How do you guys feel about different tables & portables?

I was always under the impression you put the needle to the record and start making noise...doesnt matta what ya use....

figured the only real variables when deciding is, do you want to scratch or not....

I have a basic stanton str8-60 and a basic stanton mixer (i also upgraded my needle) and honestly I'm happy with it but only because I really have never went any other route....

I know technics seem to be the bread of the kitchen, or 2 some maybe vestax but I'm curious is there anything really different in actual quality of sound or anything....

reason im asking is I came across 2 makes of portable tables numark and vestax and I was thinking about grabbing one up to consolidate if possible....they have built in phono amps and could run off battery if you wanted to take em to a record swap or some sh!t....pretty sweet!

I'd like to grab one to minimize my space but would I actually be downgrading in quality? if so I can x that idea off the list and either keep what I have OR I would go the technics route if it would better my sound at all....

keep in mind, no scratching involved so no need for crazy sick dj mixers or anything....All I want is to be able to play and transfer samples to my pc....

sorry for the long read but even when I try to type the sh!t short it still comes out mad long hahahha....

but you guys always steer ya boy right, so hopefully I can get some opinions or thoughts...

Thanks as always fellas!!

A portable turntable is never a bad investment I have a numark pt-01 and everytime i see a old school portable at the flea market I scoop 'em! You can never go wrong. When ever me an the family take a road trip I pack the portable

Ehh... I don't see the need personally. No point. I wouldn't like carrying one around, and dealing with listening when I'm at a store or wherever. I've hardly used the listening stations at the stores I go to, if they even have one.

I like to learn by reading liner notes, books, magazines, and watching documentaries. You can learn a lot about music and wouldn't need to listen before you buy if you just do your homework. Not having a portable forces me to keep doing that. I think it's more fun.

i wouldn't feel comfortable takin a portable player in the store with me. just read and step your knowledge up like spectre said. makes it more interesting when it's time to sample too.

I love seeing everyones approach....

but please can we try and keep in mind my main question, is quality??

trust me I hate reading and homework is not my cup of tea, I do enough as it is trying to learn everything so where ever I can save some reading I try to....

If toating it around would save me some reading I'd be all for it as long as I don't have to give up quality for portability....

and like I said I'm always trying to trim down my gear if and when possible....I like keeping things clean,simple and effective....

so if I can drop my big t.table and mixer, in exchange for a nice small (also portable) turntable without sacrificing any quality I'd be all for it.....

that's why I'm turning to yall, figured people would be all over them things even if you dont like taking it with you, it's always nice to free up a little space in the lab, no?

I don't know for sure, but I would assume the sound quality isn't as good as a regular record player.

I heard Dilla made "Donuts" with a portable though so who knows... the sound on "Donuts" wasn't bad at all. Try to test one out before you get it.

yea I was thinking the same thing but was hoping for the best....

I figured some people on here owned them and could give me some input, because I ran up to my local guitar center but they didnt have either of the 2 models I found on the net...they said they could order them but that kind of kills the whole point because I found them cheaper online anyhow....

they seem to be about 120 or so shipped so I guess I wouldnt really waste to much if I took the gamble but I just dont want to spend money if they are junk you know....or if its going to have poor quality....

cause if that ths case I would just keep what I have or throw in a couple more bills and get a technics table...even though I dont scratch I guess it cant hurt to have the capability...

maybe well get some more feedback in here on them, but thanks spectre appreciate your input boss...

I run with the vestax and used to have that wired straight into the ES-X but the sound weren't great. If you do go the portable route I'd still advise getting a dj mixer to go between the TT and the sampler just coz you can EQ the sound a little before sampling.


And use the portable when you go digging.

No-one can remember details for EVERY record ever pressed and you never know what some cat is selling at a carboot sale.


Peace

I own a portable Columbia and two techniques 1200 mk 2's.

There is a huge sound difference between the two. Plus the columbia doesn't have a line out, so it's more for digging, listening outside, in the car whatever.
The techniques (also depends on your cartriges, needles, and mixer) will deliever a much better signal to sample from.
Having said that, you could get by with a portable one (my boy uses a numark pt-01 with his mpc1000) - just eq after to taste...

for portapottie VESTAX they have rca hook up....i think digital too...may be the black series limited edition i seen

come to my shop i got some gREAT audio file tBLES FOR CHEAP!!

there refubished. but sound good.