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atomicb
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 Posted - 2002/09/21 : 09:39:03
Ok I had a quick look through and couldn't find a real answer to this question (apoligies if there is one and I didn't find it)
Going to replace my frankly shite 'budget' newmark tt-1520 decks. Options down to mk3 technics (duh!) or numark ttx1's
the x1 is more expensive, but if the extra's work as advertised, it would be worth it to me. Of course, as everyone says 'more on it more to go wrong' etc.. so I'm wondering if anyone has any practical experince with these decks?
Also, while I'm at it, what mixer in the 150/200 quid range would u suggest (no brand prefrence really)
/thanks
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Erbl
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Posted - 2002/09/21 : 14:41:23
ive heard of alot of people that they prefer the basic funtions on the ttx, the techies are great decks, but i dont feel are worth the money (if you want tried and tested for 20 odd years go techiesa, but i have not heard of a vestax breaking down, only techies), i am more of a vestax fan (thought about the pdx?) do you want to spend the extra money? i dont feel you have to unless it is spare, i would juggler between the techies and vestax myself, put more money towards a mixer maby, or get a kaos pad
as for mixer, i love mine, its an ecler pro 20, built solid, does all you want plus more, has a sweet fader
for a little more there is the numark matrix 3, but that is not tried and tested.
ill leave it at trhat but i am sure there are more, personally i feel the ecler is best in the sub 200 catogary.
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atomicb
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Posted - 2002/09/22 : 07:18:33
ah yes, I was thinking of going with the ecler, seems pretty sweet.
And vestax.. hmm personally not too keen on the looks, and I heard all the special stuff broke :S
But now you say they work ok I'll put them back in the equation :)
and eyah the ttx just kinda caught my eye with the nice ickle blue display.. so I'm easily swayed :)
haha, anyway thanks again, given me some things to think about.
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DJ Mouse
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Posted - 2002/09/22 : 07:43:58
i must admit the numark are lovely looking decks. but previous numark decks have worn out in about 2 years, these could as well.
1210's might look a bit plain but you know they're built to perfection and are gonna last ya. personally i wouldn't settle for anything less than technics but i own them,love them,obviously i'd be biased towards them and all
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atomicb
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Posted - 2002/09/25 : 09:01:36
well, I've made my choice, which will depend on cash ;)
what I really want - numark ttx decks and matrix 3 mixer
still rather respectable - techy's (mk2 or 3) and ecler mixer
I'll let you know how it goes ;) lol and thansk again for ure help :)
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Erbl
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Posted - 2002/09/25 : 09:36:18
get an ecler mixer out of the choice, going on how numark mixers are in the past there not always that great and tend to be overpriced, the matrix 3 is not realy been tested either.
the ecler mixers have all been tested and are liked by everyone. if you need 3 channels its worth spending a little more on the pro 30, but i suggest go for the ecler mixer with whichever chice of decks.
you might be after the look, but at the end of the day, looks is not everything, it will be impressive to look at whatever set up (and i think the matrix 3 only looks like it will fit in with the ttx for a fiew design features, like rased faders, i feel the colour and lay out do not match up that well, again its what i think)
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atomicb
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Posted - 2002/09/26 : 08:13:35
thanks again erbl, I'm just getting brainwashed by the 'more expensive means better product' line :)
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