'm trying to decide

[hipnopath]

In what context/purpose? For learning to mix/rock a club, 1200s all day. Might as well learn on the industry standard and they've been around for some 30 years for good reason. Now, otherwise, I'd totally get a PDX 2000 for doing more turntablism. Don't get me wrong, 1200s are great for turntablism, but the PDX has much more torque, ultra pitch, features like adjustible torque and brake speed. Read this review and decide for yourself.

http://www.skratchworx.com/reviews/pdx2000mkii.php

The only real difference between a PDX2000MK2 and MK1 is the platter height and tonearm system. Everything else is pretty much the same.

[bmwnutfrombirth]

The only real difference between a PDX2000MK2 and MK1 is the platter height and tonearm system. Everything else is pretty much the same.

So, everything that makes a turntable work is different, basically?

[hipnopath]

So, everything that makes a turntable work is different, basically?

No... just the platter height as shown in these two pictures:




And the tonearm:




Still uses same motor/electronics, just slimmed a bit. Please read the review.

[photojojo]

There's not enough different between those two to really make a difference as far as club standards go. You may have to change your technique a little switching between them, but the basics are still going to be the same.

[djlotus]

Any chance you can get your hands on them to try them both out before you decide?

I have used both and I liked the Technics better. I didn't like the way the platter felt on the Vestax.

It is all subjective.

[papayankee]

In what context/purpose?

I was going to use it for mostly scratching.

Any chance you can get your hands on them to try them both out before you decide?

No I don't think I'd be able to try them out side by side- I'm buying them second hand.

MY initial thought was to go for the 1200. If I were to have any issues with it then parts would be easy to find, and it seems like its easier to repair....but then I saw all of the extra features on the PDX200

[djlotus]

As far as the extra features go, it may be a while before you could utilize them while scratching unless you already know how to scratch.

[papayankee]

As far as the extra features go, it may be a while before you could utilize them while scratching unless you already know how to scratch.

I mean the extra features wasn't a big pull, it was probably because people were saying it tracked better than the 1200's...but many people scratch PERFECTLY on the 1200's...so ehh I'm torn

EDIT: I decided on the Technics

[sarasin]

LOL...I seen people scratch perfectly on PDX2000's too!



I had a pair and they FUCKING strong decks. I must admit, the SL's look more sexy to me...
Not a big fan of the rounded edges on the Vextax. Looks a bit toyish.

SL's are the shit...but if you going turntablism...PDX.