Turntables
Spotlight on DJ Turntables launched in 2018 - 2019.
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
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
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
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)
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