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Posted on: 25.06.2013 by Dia Laryea
Thanks everyone for your help, I'm buying a pair of STR8-80's from a user here.
Arnulfo Morten
26.06.2013
Originally Posted by djchriswoods.co.uk
DO NOT BUY THESE....

they are belt drive and totally shit
^^^
this +10000

on a side note some turntables have a line/phono switch they have digital preamps in them. those turntables will have key lock that is one way of telling. Don't confuse "key Lock" with "pitch/quartz lock" different stuff
Federico Vilas
26.06.2013
Originally Posted by hellnegative
On the ttx you can switch between phono/line o ruse the optical output. http://www.numark.com/product/ttx

On the m3d, I got it confused with the 1210m5g and mk6k1.
oh, had a ttx500 BUT I have owned the M5Gs when they first came out...hmmm... no big deal...line level is the way to go for a more clean signal.
Hellen Mindrup
25.06.2013
Originally Posted by djchriswoods.co.uk
DO NOT BUY THESE....

they are belt drive and totally shit
This, you're going to hate your life
Federico Vilas
25.06.2013
Originally Posted by hellnegative
Thats not always true. I must reference the m3d, stanton str8100 and above, numark ttx, and so on.

That aside. M44gs and technic headshells are my fave setup. The technic headshell has a good weight to it and is easier to calibrate due to the spacing and layout of the mounting screw holes.
i've owned many m3ds...all of which were phono rcas w/ground cable, ttx...still phono rcas but detachable, pdx...same as ttx... never owned a stanton BUT maybe you were blessed to have "accidentally" bought a pair that had the phono/line conversion done to it haha
Emelina Chillson
24.06.2013
Originally Posted by DjLiquitATL
turntables are always phono output unless you convert it, which i'm assuming is not the case
Thats not always true. I must reference the m3d, stanton str8100 and above, numark ttx, and so on.

That aside. M44gs and technic headshells are my fave setup. The technic headshell has a good weight to it and is easier to calibrate due to the spacing and layout of the mounting screw holes.
Dia Laryea
24.06.2013
Originally Posted by DjLiquitATL
turntables are always phono output unless you convert it, which i'm assuming is not the case

the z2 mixer connects to you computer via usb and has 2 additional usb ports for other midi devices

all you have to do is connect the ttables to the phono inputs and you are good to go

as far as the carts are concerned...you get what you pay for... it really depends on what type of music you like to play, if you plan on scratching, and the frequency/tracking support you are looking for...Shure whitelabels are IMO a good universal cart to use if you have no idea what you want to do
Thanks for the reply!

So for the RCA cables in the turntables, will I need two of these (http://www.ionaudio.com/images/produ...eb_large.jpg)?

And for the cartridge, I'm looking to scratch mostly, is there any cheaper option that's $25-$40?

Thanks!
Dia Laryea
25.06.2013		Thanks everyone for your help, I'm buying a pair of STR8-80's from a user here.
Emelina Chillson
25.06.2013		If you are looking for intro turntables go for the ATLP's man. You can get em on a payment plan if you cant afford the 500 for a pair up front.
Arnulfo Morten
26.06.2013
Originally Posted by djchriswoods.co.uk
DO NOT BUY THESE....

they are belt drive and totally shit
^^^
this +10000

on a side note some turntables have a line/phono switch they have digital preamps in them. those turntables will have key lock that is one way of telling. Don't confuse "key Lock" with "pitch/quartz lock" different stuff
Federico Vilas
26.06.2013
Originally Posted by hellnegative
On the ttx you can switch between phono/line o ruse the optical output. http://www.numark.com/product/ttx

On the m3d, I got it confused with the 1210m5g and mk6k1.
oh, had a ttx500 BUT I have owned the M5Gs when they first came out...hmmm... no big deal...line level is the way to go for a more clean signal.
Hellen Mindrup
25.06.2013
Originally Posted by djchriswoods.co.uk
DO NOT BUY THESE....

they are belt drive and totally shit
This, you're going to hate your life
Emelina Chillson
25.06.2013		On the ttx you can switch between phono/line o ruse the optical output. http://www.numark.com/product/ttx

On the m3d, I got it confused with the 1210m5g and mk6k1.
Teresia Janusch
25.06.2013		DO NOT BUY THESE....

they are belt drive and totally shit
Federico Vilas
25.06.2013
Originally Posted by hellnegative
Thats not always true. I must reference the m3d, stanton str8100 and above, numark ttx, and so on.

That aside. M44gs and technic headshells are my fave setup. The technic headshell has a good weight to it and is easier to calibrate due to the spacing and layout of the mounting screw holes.
i've owned many m3ds...all of which were phono rcas w/ground cable, ttx...still phono rcas but detachable, pdx...same as ttx... never owned a stanton BUT maybe you were blessed to have "accidentally" bought a pair that had the phono/line conversion done to it haha
Emelina Chillson
24.06.2013
Originally Posted by DjLiquitATL
turntables are always phono output unless you convert it, which i'm assuming is not the case
Thats not always true. I must reference the m3d, stanton str8100 and above, numark ttx, and so on.

That aside. M44gs and technic headshells are my fave setup. The technic headshell has a good weight to it and is easier to calibrate due to the spacing and layout of the mounting screw holes.
Federico Vilas
24.06.2013		Also good to invest in a cart case
Dia Laryea
24.06.2013		thank you djliquitalt and dayvue for your help!
Vernie Kuam
24.06.2013		M44-7's are the way to go for long-term needles. However, I recommend going with some cheap Stanton headshells and cartridges to start out with - when I first used turntables, I broke a few needles through mishandling them, and it would be a shame to break M44-7's because you are not sure what you are doing with them!
Federico Vilas
24.06.2013		Just need two standard RCA cables... Butter rug, and I would suggest 2 mounted m447 carts for scratching... I've had mine for over a year... Scratching at least 1hr a day and gigged out and still haven't replaced stylus so $80/unit is worth it
Dia Laryea
24.06.2013
Originally Posted by DjLiquitATL
turntables are always phono output unless you convert it, which i'm assuming is not the case

the z2 mixer connects to you computer via usb and has 2 additional usb ports for other midi devices

all you have to do is connect the ttables to the phono inputs and you are good to go

as far as the carts are concerned...you get what you pay for... it really depends on what type of music you like to play, if you plan on scratching, and the frequency/tracking support you are looking for...Shure whitelabels are IMO a good universal cart to use if you have no idea what you want to do
Thanks for the reply!

So for the RCA cables in the turntables, will I need two of these (http://www.ionaudio.com/images/produ...eb_large.jpg)?

And for the cartridge, I'm looking to scratch mostly, is there any cheaper option that's $25-$40?

Thanks!
Federico Vilas
25.06.2013		turntables are always phono output unless you convert it, which i'm assuming is not the case

the z2 mixer connects to you computer via usb and has 2 additional usb ports for other midi devices

all you have to do is connect the ttables to the phono inputs and you are good to go

as far as the carts are concerned...you get what you pay for... it really depends on what type of music you like to play, if you plan on scratching, and the frequency/tracking support you are looking for...Shure whitelabels are IMO a good universal cart to use if you have no idea what you want to do

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