Any cheap tweaks for cheap turntable?


Hi A few days ago I found a package deal of 2 Stanton str8-30 'tables and a mixer for $100 cash. Obviously it is a beginner DJ system. Because my Dual 1237 is in the shop and might never get out, I jumped on it. I hooked it all up once with the mixer's preamps and once with the trusty radio shack. It sounded ok as I haven't listened to lp's for years. I'm just wondering if there is anything I can do to upgrade this cheaply as I would just get a lot better TT if I wanted to spend much more money. I only have about 50 albums that are not on cd so this isn't the start of something big. I'm considering getting one of those things that let me record my albums on the computer so I'm not going use this TT a long time. So if there is anyone out there who has gone through the same thing, what would you suggest?
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Showing 1 response by ekobesky

No offense, but that is a really rotten turntable and I'm not even sure it's suitable for your purpose. Some DJ decks have short arms designed for scratching and they can potentially damage your LPs when used with a hi-fi cartridge.

The other issue is, sound quality is going to be horrid. Now, if you're archiving your LPs to CD you're going to want to do it once and do it right.

My advice? Spring $395 for something like the complete Rega P1 package. When you're done archiving your LPs, turn around and sell it on A'gon for $295. Or better yet, find someone already selling a used one. The Music Hall MMF-2 and Pro-Ject Debut are also in the same price range and very serviceable.