# What turntables to get? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [September 29, 2011, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/what-turntables-to-get/30463 "2011-09-29T18:25:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![addictive](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ea666f/32.png) [@addictive](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/addictive)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/what-turntables-to-get/30463/1 "2011-09-29T18:25:42Z")
**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 🙂 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) ---
**Author:** ![lethal\_pizzle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/lethal_pizzle/32/11770_2.png) [@lethal\_pizzle](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/lethal_pizzle)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/what-turntables-to-get/30463/2 "2011-09-29T18:38:04Z")
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**Author:** ![Xonetacular](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/xonetacular/32/13588_2.png) [@Xonetacular](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Xonetacular)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/what-turntables-to-get/30463/3 "2011-09-29T19:16:22Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![tekki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/tekki/32/12829_2.png) [@tekki](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/tekki)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/what-turntables-to-get/30463/4 "2011-09-29T19:57:22Z")
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. 😉 ) ---
**Author:** ![Bassline\_Brine](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/bassline_brine/32/15043_2.png) [@Bassline\_Brine](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Bassline_Brine)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/what-turntables-to-get/30463/5 "2011-09-29T20:14:56Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![DigitalDevil](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/digitaldevil/32/12514_2.png) [@DigitalDevil](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/DigitalDevil)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/what-turntables-to-get/30463/6 "2011-09-29T20:28:12Z")
Techs… Also, curious - why SSL over Traktor? ---
**Author:** ![addictive](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ea666f/32.png) [@addictive](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/addictive)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/what-turntables-to-get/30463/7 "2011-09-29T21:12:52Z")
I said I was going Scrath Live, not Serato 😉 Seems like the Technics are the way to go, being used to their torque and feeling is indeed a good thing I guess 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![hrtbrkd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/58956e/32.png) [@hrtbrkd](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/hrtbrkd)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/what-turntables-to-get/30463/8 "2011-09-29T21:14:38Z")
Scratch Live is Serato, Traktor Is TSP2 = Traktor Scratch Pro 2 ---
**Author:** ![Liambo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/liambo/32/13265_2.png) [@Liambo](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Liambo)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/what-turntables-to-get/30463/9 "2011-09-29T21:33:14Z")
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 ---
**Author:** ![DjZzeless](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/djzzeless/32/14435_2.png) [@DjZzeless](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/DjZzeless)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/what-turntables-to-get/30463/10 "2011-09-29T21:37:18Z")
Technics…FTW! ---
**Author:** ![Daniel956](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecb155/32.png) [@Daniel956](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Daniel956)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/what-turntables-to-get/30463/11 "2011-09-29T21:47:09Z")
![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/techtools/original/3X/e/1/e1b0b34101057c3e46f6e4814ae980a7260f2324.jpeg) ST.150 \> ANY OTHER TT ON THE MARKET ---
**Author:** ![djMIXali](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/djmixali/32/14292_2.png) [@djMIXali](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/djMIXali)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/what-turntables-to-get/30463/12 "2011-09-29T22:02:43Z")
> [@Daniel956](#): > > ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/techtools/original/3X/e/1/e1b0b34101057c3e46f6e4814ae980a7260f2324.jpeg) > > ST.150 \> ANY OTHER TT ON THE MARKET 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🕶 ---
**Author:** ![addictive](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ea666f/32.png) [@addictive](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/addictive)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 10:37pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/what-turntables-to-get/30463/13 "2011-09-29T22:37:49Z")
> [@hrtbrkd](#): > > Scratch Live is Serato, Traktor Is TSP2 = Traktor Scratch Pro 2 No more rum-coke’s for me on weekdays 😉 Whats so good about the stanton’s? ---
**Author:** ![MaxOne](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/maxone/32/13139_2.png) [@MaxOne](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/MaxOne)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2011, 10:45pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/what-turntables-to-get/30463/14 "2011-09-29T22:45:27Z")
I just love 12s cause they’re a design classic, industry standard, steeped in history, as well as the most solid turntables ever. ---
**Author:** ![JesC](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/jesc/32/10376_2.png) [@JesC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/JesC)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2011, 12:48am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/what-turntables-to-get/30463/15 "2011-09-30T00:48:54Z")
> [@DigitalDevil](#): > > Techs… Also, curious - why SSL over Traktor? 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 ---
**Author:** ![DigitalDevil](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/digitaldevil/32/12514_2.png) [@DigitalDevil](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/DigitalDevil)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2011, 11:27am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/what-turntables-to-get/30463/16 "2011-09-30T11:27:46Z")
> [@JesC](#): > > 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 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. ---
**Author:** ![MrPopinjay](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/mrpopinjay/32/14471_2.png) [@MrPopinjay](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/MrPopinjay)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2011, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/what-turntables-to-get/30463/17 "2011-09-30T12:35:05Z")
> [@JesC](#): > > the software is free Not 100% free… The interfaces themselves are highly expensive when compared to similar models without SSL compatibility. ---
**Author:** ![de.j.l](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@de.j.l](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/de.j.l)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2011, 1:04pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/what-turntables-to-get/30463/18 "2011-09-30T13:04:18Z")
I have played on techs and stantons. Cannot go wrong with either of them. ---
**Author:** ![dripstep](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/dripstep/32/15184_2.png) [@dripstep](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/dripstep)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2011, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/what-turntables-to-get/30463/19 "2011-09-30T13:43:57Z")
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.