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By MoneyOverEverything Wed Oct 04, 2006 2:05 am
im getting ready to get a turntable.. and all i keep hearing is about quality...well is it better to get one with a built in preamp?...
or a mixer?..
i really dont think i need a real expensive turntable right?.. all im tryin to do is sample.. not do to much scratching...

please help?
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By krang Wed Oct 04, 2006 3:37 am
"is it better to get one with a built in preamp?... or a mixer?.. "

yes, it is convenient to get a turntable with a built in preamp. But i can't tell u what u want.

i really dont think i need a real expensive turntable right?.. all im tryin to do is sample.. not do to much scratching...

the best thing would probably be a cheap $70 one from a chain store. eg radio shack,circuit city, best buy.
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By MoneyOverEverything Wed Oct 04, 2006 4:50 am
so the ones from radio shack... have built in preamps?.. or no cheap ones do?

how about like a 60 dollar one on ebay?... and with those ones can i not scratch at all?.. not even a lil?
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By krang Wed Oct 04, 2006 5:17 am
i have a cheap ass sony with a built in preamp, you could probably find something like it at radio shack. Yeah, i scratch on mine -though u are not supposed to. But Ive had it for 6 years, not one problem, not even a needle replacement. just don't be too rough, and make sure u use slip mats.

how about like a 60 dollar one on ebay?...


how the hell am i supposed to know


just out of curiosity, how old are u?

By jonpollock Wed Oct 04, 2006 4:49 pm
ive got a numark ttx and its great, you can scratch on it (i tried it, but thats it), i got it for £250, dont know where ur from so i have no idea how much they cost.
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By krang Sat Oct 07, 2006 4:50 am
what ever happened?
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By Fung45 Sat Oct 07, 2006 6:52 pm
Check your local pawn shops, garage sales and classifieds. You should be abl to find one pretty cheap, try to get a direct drive one cause they last longer and you can turn back the record easier for sampling.