I’m really more of a lurker, but thought I would share my setup. I like it a lot, the STR8-150s are excellent, but I’m looking forward to reacquiring a set of Technics in the next couple of months. The setup is as follows:
Stanton STR8-150s
Rane Sixty Two
Shure Whitelabels
M Audio BX5s
Yamaha HS80Ms
Macbook Pro
Crane Stand
Sony V700s
Ikea Stuff
Etc.
As you can see, I have my decks facing into the room.. The second picture is the wall on the other side of the room.. The rest of the apartment is trashed right now so no more pictures!
Hmm, why on earth would you want to downgrade to Technics if you have STR8-150’s? Yes, 1200’s were the industry standard for decades, but that in no way, shape, or form makes them the current best. Those 150’s are in essence technics decks on steroids and it should be common knowledge they’re superior in every way. Stanton basically waited for Technics’ patent to run out, then replicated the design almost to a T. To improve, they gave it a higher torque motor, made the deck MUCH heavier (dampens vibrations better), in addititon to a plethora of other random features (reverse, start/stop speed adjust, etc.). The fact that it also adds line and digital outs alone make it worth it’s weight in gold. There’s no better DJ TT on the market, period…may wanna read up on your equipment a little more before doing something rash like that.
Whoa dude, I don’t like your tone at all. You can try arguing what gear is better, but you don’t know me well enough to tell me what I do or don’t know about equipment. I rocked a pair of SL-1200MK2s for five years, used them nearly every day, and I loved them. I’ve had the STR8-150s for a year now, used them nearly every day, and they’re pretty darn good. That being said, you can list off Stanton’s sales pitch all you want - at the end of the day I still miss my Technics.
hmm, Nope. There was no “tone” or sales “pitch” which are your at your own liberty of interpretation…only trying to offer info and help someone out. To each his own, use whatever makes you happy.
