Turntables

Spotlight on DJ Turntables launched in 2018 - 2019.

Published in Nov-Dec 2019 Issue

Audio Technica AT-LP140XP

The AT-LP140XP is a fully manual professional DJ turntable that features a high-torque direct-drive motor and anti-resonant, mass-damped, platter to ensure stable, on-axis rotation. 

Main Features include:

• High-fidelity audio and professional DJ performance
• Direct-drive, high-torque servo motor with speed stabilization
• Fully manual operation
• Adjustable dynamic anti-skate control
• Selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds
• AT-HS6 universal ½”-mount headshell and AT-XP3 DJ cartridge with 0.6 mil conical bonded stylus
• Balanced S-shaped tonearm with hydraulically damped lift control, height adjustment, and lockable rest
• Dedicated phono-level output (5.5 mV)
• Stroboscopic platter with speed indicator
• Forward/reverse operation and variable pitch control with quartz speed lock
• Popup stylus target light for easier cueing in low light
• Damped base construction for reduced low-frequency feedback coloration

Technical Specifications:

Turntable

• Drive Method: Direct Drive
• Type: 3-speed, fully manual operation
• Motor: High-Torque DC Motor
• Speeds: 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM
• Pitch Variation: +/-8% or +/-16% or +/-24%
• Turntable Platter: Die-cast aluminium
• Starting Torque: 2.2 kgf-cm
• Wow and Flutter: <0.2% WRMS (33 RPM)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >50 dB
• Output Level: 5.5 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
• Power Supply Requirements: 115/230V AC, 60/50 Hz
• Power Consumption: 4.3 W
• Weight: 10.0 kg

Cartridge & Stylus

• Model: AT-XP3
• Type: VM Dual Magnet
• Output Voltage: 5.5 mV (@ 1.0 kHz, 5cm/sec)
• Vertical Tracking Force Range: 2.0 to 4.0 g (standard 3.0 g)
• Stylus Shape: Conical
• Stylus Size: 0.6 mil
• Recommended Load Impedance: 47,000 ohms
• Weight: 6.2 g

Headshell

• Model: AT-HS6
• Weight: 9 g

Tone arm

• Type: Balanced S-shaped tonearm with detachable headshell
• Effective Length: 230.5mm
• Overhang: 16mm
• Maximum Tracking Error Angle: Less than 3 degree
• Applicable Cartridge Weight: 3.5 - 8.5 g
• Anti-skating Range: 0-4 g

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Reloop RP – 8000 MK2

The Reloop RP – 8000 MK2 is a turntable designed for a seamless integration with the Serato DJ Pro, offering controls of up to 7 different performance modes.

Main Features include:

• Performance pads to control the speed of the platter
• Extra-large, highly responsive performance pads with multi-colour LEDs
• 22 scales with option to create up to 9 custom scales
• Pitch bending function via speed select buttons in Platter Play mode
• Independent pad modes (when used in conjunction with the ELITE mixer)
• More powerful starting torque (adjustable from 2.8 - 4.5 kg/cm)
• Newly-developed, height-adjustable MK2 tone arm base (VTA)
• Can be connected to two mixers at the same time
• Quartz driven hybrid turntable instrument with upper-torque direct drive
• MIDI compatible control section consists of multi-encoder, 8 large LED pads and 2 user modes
• Digital LC display for pitch, BPM, scale, key, deck assignment and firmware settings
• Precise motor control with 3 speeds (33 1/3, 45 & 78 RPM)
• High-resolution pitch fader (0.02 % resolution)
• Phono and line out (no grounding required)

Technical Specification:

Turntable:

• Drive: quartz driven upper-torque direct drive
• Motor: 16-pole, 3-phase, brushless motor
• Turntable speeds: 3 speeds, manual (33 1/3, 45, 78 RPM)
• Starting torque: 2.8 - 4.5 kg/cm (adjustable)
• Start-up time / change to RPM: < 0.2 sec
• Wow and flutter: 0.01% WRMS*
• S/N ratio: > 55 dB (DIN-B)
• Brake system: electronic brake

Platter:

• Material: die cast aluminium
• Diameter: 332 mm
• Weight: approx. 1.5 kg

Tone arm:

• Type: universal, static balanced, S-shaped
• Effective length: 230 mm
• Overhang: 15 mm
• Tracking error range: < 3°
• Offset Angle: 22°
• Stylus Pressure: 0 - 4 g
• VTA setting range: 0 - 6 mm
• Usable weight of pick-ups: 3.5 ~ 8.5 g (incl. headshell 13 ~ 18 g)
• Anti-skating range: 0 - 3 g
• Effective tone arm mass: 30 g

Connections:

• 1x PHONO/1x LINE out (gold-plated), 1x GND earth connection, 1x USB port (type B)

General:

• Dimensions: 458 (w) x 354 (d) x 144,6 (h) mm
• Weight: approx. 11.8 kg

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Stanton T92 M2 USB

The T.92 M2 USB is a direct-drive professional turntable with built-in USB connectivity. With features such as key lock and a pitch range of ±%12, the T.92 M2 USB fits effortlessly in with any DJ setup.

