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2 CDJ1000 MK2 & NUMARK FX5000 Review

2 CDJ1000 MK2 and NUMARK FX5000
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Despite of all magazine reviews, the Pioneer CDJ-1000Mk2 is the new 1200 of the industry (if you know what i am talking). It has 4 types of pich 6% 10% 16% and Wide (a.k.a 100%) the large very large Dial, that has very touch sensitve feeling so if you are scrach DJ, or any type this is the most versatile dial you can buy... forget denon.. forget techics (the new one.. not the mk2)... this is the baby every one has on raves and big shows. the screen is brighter than the Mk1 version (even do, i havent seen mk1 in action).
it has revers funtions, that allows to back spin the cd even if scraching... also its quick!! loading and un-loading, it has 3 cue points, so if you are undecide , set them up and change your mind with out setting up again the cue points
the only bad thing about this cd player its that its expensive so if you are one of those bedroom DJ, you might wana wait till you get 2k so you can buy a pair.


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The CDJ1000MK2 is a powerful tool for live performance and studio use.It is equipped with professional options such as looping, digital I/O, 16 second shock-proof memory for normal CD play and much more.With all its options, it can be seamlessly integrated into a DJs set up.With vinyl scratch functions and turntable feel, it opens up creativity to all that music that may easier to find on CD.

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Marathon Elight Series MA-Elp Bk Record/Lp Case Holds Up To 80 Lp'S - Silver Review

Marathon Elight Series MA-Elp Bk Record/Lp Case Holds Up To 80 Lp'S - Silver
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This case has a sturdy outer shell, and firm foam inner shell. The foam keeps the vinyl fairly snug, but does not apply enough pressure to noticeably warp the LP sleeves. All standard-sized LP's should fit well. Because of the size, it can be a little awkward when carrying it around by the handle.
This case is definitely worth the price - roughly $40 w/ shipping.


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Sefour RS300 500 LP Vinyl Storage Unit Black Review

Sefour RS300 500 LP Vinyl Storage Unit Black
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This item is well built, is sleek looking and fit's exactly what the seller specified. I would definitely recommend this.

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Sefour VC030 60 LP RECORD BOX Black Review

Sefour VC030 60 LP RECORD BOX Black
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Received this item today and was very excited until I opened the box and discovered that there were no assembly instructions. Called the company and was told that there were no instructions but the rep. was kind enough to try to get tech support to walk me through. Unless you have someone around who can help set it up, I would not recommend this to a female record collector.

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Sefour RS300 500 LP Vinyl Storage Unit Midnight Grey Review

Sefour RS300 500 LP Vinyl Storage Unit Midnight Grey
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If you love your vinyl records like I do and want to keep them organized and accessible in the house, get one of these. Your wife will appreciate its stylishness and you'll love its functionality. A bit heavy and doesn't hold as many records as I'd like, but heavy can be translated as sturdy and its just my opinion that for the price it should hold more. Anyone with as many records as I do, will find this essential piece of furniture a little pricey too. Regardless, its a must have.

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Grado Prestige Black P Mount Turntable Phono Cartridge Review

Grado Prestige Black P Mount Turntable Phono Cartridge
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I saw this recommended for use with the Panasonic Technics SLBD20D Semi Automatic Turntable, but it cannot be used with that turntable due to a pronounced hum, even with the ground wire attached. This may be a good cartridge with a different turntable, one with a shielded or distant motor, but not with the SLBD20D. In fact, a brief Google search after I tried to use this cartridge with this turntable produced many references to "the infamous Grado hum" - so perhaps it has this problem with other turntables as well. This problem should surely be mentioned.

