From Brad Tribucher Sent Sat, Mar 14th 1998, 16:15
From Brad Tribucher Sent Sat, Mar 14th 1998, 16:15
-----Original Message----- From: Aaron Michelson <xxxxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx> To: Clytemnestra's Favorite Uncle <xxxx@xxxx.xxx>; xxxxxx@xx-xxx.xxxxxx.xx <xxxxxx@xx-xxx.xxxxxx.xx> Cc: xxx@xxxxxxxxx.xxx <xxx@xxxxxxxxx.xxx> Date: Friday, March 13, 1998 7:02 PM Subject: RE: (idm) Turntables / Chocolate Weasel >> -----Original Message----- >> Pro Sound & Lighting has SL1200s for $479 and they have 'B-Stock' >> units which are used or refurbished for $399. And whatever you do, >> don't buy anything BUT 1200s. You'll just be sorry later. > >Wait! > >I need to defend my baby Gemini PT-1000 here... I've been giving it >a fair amount of abuse over the last year, and can proudly say it's >strong as fuck, the sound quality is fine (I'm using the same cartridge >as most technics turntables) and in all, it's a fine machine. > >Once again.... the two turntables (i.e. Gemini PT-1000, PT-2000) both >use the same motors as the technics, that is, same torque. The case is >solid rubber, the both weigh the same (25 pounds) and the pitch control >is just as fluid. > >There are two differences. The turntable on a Gemini is designed to >slow to a stop when you hit the stop button, unlike the Technics which >just do a deadstop (Gemini's slow to a stop over about 1 second). >Secondly, the Gemini's pitch control has a cool reset button that will >immediately turn the pitch control on and off. It's great for sudden >changes, etc. etc. Be creative! :) > >Otherwise, I mean... even the layout and design is identical. And for >$200-$300 cheaper, I can't complain in the slightest. > >My 2 cents regarding a budget-friendly way to spin your favorite >IDM vinyl..... > >Aaron >Excuse me, but for myself and i"m sure every other DJ, vinyl freak, etc.. it's like this "Technics SL-1200MK2, there is no substitute"..end of thread. >p.s. On the IDM tip: > >onnow: Chocolate Weasel "Spaghettification" (ninja tune) >I can't stop grinning about this arrival. It sounds nothing >like Marc Royal's T Power material... this is upbeat, >groovy retro cool with a capital P for funk... or something >to that effect.... more words later. >