Reply to Need some advice on buying turntables not called Technics.

I've been messing around with Traktor and VDJ(a bit of Serato too) for at least the past 1.5 years. I mainly use a controller, as I'm currently using the S2.

I've always wanted to move onto turntables and learn to scratch and this is where I need help.

My budget is about $500-$600

I'm looking into getting a pair of Stanton T.62, mainly because a pair would cost me about $200 and I want to get a feel for turntables first before moving on to learning how to scratch.

I heard I should look into Super OEM turntables and was told I should look for Stanton T.120(though I haven't been able to find some online).

I'm not looking to buy Numark products because they have caused me trouble and it's not worth dealing with anymore.

Later down the road I would look into getting some 1200s, but that's not an option for me right now.


Also I've never seen a turntable in person, just pictures so I'm not sure how it would be set-up, but I figure it would be similar to setting up the S2 to a sound system.

Any and all suggestions are appreciated

*Note: Turntables are mainly going to be used at-home.

Thanks

-N