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Stanton T55USB USB Belt-Drive DJ Turntable with 500.v3 Cartridge Review

Stanton T55USB USB Belt-Drive DJ Turntable with 500.v3 Cartridge
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I reviewed a number of turntables and decided on this one. It was a good choice. The delivery was on time and it did not take very long to set it up. I chose to use the line-in mode as I have a good soundcard on the PC and prefer not to burden it with extra USB drivers if it is not necessary. Based on reading the reviews, I had already downloaded the latest Audacity and played with it a little bit so there was nothing extra to do with that. The overall turntable setup took about 30 minutes including balancing the stylus.
My first run-through was just setting it up and playing an album to see how it operates. I didn't initially get a cleaning kit and soon discovered (relearning lessons from many, many years ago) one is absolutely needed. The last time I had a turntable was when any albums I purchased I kept protected and cleaned etc. The album I chose (One that was never put to CD and had to find it online) was produced back in the 80s (and therefore used). It was not in 'mint' condition so it had a number of 'pops' and 'clicks' on it. The cleaner took most of them out. Audacity was able to cleanup what was left except for a couple of songs.
I won't go into too much other detail about recording the album to the PC as this review is about the turntable. I will say it was worth searching the net for information on using Audacity and what is recommended etc.
I have had the turntable about a month now and have run through a number of albums at different times. I do like the pitch adjustment as the turntable has a built in strobe so you can keep the speed accurate. There has been no problems with the turntable and it seems to be the same reliable type of turntable I experienced from Stanton 'back in the day'. Only this time I can feed it directly into the PC. I like that.

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The T.55 USB is a great all-around belt drive turntable that also features USB and RCA outputs so you can easily use the deck to transfer the music on your vinyl records onto your PC or Mac to create music files for use with CDs or MP3 players such as iPod. To make things even simpler, Stanton has included the software you can use to transfer and edit the music files, so you can remove any pops and clicks that are common when playing vinyls. The T.55 USB also comes with the professional Stanton 500.v3 cartridge for ideal sound quality and perfect compatibility. Not just a tool for vinyl transfer, this deck is also a perfect fit for the novice or intermediate level DJ.

Professional Belt-Drive Turntable The T.52 USB is an easy to operate belt-drive turntable with two playback speeds (33 and 45 RPM).
A pitch control fader lets you change the tempo/pitch with a range of plus or minus 10 percent. Two start/stop switches are also included for battle or mix setups.
The straight tone arm improves tracking, which is ideal for scratching, and the audiophile-quality Stanton 500.v3 cartridge provides crystal-clear playback.
Output Options The T.52 USB features standard RCA stereo outputs, along with a USB output, ideal for easy transfer of your vinyl to your Mac or PC. The package includes software for transferring and editing your music files.
Cakewalk pyro Audio Creator LE Included pyro Audio Creator LE combines all the essential audio tools needed in today's digital age in one fast and easy-to-use program. With pyro Audio Creator's virtual toolbox, you are just a click away from recording & editing audio; burning & ripping CDs; converting and cleaning albums to CD or MP3; and encoding, tagging & organizing your sound library. If you care about your audio, there is no better choice than pyro Audio Creator LE.
What's in the Box T.52 USB Turntable, RCA Cables, Slip Mat, USB Cable, Dust Cover, Software, User's Manual

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Audio Technica AT6012 Record Care Kit - Includes Record Care Solution, Brush Pad, Storage Base and Adhesive Tape Review

Audio Technica AT6012 Record Care Kit - Includes Record Care Solution, Brush Pad, Storage Base and Adhesive Tape
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I started to collect vinyl records recently and I had bought a whole bunch from garage sales and goodwill's. Most of my records were extremly dirty and needed to be cleaned ASAP! So I went to look for the DISCwasher because I heard it was the best, but when I researched I found it not to be as great as the one back in day. So I kept browsing and found this gem. I had so many records that popped and even skipped and now they play like brand new!! Sooo worth the money!!!!

