stanton STR8-100

But imagine how difficult it would be having to adapt to 2 different decks

I'd do it, but sometimes you get special offers when you buy a pair so it could work out more expensive.

And as quick fix said any DJ worth their slat can mix on anything. If you can't have a look at your technique

I agree you should learn to play on different decks if you wanna play out cos its not always gonna be technics....

But thats not the argument the argument are which are best and easiest to use and that crown goes to 1200/1210's

i suppose it depends whether 1) you're new to the game and serious about learning the craft and playing out 2) established and just want to play what u like.

Getting 2 different decks, while very unorthodox is a really good idea. u can still learn on the more established deck but also get the added bonus of tryinf any new features on the 'not so standard' deck. This will be useful to someone just starting out and wanting to cover all bases. This goes for vinyl and CD decks.


me - i'm old fashioned. 2 1210s and a mixer. as pure as pure can be. I've used most - and my PERSONAL opinion is i've always prefered the feel and sturdiness of the technics. the build quality, the history, it's proven track record - all give u that extra confidence u need to be able to do the job with style.


Why do people go for old fashioned classic cars? why is the e-type so popular? All the newer cars handle better, have better performance, go faster... but they're not the original, are they?

Guitar players dont have a problem changing to a different types of guitars, because they have mastered their craft.The same principle surely applies to dj's....

the 1210s (and 1200s) shaped an era and a defined what we currently think of as 'DJs' ... yes there's better decks out there - but they aint the legend that is technics



no one likes the playschool/chav look of the vestax