ION ITT USB TURNTABLE

Advantages: The easy way to transfer vinyl to cd or mp3
Disadvantages: expensive

...If you have a stack of old vinyl records at home and are frequently quoted saying ' they don't make records like they used to' then the ION ITT USB turntable is the product that you need. Whilst a lot of the classic vinyl albums have been released on CD there are still many that are not available. The turntable is made from sturdy plastic with clear easy to use controls. The only assembly required is to put the head together and attach it to the turntable mount. Getting the balance correct is fundamental to record reproduction but the instructions are clear and the task is comparatively easy. Software is included to load onto your computer and then connection is merely by means of a USB lead. The turntable is capable of playing vinyl singles, EP's or LP's at sppeds of 33 or 45 prm. Recording is simple. Play the vinyl...

marshland 08.06.2007 · Read review
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Review of ION ITT USB

USB Turntable - simple, effective and cool!

Advantages: Uncluttered, easy-to-use, good-sound
Disadvantages: Lack of information in instruction manual, fairly large space required

...I was given this as a gift after expressing an interest in collecting vinyl. I needed a turntable on which I could play records without the additional expense of an amplifier and speaker system, and this device looked like the best choice (it has a pre-amp, meaning it gives out sound at an already usable level so it can be plugged straight into speakers). Mine was purchased from Firebox for £79.99 - it's not hugely cheap, but it does contain everything needed and so the price is really quite fair. First impressions of the turntable were impressive. Size-wize, it is pretty large and you'll need a decent sized area (approx 42cm x 34cm x 10cm) on which to place it. If you need something a little smaller, the comparable TTUSB10 looks like it has a slightly more discrete footprint for a slightly higher price. Obviously though, the size...

tech-review 29.05.2008 · Read review
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Review of ION ITT USB-05

Still the industry standard turntable?

Advantages: Excellent reliablity, accurate pitch control, nice feel to them
Disadvantages: Not so many features compared to newer decks, low pitch range

...are other features which some more modern decks feature which are also absent - there is no reverse mode or 78RPM setting, neither features which I have ever really missed, only noted their absence. Overall, if you simply want a reliable turntable for mixing or scratching, and you are not bothered by the lack of these features, most of which are superficial in my opinion, then I cannot recommend this turntable enough, particularly if you will be moving them around. If, on the other hand, you want all the features offered by the latest models, it might be worth checking out the latest offerings from Stanton and Vestax....

jimbob203 19.07.2009 · Read review
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Review of Technics SL1200 MK5

King of the turntables. The DJ Super

Advantages: sound quality, ease of cueing, looks
Disadvantages: Durability and price

...Im sitting here at my desk wondering why I have just blown £67.50 on a new Cartridge and needle for one of my decks at home. For those of you that think that last statement is a load of jibberish, perhaps I should enlighten you. I hate to admit it but I am a bedroom dj. Yes, thats right. Im one of those who owns a set of turntables and plays banging Vinyl tunes until the neighbours complain. So now you know what I do, maybe I should tell you what this opinion is about... OK, so you have a record player or turntable as we call them in front of you. Now the Arm bit that goes on the record has 2 pieces to it that you might not know about. This pack contains both the Cartridge and the Needle. Firstly, at the end of the arm is what we call a cartridge. CARTRIDGE --------- This holds a stylus on one end and plugs into...

andycharger 19.06.2002 · Read review
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Review of Ortofon OM 10 Super

SL-BD22

Advantages: N/A
Disadvantages: his has been discontinued for a reason.

...This brings back some memories! I haven't used this turntable in a very very long time. One of my friends had two of these turntables as part of his DJ set up and we used to use this for hours and hours every week. At the time, I was quite impressed, it was one of the first turntables I had ever used. As soon as I used another turntable though, I realised that this was a very poor effort. The whole thing feels cheaply made. Even considering that this is a belt-driven turntable, the pitch control is quite unresponsive, it seems to take a long time for the change in pitch to take effect. Also, the size of the pitch control slider is too small. Its almost impossible to get your record playing at the right speed because the slider area is tiny! The pitch selection is between -8 and +8 which is not really a wide enough range. You have...

dandadda 19.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Technics SL-BD22 Turntable

Numark TT500 all looks and power

Advantages: huge pitch range adjustable start stop
Disadvantages: ugly not the most practacal