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Ion USB Turntable with Built-in CD Recording Review

Ion USB Turntable with Built-in CD Recording
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The ION LP turntable was much better than I thought it would be for the following reasons:
1) First of all, the sound through the headphones was nice, full, and deep - much better than I expected.
2) Recording directly to a CD made it much easier than dealing with software since I don't have the time to figure out how to effectively use the software (maybe later I will take the time to see if it makes it any better).
3) Recording to the CD was simple because the tracks are automatically separated. It also allows to manually separate tracks if for some reason the turntable missed separating a track (especially when an artist does not space out time between songs because they want the effect of a continual track).
4) It comes with a cover which many others don't (this may seem not important but it really is if you live in an environment where dust is prevalent).
5) Here's what I didn't expect which was a bonus - it comes with an internal hard drive to be able to record around 2 albums. This is very helpful because it allows you to correct any mistakes or skips that occurred before recording it on a CD. It also allows you to rearrange or erase any of the tracks very easily before recording it on a CD, so you can personalize your tracks compared to the album in a simple, easy way.
6) I am a musician and audiophile, so the most important thing to me is the quality of the sound that is recorded on the CD. Upon hearing the CD through my car CD player, the sound remained full, rich, and deep. This was very pleasing to me as I have tried other brands and the sound was always a disappointment, being very thinny and poor in quality.
6) Finally, the price on Amazon, along with free shipping makes it worth the money. I compared it to Brookstone which would have charged me $200 more in the store.
I personally believe that ION got all of the best features placed into this model which was more than I had expected. This is a good buy and the best model I have experienced so far. It is a 5 star product!

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LP 2 CD is the fastest, easiest way to convert your vinyl records to CDs with none of the hassle of connecting a computer. Listen to your music in the car, at home, on your computer, or any place with a CD player.

The LP 2 CD Turntable The included turntable is belt-driven, with a premium tone arm and cartridge to get you the best sound from your vinyl. It's as great for simple playback as it is for conversion. 33 1/3 and 45 RPM vinyl are both supported, and you can also record 78 RPM albums using the included software.
Record Directly to CD-R/RW LP 2 CD features an on-board CD burner that lets you record one or more CD copies of a record with ease. Just place your record on the turntable and insert a blank CD. Play your vinyl, hit the record button and let LP 2 CD do the rest.
Records on blank CD-R/RW discs.
USB Interface Thanks to the LP 2 CD's USB interface, you can also connect your computer and easily transfer your music to your iTunes, iPod, or MP3 player. LP 2 CD comes with software for fast, easy importing to your iTunes library. Mac and PC compatible.
Conversion Software LP 2 CD includes a software CD with EZ Vinyl Converter for PC (with auto track detection) and EZ Audio Converter for Mac. They are the simplest way to record and convert vinyl directly to iTunes. Before you know it, you'll be listening to songs you haven´t heard in years in iTunes or on your iPod. A free download version of EZ Vinyl Converter with Gracenote MusicID is included for automatic track naming.
What's in the Box LP 2 CD turntable, Dustcover, Cartridge with stylus, RCA audio cable, AC adapter, Quick start guide

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Audio-Technica AT120E/T 1/2" Mount Cartridge .3 x .7 mil Review

Audio-Technica AT120E/T 1/2 Mount Cartridge .3 x .7 mil
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I've owned many budget cartridges in my vinyl life. Grado,ADC and many Audio Technica. They aparently still make cartridges with great skill in Japan. In the under 100.00 price range, AT makes the 120. 110, 95 and quite a few others. They have different degrees of performance however none are unworthy. All are musical and fun. I will try and avoid cliche' when assessing the 120.
The 120 will handle all types of music well, but seems particularly well suited for rock. It has a full sound and does not appear to have weaknesses or exagerations in any of the musical bands. It breaks in fully at about 50 hours and lasts around 500 hours (my experience). Just for a thrill, I got in touch with Turntableneedles.com. They are a reliable internet vendor with good manners and a ton of information about cartridges. On their advice, I decided to upgrade the existing 3x7 diamond tip with an genuine Audio Technica nude diamond (AT125). When I did this, the 120 went to a whole new level in sonic performance. I have had a couple of good MM carts in the past, a mid level Grado MM, an Ortfon MC and one of Audio Technica's higher level MM's called the 150. With the upgraded needle, which only costs 80 bucks, the cartridge can give better mid level cartridges a serious challenge. Extended soundstage, instrument individuality, and significantly more musical clarity.
So, the stock AT120 is a great cartridge and does nothing wrong. It can easily and relative inexpensively upgraded for about 80 dollars and what you are left with is a true performer that will give you a long vacation from the urge to upgrade. Consider this as a possible solution to your search for the ultimate sound without overpaying and consequently feeling shorted.
A bow and hearty congratulations fo Audio Technica for respecting the serious music listener where it matters most, true value!

