Looking for mid range turntable

[Will MaXimal]

Hey guys...


So i have started to build my new setup (thank you Andrew B :slayer:) and now that i have some great CD decks... i want to start thinking about vinyl. I dont really feel like paying $800 dollars for a pair of used technics if i can get a nice mid level deck for half the cost.

I was looking into the Stanton T.92 decks as my first choice.


I dont need anything built like a Technics in terms of the casing as these decks will only be used in my home studio, however i would like a deck that was close to the technic quality in terms of sound and strength of its direct drive motor (torque).

Can anyone please recommend a few different decks? I might be able to score the T.92's for $500 new (for a pair)


Thanks Guys :tup:

[Will MaXimal]

Also, not looking at the Numarks because they just look to much like toys to me. Also looking for S-Tone arm :D


To all of the TTX owners out there... dont hate me.

[djlotus]

As far as good sound quality and strong motor, the options are nearly endless. I have heard great things about some of the Stantons.

[DTR]

Buy a Super OEM (http://aboutdj.nl/reviews/10-draaitafels/232-synq-xtrm1-etc-english-version-of-the-review.html)

[Manu]

+1 on super OEM, though it should be fairly easy to find a used top brand pair (technics or 150s )of in decent condition.

[Will MaXimal]

+1 on super OEM, though it should be fairly easy to find a used top brand pair (technics or 150s )of in decent condition.

The prices for second hand decks are insane right now... No way will i drop a grand for used decks :D

Never heard of this deck?

[Will MaXimal]

No one else wants to chime in?

[Will MaXimal]

Alright... Its between the Audio-Technica AT-LP1240-USB and the Stanton T.92


Can anyone please give me some feedback on these decks?


:slayer:

[Hausgeist]

Putting in an unwanted vote for the TTX. Try one out. Trust me.

[HBBoogie]

Go for the Audio Technica AT-LP1240. It's the same deck as the Stanton 150, which is better than the Stanton T.92.

[oliosky]

audio technica man. Alot better than the t92. Also have a look around fro second hand super OEM decks. I picked up a barely used american audio htd 4.5 for about $200. S shaped tonearm too.

http://www.djworx.com/skratchworx/reviews/hdt45.php

[Hausgeist]

Dude, you're getting a Dell.

[Will MaXimal]

Damn man... I cant seem to find the American Audio deck anywhere.

[Hausgeist]

Damn man... I cant seem to find the American Audio deck anywhere.

They are really scarce. If I were going that route now, I'd just get the Audio Technica AT-LP1240.

[Nicadraus]

They are really scarce. If I were going that route now, I'd just get the Audio Technica AT-LP1240.


^^^This...

or the Reloop RP-6000MK6B.

[Hausgeist]

^^^This...

or the Reloop RP-6000MK6B.

You won't find Reloop turntables in the U.S.

[Boomcie]

Damn man... I cant seem to find the American Audio deck anywhere.

Someone actually had a pair going pretty cheap in the For Sale section, but I don't know how legit he is

[Will MaXimal]

HaHa he has not been online in a while, i think i am going to go with the Audio-Technica decks :D

[MeowMix]

Hey i have a guy in DC super desperate to sell his tech MK2s. It might be worth it shipping included because they seem in really condition and he is willing to go as low as possible.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ele/3106391159.html

[Nicadraus]

You won't find Reloop turntables in the U.S.

Really? No Reloop dealership there?

[Hausgeist]

Really? No Reloop dealership there?

AFAIK U.S. Reloop distributors only carry cd/media players, mixers, and headphones.

As far as dj turntables go, we have Technics, Vestax, Stanton, Numark, Audio Technica, and DJTech. That's off the top of my head. I might have missed something.

[sephi]

Super OEM.

[Will MaXimal]

Just picked up a ST-150 for only $200!!! Looked like a brand new deck, just needs a new tone arm clip.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/gnarkills/ST-150.jpg

After I pay Andrew the rest on his CDJ's i am looking to pick up another one :slayer:

[Hausgeist]

Nice! :tup:

Let us know how you like it.

[oliosky]

love the st150s. I know its blasphemous but I think they are better than technics 1200

[Will MaXimal]

love the st150s. I know its blasphemous but I think they are better than technics 1200

I have used them before and i agree!