Turntables

[Ih8canada]

I am looking for some good turntables for a beginner any recommendations.

just something to mess around on nothing ULTRA serious.

 

[eakers]

if you are just messing around then id suggest just some gemini direct drive tables. fairly cheap and still half decent.

the standard in turntables are technics 1200 though.

i can talk to my friends as i have a bunch that dj and they will know some other brands that are still reasonably priced and are okay (theres one that starts with an s i cant recall right now)

i highly recommend you get something direct drive rather than belt drive though.


but i leave you with this warning: records are like black crack. once you start its so hard to stop.

talk to sampson (sammyson on the board i think?) in neochat he spins so he wil know, he'll probley recommend technics though.

*kat. <-- dating a jungle dj *blush*

 

[Doggiedog]

Technics SLQ-1200

Try one and you will never want to use another turntable again.

They may be expensive but they also keep their value so you don't lose much if you buy one.

 

[Ih8canada]

now one or 2 tables?

 

[SpecialEd]

another vote for the technics 1200... if you want to scratch... I recommend these. Also don't forget to get a decent mixer too.

 

[yakko]

Originally posted by: Doggiedog
Technics SLQ-1200

What the hell is an SLQ-1200?

Just to be different I will say get the Technics SL-1210s. If you want to try DJIng to see if you like it find a friend with a set of turntables and mess with those. Buy your own set of needles, like the so he doesn't have to worry about you ruining his as some of them can run more than $100 a piece. You should be able to get a pair of Stanton AL-500Es for about $35-$40 and if you decide you like to DJ then you can get some 1200s and use those same needles while you are still learning.

 

[Doggiedog]

Now why did I put the Q there?

On a separate note, I had a Gemini turntable (forgot which model but was an expensive one) and it was pretty bad. It was direct drive but after about a year the motor went bad and it didn't keep a constant rpm. Compared to the Technics it was a piece of junk. No torque either.

 

[apoppin]

"Q" used to refer to Quartz-locked in JVC turntables (which were a fine alternative to Panasonic - oops, I mean Technics).

 

[GermyBoy]

Why would anyone ever want a turntable? Aren't records like super old, and really big?

 

[Doggiedog]

If you've never heard a record before, maybe you should. They sound much better than CDs, scratches, pops and all.

 

[yakko]

Originally posted by: DoggiedogThey sound much better than CDs, scratches, pops and all.

That really depends on how the record and the CD was made. If you have a good sound engineer you can leave all those scratches and pops in.