Stanton ST8-150 or Technics 1210 MKII for Newcomer?
Stanton ST8-150 or Technics 1210 MKII for Newcomer? Posted on: 21.02.2012 by Brooke Fasthorse Hey all,I realise that this topic has been discussed to death around the internet. So that you're aware, I have already read through this thread: http://community .djranking s.com/showthread.php?t=31965 I was hoping that you might be able to provide some input on my specific requirements. I'm a beginner looking to get into turntablism and after much saving have set aside a little over | |
| Brunilda Kora 22.02.2012 | If you con't have a preference (and you would if you'd tried 'em both), you should go for the Technics. For th esake of a tenner it doesn't even deserve a thread! |
| Tamela Batara 22.02.2012 | On a purely financial basis you should get the Technics. What you pay for them now will pretty much be what you are likely to get back from them. Whereas the Stantons will loose you money. That way, if you feel you would have preferred the Stantons after a few months / years, you can always sell them on and get the Stantons without any extra outlay. You wont be able to achieve this the other way round. Also, as said before, you are more likely to find the Technics if you go play out, so the value found in being familiar with the feel and peculiarities of the Technics should not be underestimated. End of the day though, it is up to you how you go about it. Perhaps read up a little more before making your choice, and if you can play with both before you buy, this would be much better. |
| Lindy Jonker 22.02.2012 | I'd question your comments, Cybertrash, regarding build quality. Certainly not going to get the same feel, with a deck that has a floating platter and adjustable torque where the other one doesn't. BlackJesus? Money. A lot of the Technics you're likely to see in smaller clubs and pubs and dives are going to be in disrepair, and you'll probably see more CDJs than turntables these days. For one: I wouldn't be taking "industry standard" as a parameter in your decision making. Secondly: a deck last 30 years without a hitch. Will it last 31? 32? Past longevity in USED gear is no attesting to the future. I say you're on a winner with the ST-150. Rather than the STR8-150, you'll likely encounter more s-arms than straight. As well as that, you shouldn't really use a straight arm when your getting your technique down, in case you become too heavy-handed and can't compensate on other gear . |
| Rosita Bourdeaux 22.02.2012 |
Originally Posted by bmxerguy13
Anyways it will really all depend on what you like better. They're both well built so don't worry too hard on quality. Most of this decision will be completely subjective so see if you could try to get your hands on both to see which one you believe feels better. I also see that you plan on using dicers. The technics are far more dicer friendly as the they were designed to fit into the 45 adapter hole. If you hadn't noticed the stanton tables have an extra play button instead of the hole so the dicers cannot sit flatly on the service of the table. I've seen people glue pennies or larger rubber feet to the bottom of their dicers to fix this. It may not be a deal breaker but it's something to consider. Many people would suggest for you to get the technics if you plan on playing out in clubs as most clubs with tables in house will have technics instead of stantons but this is a hugely generalized statement. Chances are the clubs around you may have cdj's instead. Some people who have practiced with stantons have had trouble playing on technics because the stantons have far more torque. Although with some practice you can get within rhythm fairly quickly. Finally, I'd like to say that straight tone arms are notorious for their record wear. Read this article. I've heard of people who say the str8 150s are an exception though so this may not be the case for you but it wasn't worth the risk to my friend who had bought a pair of st 150's last year instead of the str180's and so far he has had no complaints. Hope this helps |
| Evelyn Navarijo 21.02.2012 | I'd say go with the Technics, they'll keep their value much longer than the Stantons. Nothing wrong with the STR8 tables, but they don't quite match up to the build quality and "feel" of the Technics. |
| Rebecca Moebius 21.02.2012 | Use the search bar...do some of your own homework more than enough of these threads already. |
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