BUYING TURNTABLE FOR SAMPLING INTO MPC...ADVICE ON MY CHOICE

As i told everyone i am getting a turntable finally.

From what I understand the best to get is either a Stanton STR8150 (curved tone arm) or Stanton STR8150 (straight tone arm). Or obviously there is Technics SL1200MK2 / MK5 (probably the most I'd be willing to pay for out of the technics range it gets alittle expensive after this model - whats the difference between getting this model and say the top technics model -Technics SL1210M5G- which is a little more expensive).

Anyway, I was wondering If you think the Stanton model is a great choice, and the difference between getting a stanton and a technics. The technics seem to have less features but be more expensive, so im thinking the stanton is the best choice for me. Also whats the difference between getting a straight arm or a bent or curved arm, not sure which i need for my purposes.

i wouldnt be so much concerned with turntable for sampling......u gonna spin and scratch and what not , then worry, but get a nice cheap pro Turn table (i have a STR860 ). AND USE THE REMAINDER OF THE MONEY AND BUY REALLY GOOD CARTRIDGES ! "shure" "Ortofon" "stanton"

Dodgedriver82 wrote:i wouldnt be so much concerned with turntable for sampling......u gonna spin and scratch and what not , then worry, but get a nice cheap pro Turn table (i have a STR860 ). AND USE THE REMAINDER OF THE MONEY AND BUY REALLY GOOD CARTRIDGES ! "shure" "Ortofon" "stanton"

two thumbs up for the info man.

Fellas- keep it coming im all ears

just a couple of things to think about when you go shopping -

bear in mind that you dont wanna go too cheap - as the lower end setups arnt going to reproduce the sound as well - its all down to the components and build quality.

and the more expensive you go with the needles the more they will magnify all the little scratches and crackles. - you might want to stick with stantons, as they can be a little more forgiving.

I've only ever had technics so cant reccomemd any other brand/models.

It doesn't really matter if you get a stanton, technics, or vestax. They are all good decks. Just buy one in your price range that appeals to you most. Just make sure you have a good cartridge and styli on it.

ONE wrote:It doesn't really matter if you get a stanton, technics, or vestax. They are all good decks. Just buy one in your price range that appeals to you most. Just make sure you have a good cartridge and styli on it.

cool thanks. well the last question is: straight arm, bent arm or curved arm....not sure what difference it makes?

illiterati wrote:
and the more expensive you go with the needles the more they will magnify all the little scratches and crackles. - you might want to stick with stantons, as they can be a little more forgiving.

thanks. good info there.

I have a Stanton T60 with an Ortofon Arkiv OM and love it. This is coming from years of owning 1200s. I'm especially fond of the Arkiv.

Donlong wrote:

ONE wrote:It doesn't really matter if you get a stanton, technics, or vestax. They are all good decks. Just buy one in your price range that appeals to you most. Just make sure you have a good cartridge and styli on it.

cool thanks. well the last question is: straight arm, bent arm or curved arm....not sure what difference it makes?

Straight arm is more skip resistant, curved arm has less wear and tear on your records. That's what I seem to understand from what I heard.

I found a Numark TTX for $200 and couldnt be happier.

nice , just make sure ur cartridge game is stepped up !

ONE wrote:

Donlong wrote:

ONE wrote:It doesn't really matter if you get a stanton, technics, or vestax. They are all good decks. Just buy one in your price range that appeals to you most. Just make sure you have a good cartridge and styli on it.

cool thanks. well the last question is: straight arm, bent arm or curved arm....not sure what difference it makes?

Straight arm is more skip resistant, curved arm has less wear and tear on your records. That's what I seem to understand from what I heard.

what are u using straight or curved?

I got the 1200's so I have the curved S-arm.
Like someone else mentioned... don't go cheap on your needles. you want that crisp sound for sampling.
I use the Ortofon Concorde Nightclubs for djing and sampling.

JUKE 179r wrote:I got the 1200's so I have the curved S-arm.
Like someone else mentioned... don't go cheap on your needles. you want that crisp sound for sampling.
I use the Ortofon Concorde Nightclubs for djing and sampling.

cool bro, yeah i am going to get a top cartridge and stylus thing.

Can't wait man, im excited for this.

Still dont know whether to go curved or straight arm LOL

I'm using a Technics 1210, so a curved arm.

If I was going with a new deck, since most of the records I have and pick up are beat up anyways, I'd go with a straight arm for better skip resistance.

I'd probably go with a brand new stanton joint than say a used tech. I say that cause new stantons and used techs are more comparable in price than both being brand new.

It's nice to get a warranty for a new purchase, and also to be the 1st to use it.