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Help me pick between two turntables :)

  • 23-06-2013 11:49PM
    #1
    slpower01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 277 ✭✭


    I am looking to get a single turntable as I have a controller that allows one input and want to try out vinyl. I have a low budget but have a choice between two turntables.

    It is between a Sony ps dj9000 and an Omnitronic dd2250.

    Let me know what you think, Thanks in advance.
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  • #2
    Jev/N
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,456 ✭✭✭Jev/N


    Never heard of either TBH. Whichever has direct drive is the first spec I'd be looking for.

    What's the cost of a 1210 these days? Would probably be better going for something like that, second hand would be fine


  • #3
    slpower01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 277 ✭✭slpower01


    A second hand single 1210 prob 3-400... the money I'm thinking of spending is upto 100 ... its only a hobby to me I have never played on vinyl before so not sure if I am going to like it.


  • #4
    EarlERizer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,192 ✭✭✭EarlERizer


    slpower01 wrote: »
    A second hand single 1210 prob 3-400... the money I'm thinking of spending is upto 100 ... its only a hobby to me I have never played on vinyl before so not sure if I am going to like it.

    You wont know if you like it using a substandard deck,if your into your hobby it's worth getting up a few more quid and holding out for a better one, SL1200 or 1210's ,Vestax or at a push Stanton STR8's would be the higher end...anything else or anything cheap and you experience lousy torque & pitch. SL's will near enough hold their value should you wish to sell on.


    Good look with your search (have a browse through adverts.ie pages)


  • #5
    slpower01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 277 ✭✭slpower01


    I picked up the omnitronic, Couldn't stretch the budget to technics yet. The torque seems ok... they slow down fractionally when holding a record just need to pick up a stylus, do you guys know anywhere to get a low budget stylus the type that can be mounted to the universal headshell.

    Cheers :D


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