...I had a pair of these Numark TT500 for a short while and although good they left me wondering WHY. Numark are old hands at making good quality dj turntables but i dont know what they were thinking when desiging this one. part of a dj set up is the look and 2 of these used normaly with the tone arm and pitch control on your right and a mixer in the middle looks a little silly. The tone arm design is straight which again i found very different and wierd. apart from the looks its a good turntable with all the functions you expect. the pitch control has a huge range, Variable pitch range 8/10/20/50 %. and adjustable start stop speeds. This is pitched as a high torque direct drive tturntable and yes the torque is good but i have felt better. all in all a good turntable, great if you need the extra pitch range not very good if...

giles-y 14.01.2008 · Read review
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Review of Numark TT500 Turntable

Beginner's best choice

Advantages: Value for money
Disadvantages: Bad motor

...These were my first turntables I bought for myself, but I made this decision after having studied the competition quite a lot. I've played on lots of other decks of approximately same level and none could compare with Numark TT1650. The mixer I used was Numark 1050, which is of the same price level and a perfect match for the these decks. At first they catch your eye with their style. It is pretty futuristic with all of it's elements being very smooth. Another good thing is the configuration of controls, which is very comfortable. Visually, this turntable looks prety well, especially with the mixer I mentioned above. Technically, the same motor as in "senior brother" TT1625 is used here. It is a direct drive, which is pretty a rare thing among the turntables of the same price level. Torque is quite okay (1.0 kgf/cm) and no...

aeroclub 15.01.2006 · Read review
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Review of Numark TT1650 Turntable

Great decks, has served its purpose well!

Advantages: Direct drive, cheap, fun, good for all levels of ability.
Disadvantages: New slipmats a must, New needles a must, deteriorate after extensive use.

...I have owned a pair of these decks for around a year and 6 months, I owned a pair of numark 1520s before my 1650s and was very satisfied with them. Many people find the 1650s difficult to keep pitch in long mixes, although i have never had a problem until now. My mixes generally last anywhere between 1 and 3 mins. The only reason I am having problems now is because the decks are getting old as i bought them second hand. One of the turntables' motor has gone, it no longer keeps pitch and it also starts up really slowly from time to time. This is easily fixed when I turn off the deck and switch it back on again. To summarise: Great deck for intermediate and beginers alike but they look tacky and new decks are needed after around 2 years as they deteriorate and become limiting....

djspellbound 11.03.2008 · Read review
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Review of Numark TT1650 Turntable

Review of Gemini XL300 Turntables - Bedroom Djs!

Advantages: Great For Beginners & Very Durable
Disadvantages: Not For Advanced DJs

...# Slider style pitch control of +/- 10% # Soft touch start/stop controls # S-shaped tone arm with height adjustment # Strobe illuminator # Removable dust cover & head shell # Weight: 20 Lbs. # Direct Drive # Motor: DC Motor # W x H x D (mm) / Weight: 450 x 146 x 352 / 7 kg # Extra: Dust cover and 45 rpm continental single adaptor supplied # Cartridge supplied? Yes - model CN-25, suitable for mixing # Speeds: 33/45 RPM # Anti-Skate Feature # Power Supply: 115V 60Hz/230V 50Hz # Power Consumption: 24 Watts # Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.20% WRMS # Gemini Slip mats N/B: In the product information it states these are belt driven! They are not! They are direct drive. Gemini's affordable direct drive turntable is one of the most competitive turntables in it's class, sold alongside the Citronic PD-1, the Gemini XL300 is...

evilalarm 19.02.2005 (17.06.2005) · Read review
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Review of Gemini XL300

My decks are better than yours.

Advantages: Loads of Features, very versatile, robust, reliable.
Disadvantages: BPM lacks accuracy. spindle too short

...high. In the end of the day they just can't get used to not having to nudge the record to get it started. I think Numark have taken turntable design into the 21st century with the TTX1's they are really trying to take DJ's to the next level. I am not good enough to appreciate everything the TTX1's have to offer but if you want to come up with new styles and sound and push the boundaries of what can be mixed together these are the tools you will need. PS. Make sure you have a mixer with line in if you wan't to use all the features....

scrabblite 31.10.2006 · Read review
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Review of Numark TTX USB Turntable