Hello, I am trying to get back into home DJ'ing after a 20 odd year break. The last decks I owned were Gemini's. I never managed to get my hands on a set of Technics. I still have 2 boxes of mid 1990's vinyl but no decks. There appears to be a ot of changes since back then with the introduction of CDj's & controllers. I definitely want to stay well away from controllers & I am in two minds about CDj's. My heart is set on turntables due to the more hands on feel that you get with mechanical devices. So my first question is are turntables still a good option for getting back into home DJ'ing? I also have a 12 year old son who I would like to get started with mixing & he is showing an interest in scratching. I guess if he is wanting to try his hands on sctratching then turntables are definitely the way to go?
Then this leads me onto my second question. If I go for turntables is it still better to go for some second hand 1200's / 1210's? In the UK you are still looking at about 1k for a pair. I am not sure I feel comfortable paying this much for a pair of second hand decks that could be 20 to 30 years old. If I go for something cheaper & maybe newer what are my options? I have done a little bit of research & it appears that the super OEM turntables are decent? I have also thought about some Gemini PT2000 / PT2400 which keep popping up on ebay just to get me started again. I have also considered some Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB or Reloop RP-4000 / 6000. Maybe some Stanton STR8-150's? Or would it be best sticking with super OEM such as Reloop RP 7000 / 8000 or the Audio Technica AT-LP140XP.
I have also seen a good deal on some Pioneer PLX-500 with a Pioneer DJM-250Mk2 DJ Mixer & Rekordbox DJ and DVS Software all for £777
I literally have no idea what to do.
Any suggestions please apart from just get some 1200's
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