Here is a picture of my setup atm.
How much do Technics turntables sell for ? I have a second one I don't use, the same model as this one, but no mat or arm.
ive heard DJ tables/stylus damage records.. is this true?
Technics 1200's are pretty much the gold standard for DJ turntables. Go to any club, bar, or dance venue around the world and if they have turntables - more than likely they are going to be 1200's. I would say most vinyl DJ's (including myself) are comfortable and familiar with the overall feel and pitch control on Technics,1200's and if you end up at a gig and they have Stantons, Numarks, or Gemini's it's pretty disappointing! Plus 1200's are built like tanks, I've seen the jankiest, trashiest specimens in NY clubs still function properly and stop on a dime. That's probably why the resale value of 1200's just keeps going up ever since they were discontinued..
Assuming that's a SL-1200 MK2 (or other 1200) you're looking at a decent cost since they're sought after by DJs and are discontinued. With everything working, ballpark $350 - $550 (I got a pair for $500 before they were discontinued, now it's not unheard of for people to pay that for a single one).
I wouldn't worry about a missing slipmat, those are cheap, but if the tonearm is missing that'll put a big dent in your asking price.
Thanks for the info. I used the wrong term though, I didnt mean the whole arm, just the needle part.
Cartridge and stylus (needle)? Or just the stylus?
Next weed is Record Store Day don't forget!
Freudian Slip???
Also, how much do record day releases typically cost for the 45's or Albums?
I don't recall RSD specific releases being more expensive just for being RSD releases.
Almost every RSD release is about $10-100 more expensive than it should be.
Yes, the cartridge and needle. Sorry I did not know the proper terms.
ive heard DJ tables/stylus damage records.. is this true?
Almost every RSD release is about $10-100 more expensive than it should be.
Two RSD releases I got for less than $10:
-Borknagar, Olden Domain LP
-Pink Floyd 45 Box Set, The Wall
The moral of the story is, find a friendly record store for RSD.
Not from my experience and you can always gamble and just wait for the price to go down a month later when no one has bought the record.