From bleepbloop Sent Sat, Mar 14th 1998, 00:02
From bleepbloop Sent Sat, Mar 14th 1998, 00:02
> -----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 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.