Most of our Soundlab Audio Hi-Fi Equipment services come with a minimum of three-month warranty which you can extend to a one year warranty for complete peace of mind and customer satisfaction. Any vinyl and/or scratch DJ that isn’t necessarily loyal to Technics or Pioneer; one that’s perhaps more interested in value for money over brand. Also venue owners and club installers. Approximate price (per turntable): Next up we have the AT-LP1240-USB-XP from Audio-Technica (updated in 2018 from the original 2012 model). As well as being a professional DJ turntable it’s also targeted at audiophiles for general listening. Its most relevant competition from a buyer’s perspective is probably the Reloop 7000 MK2 (No.3 on this list). As the price is very similar to the Reloop, there are a couple of things to consider: Best suited to:

Any vinyl DJ or audiophile looking for a reliable turntable that does all the basics really well without any ‘bells & whistles’ – one that doesn’t necessarily have their heart set on getting Technics. Also venue owners and club installers. Approximate price (per turntable): In summary: in addition to its solid construction, everything feels high quality on the PLX-1000, and it really looks the part as well, with its nice brushed metal finish. As I’m sure you’re curious about, it’s OBVIOUSLY in direct competition with the Technics SL-1210 MK7 that we’re about to cover. And with no real feature differences worth mentioning, all we’ll say is this: With its reinforced metal construction, the 7000 MK2 is extremely well built (it’s nice & heavy), with plenty of sound-isolating properties and features, such as the new, low-resonance S-shaped tonearm and rubber-lined platter, for example. With regards to start-up speed (torque), the 7000 MK2s also has a slightly improved motor compared to the previous model, so definitely no complaints there. When you’re shopping for a set of DJ turntables, the two main things to consider are the torque (power of the motor) and the actual weight of the turntable.The battle-style layout leaves plenty of room for scratching, with the closest market comparisons being the RP-8000 MK2 from Reloop released in 2019 (see No.5) and the Rane Twelve from 2017 (see No.8). One of the major attractions of having a DVS setup is that you can preserve the authenticity of DJ’ing on turntables but without the need to maintain a clunky vinyl collection. Simply put: a digital music collection mixed on turntables. Get a Free Estimate or request a Audio Hi-Fi Equipment repair and receive a free prepaid post label within minutes for your Soundlab repair near you.

Note: You can also use a DVS system if you own older CDJs that take CDs. In this instance, instead of a unique vinyl record with timecode on it, you’ll get a CD. With a weight of 14.6kg (it’s very heavy, which is good), the PLX-1000 also utilizes lots of dampening design features and build materials, so it’s excellent at sound isolation; thus preventing unwanted vibrations and maximising sound quality. It’s not just about playing out with them, either. Even in the home or studio, the more committed hobbyist would still demand a nice sturdy turntable for optimal performance! Use the store finder below and find a Soundlab service centre nearby and drop off your Audio Hi-Fi Equipment.

On delivery you must inspect the goods carefully for damage as Inta Audio is unable to accept responsibility for damage in transit, shortage of delivery or loss of products unless the customer advises Inta Audio of such within three working days from the date of delivery. When it comes to CDs, they sit somewhere in the middle of this ‘lossless’ audio principle when compared to digital formats a nd vinyl.

Most notably, the SL-1200 MK2 model released in 1978, and its successors, dominated as the ‘’industry standard’’ DJ turntable for the best part of three decades before eventually getting discontinued in 2010. Whilst there were other decent brands on the market over that time – think Vestax, Numark and Stanton – Technics’ reputation for making reliable ‘workhorse’ turntables was mostly unchallenged. Any vinyl DJ (including scratch DJs) or an audiophile who wants a reliable turntable that does all the basics really well. The MK7s would also make the PERFECT gift for a DJ who’s considering mixing again and ideally already has records. Approximate price (per turntable):Lastly, released in 2017 to replace the original STR8.150, we have the STR8.150 MKII from Stanton. It’s targeted at scratch DJs… hence the straight tonearm, which many turntablists prefer.

In addition to the option for ‘tonearm-free’ DVS control for Serato DJ Pro and Rekordbox, the PLX-CRSS12 brings 4 MIDI-mappable performance pads, easily switchable to use 8 modes, an OLED display showing essential data such as key & BPM etc., and other cool features.

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As we jump into the modern day, Technics relaunched in 2016, releasing models such as the Grand Class SL-1200GR. Spanning a couple of years, the various models were generally targeted at audiophiles rather than working DJs, and they all carried a premium (or ‘’collectables’’) price tag. If you do decide to use the tonearm, whether in DVS mode or for a regular analogue setup, the adjustable clamp will hold the vinyl in place to prevent the needle jumping whilst also keeping ‘warped’ records flat. Many audiophiles, DJs, and other vinyl enthusiasts swear by the superior sound quality that many of us would associate with vinyl. At least when compared to compressed digital audio files like an MP3, or when listening to your favourite streaming platform, for example. Targeted mostly at DVS users and scratch DJs that use Serato, the RP-8000 MK2 has a ton of cool features. If we focus on what the Reloop 7000 MK2 DOESN’T have (No.3), you’ll straight away notice the 8 large RGB performance pads on the left side of the unit (unless you had it in ‘battle mode’, in which case they’d be at the bottom). These control 7 different modes: Cue, Sampler, Saved Loops, Pitch Play, Loop, Loop Roll and Slicer – and can also be custom assigned. Rigid chassis construction with reinforced metal; uses rubber and moulding compound for damping and sound isolation