looking for some decks...
Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 6:09 pm
im an amateur just looking for some decks to start up with, including a mixer...could any one point out to me somewhere i could get any good deals?? cheers thanks
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Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 6:11 pm
what ya price range?????????????
Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 6:13 pm
hoping not to go over 150 quid really....200 with speakers though sounds good or am i being over optimistic
Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 6:14 pm
would be also interesting for me ... 
my price range would be up to 400-500 euros
my price range would be up to 400-500 euros
Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 6:17 pm
Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 6:18 pm
Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 6:29 pm
cheers mate!
Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 10:35 pm
ebay? That's where I'm going
Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 10:43 pm
Alty wrote:ebay?
Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 10:15 am
What? It's a way of beginers with not such a big budget to get Technics 1200 MK2's...
Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 1:57 pm
cheap stuff on ebay= bad condition decks that need servicing and bits repaired or replacing, crackling faders and blown channels i would save up and buy either from a shop or some one you can go test the stuff out!
Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 2:41 pm
EBay for Technics or stfu tbh.
If as the doom monger above says the decks are in any state of disrepair they are honestly not that hard or expensive to fix any of the major parts (ie: tonearm, pitch fader, on/off switch, gnd/rca cables, cue lamp) plus you'd have the added knowledge to be able to fix problems in future without having to resort to some shop ripping you off for a 5 minute job.
You're looking for around £180-£250 for a pair of mkIIs in reasonable nick. Also, you'd be able to sell them for the same price you bought them if you really do fancy some shiny new ones later on. Win!
If as the doom monger above says the decks are in any state of disrepair they are honestly not that hard or expensive to fix any of the major parts (ie: tonearm, pitch fader, on/off switch, gnd/rca cables, cue lamp) plus you'd have the added knowledge to be able to fix problems in future without having to resort to some shop ripping you off for a 5 minute job.
You're looking for around £180-£250 for a pair of mkIIs in reasonable nick. Also, you'd be able to sell them for the same price you bought them if you really do fancy some shiny new ones later on. Win!
to the above
Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 2:52 pm
wasn't meaning to put the doom on ebay and cheap second hand gear but he said he was a amateur. thought he would rather avoid shops ripping him off for servicing and trying to do it all your self, when if you buy from some one in person most of the above can avoided. had some bad luck with dj equipment over the years guess thats why im spreading the doom!! lol
Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 4:40 pm
you're not going to get anything decent for 200.
the problem is that you'll buy cheap decks and grow out of them in about a month. then if you decide you don't want to DJ anymore they have no resale value.
2nd hand techs are still the best way to go for mixing IMO. but if i was spending money on new decks i'd get the vestax pdx 3000s.
the problem is that you'll buy cheap decks and grow out of them in about a month. then if you decide you don't want to DJ anymore they have no resale value.
2nd hand techs are still the best way to go for mixing IMO. but if i was spending money on new decks i'd get the vestax pdx 3000s.