Main Features include:

• USB and S/PDIF Outputs for transferring Music from Vinyl Records to Mac or PC
• Pitch Control Fader with DSP Key Lock
• Stanton 300 Cartridge comes pre-mounted on headshell
• S-Shaped Tone Arm for Lower Distortion and Superior Fidelity
• 3 Playback Speeds (33, 45, and 78 RPM) and Quartz Lock
• RCA Stereo Outputs (Phono / Line Switchable)
• 2 Start/Stop Switches for Mix or Battle Setup
• Full version of Deckadance DVS Software included

Tech Specifications:

• Frequency Response: 30 Hz to 20 kHz +1/- 2 dB/ RIAA filter
• THD+N: < 0.03% at 1 kHz
• S/N Ratio: Line <-65 dB=dB
• Digital Output (SPDIF) 0.5Vp-p (Load 75 ohms)
• Type: 3-speed full manual
• Motor: 8 pole, 3 phase, brushless DC motor
• Speeds: 33 1/3 and 45rpm and 78 rpm
• Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.15% WRMS (JIS WTD) with 33 1/3 rpm
• Pitch Controls: +/- 8%, +/-12%
• Starting Torque: More than 1.6 kgf.cm
• Starting Time: Less than 1 sec with 33 1/3 rpm
• Braking Time: Less than 1 sec with 33 1/3 rpm
• Braking System: Electronic Brake
• Audio Output: Phono/Line output
• USB Function: A/D, D/A 16BIT 44.1KHz or 48KHz USB SELECTABLE
• Dimensions: 452(W) x 370(D) x 143(H)mm
• Weight: 8.6Kgs

Tone Arm Section Measurement

• Tone arm type: Static balanced S-Shape tonearm for lower distortion and reduced record-ware
• Effective Arm Length: 230.5mm
• Tracking Force Range: 0-3g
• Applicable Cartridge Weight: 3-4g

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Technics SL – 1200 MK7

The SL-1200MK7 is the newest model of the SL-1200 Series. It has a coreless direct drive motor for improved performance. The MK7 looks almost identical to previous models, the MK5 and MK6, but with a slightly more refined all-black design.

Main Features include:

• Coreless direct drive motor designed to eliminate cogging at any speeds
• Built-in microcomputer uses technology from the Panasonic’s Blu-ray disc products to control the motor and better accuracy
• Replaceable phono and power cables
• Additional brake / torque adjustments
• Reverse platter play
• Fully digital pitch control fader with ±8/16% ranges (a X2 button at the top of the pitch fader allows doubling)
• LED strobe that can illuminate in red or blue colors
• White LED pop-up stylus light with a high brightness

Technical Specification:

Turntable Section

• Drive Method: Direct Drive
• Turntable Speeds: 33 1/3, 45rpm (with switch 78 rpm)
• Starting Torque: 0.18N･m / 1.8kg･cm (1.56 lbs-in)
• Build-up Characteristics: 0.7 s. from standstill to 33 1/3 rpm
• Wow and Flutter: 0.025%　W.R.M.S.
• Turntable Platter: Aluminum die-cast
• Diameter: 332mm (13-5/64″)
• Weight: Approx. 1.8kg (4.0 lbs) (Including slipmat and slipsheet)

Tonearm Section

• Type: Universal, Static Balance
• Effective Length: 230mm (9-1/16″)
• Overhang: 15mm (19/32″)
• Arm Height Adjustment Range: 0 – 6mm
• Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range: 0 – 4g (Direct Reading)
• Head Shell Weight: Approx. 7.6g
• Head Shell Terminal Lug: 1.2mmφ 4-pin terminal lug

Terminals

• Audio Output: PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1, EARTH TERMINAL x 1

General:

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 453 x 169 x 353mm (17-27/32 × 6-21/32 × 13-29/32 inch)
• Weight: Approx. 9.6kg (Approx. 21.2lbs)

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Thorens TD 402 DD

The new TD 402 DD Thorens is a direct drive turntable that comes with auto shut off function and with pre-installed AT 95VM E cartridge by Audio Technica. TD 402 DD comes with dust cover and a MDF plinth in piano black and high gloss walnut veneer on damping black rubber feet with silver rings.

Main features include:

• Stable and super silent direct drive
• Auto Start and Auto Stop
• Switchable integrated phono pre amp
• Carbon tonearm
• Detachable headshell
• Pre-installed cartridge AT VM95 E

Technical Specification:

Turntable section

• Motor DD Motor
• Speed 33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
• Rotation Speed Variation +/–0.33%
• Wow and Flutter 0.15%
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio 67dB or higher
• Platter Aluminum Die-cast
• Diameter of Platter 12“, 300mm

Tonearm section

• Type Static Balance, Straight
• Effective Arm Length 8.8“, 223.6mm
• Stylus Pressure Range 0 to 4g
• Supported Cartridge Weight 3.5 to 6.2g
• Overhang 18.6mm
• Anti-skating Adjustment Supported

Cartridge section

• Type MM type (Audio-Technica VM95E)
• Stylus Construction Bonded elliptical Diamond
• Frequency Response 20Hz to 22kHz
• Channel Separation >20dB
• Channel Balance 2.0dB
• Vertical Tracking Angle 23 degrees
• Supported Load Impedance 47k ohms
• Output Voltage 4mV (1kHz, 5cm/sec.)
• Stylus Pressure 2.0g +/–0.2g
• Cartridge Weight 6.1g

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