What turntables to get?

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What turntables to get?

Im thinking of getting two turntables, and going Scratch Live. I play deephouse, so rarely have more then 2 decks playing at once.
Playing with controllers is easy and all, but I think dvs will be more fun.
The one thing I have against it is that turntables at venues always seem to be broken… but for my bedroom it will be so much fun!

Im in doubt now… should I get a pair of Technics (second-hand, since you dont find new ones anywhere). Or should I get a new pair of super OEM’s.
I know Technics last a lifetime, but Im just afraid of ending up with a crappy pair.

Any thoughts on this? Its not like I am gonna get them short-term, just thinking things over and trying to decide the right thing :slight_smile:

My current setup consists of a A&H DB4 and a NI Maschine (which I seem to use way less then I thought).
I used to use my DB4 as a controller too, but I love the button bashing, so I will buy a new controller real soon (either X1, or the new A&H thingy that I can hook up to my DB4 using X-Link)

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No new thoughs sorry…
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Technics without question, you would be challenged to find a pair that didn’t work well. Just search craigslist and you can see for yourself. If you really wanted to waste some money you could buy new in box too.

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You could try the Stanton T.92usb

It’s got the same torque as Technics SL1200s, and all the extra benefits of the younger/newer generation OEM turntables.

(Plus you can easily rip your old vinyl through the USB interface. :wink: )

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If you want to have what most clubs have, just pick up a pair of Technics. The specific model is basically dependent on how much you’d like to spend.

The super OEM tables are nice, but I found that most of the “bells and whistles” aren’t really that useful in all honesty, and they are all a little different. The Stanton ST-150’s, Vestax PDX 2000/3000, and Numark TTX are all said to be fairly solid.

That being said, I’m happy I went and got myself a pair of Technics 1200’s (even though they are MK2’s) because it’s nice being used to the stuff that may be in a club. And that’s what my buddies (for the most part) have in their own home setups, so we can transition easily when messing about.

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Techs… Also, curious - why SSL over Traktor?

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I said I was going Scrath Live, not Serato :wink:

Seems like the Technics are the way to go, being used to their torque and feeling is indeed a good thing I guess :slight_smile:

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Scratch Live is Serato, Traktor Is TSP2 = Traktor Scratch Pro 2

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If your going for TT’s, i will recommend what i always recommend..

Techs first of all (pick up some mk5’s if possible)
Stanton 150’s
Numark TTX’s

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Technics…FTW!

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1450×1450 232 KB

ST.150 > ANY OTHER TT ON THE MARKET

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I’d have to agree if i was gonna get a new pair.. but i also just bought a pair of fresh m5g’s.. i’m a sucker for technics still:sunglasses:

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No more rum-coke’s for me on weekdays :wink:

Whats so good about the stanton’s?

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I just love 12s cause they’re a design classic, industry standard, steeped in history, as well as the most solid turntables ever.

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the software is free, no update fees, no confusing upgrade paths, Also SL-1/3 or Rane 57 found in most clubs here in the US

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It was more of a question for OP with his particular setup but discussion isn’t really necessary since he’s said that he’s using TSP.

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Not 100% free… The interfaces themselves are highly expensive when compared to similar models without SSL compatibility.

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I have played on techs and stantons.

Cannot go wrong with either of them.

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Looks like I’m the Salmon swimming against the stream. I just picked up a pair of used Gemini PT-1000s and I have NO complaints. 100$ each, great torque, and pretty solid feeling. If you are on a budget and can find these, from what I’ve read, they were the last quality gemini table ever made.