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Grado Prestige Green Turntable Stylus Review

Grado Prestige Green Turntable Stylus
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I've used the Grado Green for over 25 years at home and professionally and have found them to very reliable, long lasting, somewhat industructible and very affordable. Highly recommended.
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Technics SL-BD22 Stereo Audio Turntable Review

Technics SL-BD22 Stereo Audio Turntable
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Operation of this turntable is smooth with regards to accurate pitch and speed adjustment and the auto-return tone arm mechanism is flawless.
However, the downfall of this Technics turntable is an annoying audible static -like intermittent noise heard on quiet passages of music. I made absolute sure the ground wire was well secured and I even tested this 'table on another stereo system and still the annoying noise was present. Apparently, it may be something inherent in between the belt-motor and the output wiring. I tested another Technics table of the same model number and, yup, you guessed it...that same noise is there. It could have something to do with a design flaw or something that is just inherent with a non-direct drive frequency generated turntable...On a consumer electronics web-site another owner/reviewer of the SL-BD22 had the same exact problem ! So, it could be very much a problematic theme with regards to the designing of the table motor mechanism.
After this experience, I upgraded to the Technics SL-1200M3D. WOW ! A major world of difference. It didn't come cheap but the quality and durability is something to behold and so what if it's not an automatic (one less thing to break down) !
The SL-BD22 is basically a no frills 'table and will play records nicely. BUT, if yours comes with a static or humming sound no matter how much adjusting you do, it's a possibility it could be that design flaw...

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Grado Prestige Black P Mount Turntable Cartridge Review

Grado Prestige Black P Mount Turntable Cartridge
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Like many people that are buying this product, they're probably fairly new to vinyl, and they were ready to spend a little more on a good cartridge. This was my case.
I use a Pioneer PL-670 which is designated for P-Mount carts. Before buying the Grado, I was using the Audio-Technica 311 (which is pretty good and half the cost of the Black). After installing the Grado and testing it out (Morrison Hotel, 180 gram vinyl), I wasn't too impressed. So I did a couple of comparisons, switching between the AT 311 and the Grado Black. Eventually I decided the Grado is a little cleaner and brings out more subtle details than the AT 311, but it's still felt like the wow factor wasn't there.
Since then, the cart has grown on me, and I realize that the difference is there, and that it is better than my old cart, I guess I just thought I would be blown away on the first listen.

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Sefour RS300 500 LP Vinyl Storage Unit Tobacco Walnut Review

Sefour RS300 500 LP Vinyl Storage Unit Tobacco Walnut
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I would not purchase this product from this company again. From a distance, it looks nice, but there are a lot of ugly small defects that are noticeable within a few feet. There was a bump on the front edge of a panel, and there were multiple places where the veneer had been patched with a sloppy, un-matching piece.
Without these defects, the piece has a nice shape and is sturdy, and I would have given it four stars. But I don't care to pay >$150 for a piece of furniture with patches of veneer stuck all over the sides. That's the kind of thing I'd expect to see from a used piece in a yard sale, not a new piece directly from the company.

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Stanton 500.V3 Spherical DJ Standard Turntable Cartridges, Twin Pack Review

Stanton 500.V3 Spherical DJ Standard Turntable Cartridges, Twin Pack
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thanks amazon fast shipping and the stanton 500.v3 twin 500 v3 cartrige with stylus works perfect on my ion turntable great sound quality the stanton headshell mounted very easy thanks guys you saved me alot of money verses buying thru stanton and better quality than what came with turntable

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Audio-Technica ATN120E Replacement Stylus Review

Audio-Technica ATN120E Replacement Stylus
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About 15 hours broken in at this point and already sounding great. Started a bit tinny but warming up nicely.

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