My 2 cts in this discussion: Since 7 months I have two Vestax PDX 2000 at home after using Technics for about 13 years. It was some getting used to at first. They have more power than the 1200, so you have to use a little more force to slow down or speed up the platter. Also, the pitch control fader is very light, which I don't like (the only thing). Whereas with a technics pitch, you actually have the feeling you are sort of "pushing" the record to a slower speed, with the vestax fader there is no friction whatsoever, so it's fairly easy to accidentaly tip the fader a little bit up or down while mixing. The straight tone arm does wonders against skipping and for scratching, although I totally suck at that, but I'm making progress very slowly. The ultra pitch and the reverse button are nice gadgets, but no more than that. I occasionally use them to create effects when recording a mix. I still have to find a purpose of the quartz lock button and I really don't understand why Technics persists on including this on the newer models as well. If anyone can explain to me what this functionality is good for, please do!
However, I've noticed that I'm actually faster on a technics now. Don't know what the reason is, the higher force of the platter or the +- 10 pitch control, but the difference is significant (Jeff Mills watch your back ;-) ) The argument that everywhere technics are used so you should buy those too is a bit nonsense. When I start playing somewhere with technics, at first I brake or speed up a bit too fast, but that takes just a few seconds to get used to. Well before I throw the first record in it's all business as usual. So in short, it doesn't make much difference what you buy. I bought mine because I see the vestax as progress and I hate the placing of the on/off button of the technics and the fact that the needle often skips too easily (although that can easily be solved by bringing your own cartidges to a gig). The vestax also seem to have less problems with feedback (rumble). As far as durability goes, hard to say after 6 months home use mostly, but at least they feel even more robust than 1200's to me and with that magnetic motor, there's not much that can wear out. On the other hand, how many 1200's do you encounter where the light is still working? I'm happy with them and I wouldn't trade them in for technics. Joost > -----Original Message----- > From: Chris Anglesey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: zondag 27 juli 2003 22:46 > To: [email protected] > Subject: (313) Vestax or Technics > > > > > Hello 313 Peepz, > > I've come into a bit of money (literally) and am looking to > invest in a pair of turntables; the question is what to go > for, Technics or Vestax ? I've had SL1210's before and > although they are reliable i've always been disappointed by > their lack of features. I've heard good things about the > Vestax decks (e.g reverse function, plus/minus 16 capacity) > but their seems to be a big question surrounding how durable > they actually are. Apparently Technics have just released a > MK5 version as well (albeit minus a reverse function). > > Would be interested in hearing other peoples opinions. > Sorry if this one's slightly off-topic and if you've received > it a number of times (currently having problems with a new computer). > > Chris. > > > >
