Stanton T62 Straight Arm Direct-Drive DJ Turntable with 500.v3 Cartridge Pre-Mounted Review

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(More customer reviews)This turntable is great and the sound quality exceeded my expectations. This table has decent torque but if you are into scratching you might need a better slipmat or put a piece of wax paper under the included slipmat, as the stock slipmat tends to have a tad too much friction to overcome. I use this table for general listening and am very pleased with the sound quality using this table in combination with a behringer phono preamp and a Teac reference series receiver. The table has plenty of torque to clean your records with a carbon fibre brush and seems to be slightly more powerful than a Technics sl-17000 mk1 that my father owns. The included 500v3 cartridge sounds great with very low surface noise and tracks great at 3 grams (recommended range is 2-5 grams). This table has a ground cable which works well as there are no humming or buzzing noises. Sound quality is very clear and while the platter itself is fairly lightweight the slipmat helps dampen it and I don't hear any resonance or other interference in the sound. There is also no noticeable motor noise or rumble that I could perceive. The table itself seems sturdy and weighs about 17 lbs total. The rca cables and power cord are detachable which is a nice feature that even Technics tables don't have. The manual doesn't explain how to adjust the height of the feet for leveling the turntable but you can loosen the feet by turning them counterclockwise which will in turn raise that corner of the turntable. Overall this a great turntable for the money.

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Based on the Stanton Best Selling Favorite, the T.60, the T.62 is an easy to operate, direct drive turntable perfect for DJs of any style or experience level. The T.62 features a powerful motor with strong torque and a straight tone arm, which provides superior tracking capability for scratch DJs. The T.62 also comes equipped with the legendary Stanton 500.v3 cartridge and a high quality slipmat for added control... offering the perfect set-up for optimum performance.

Professional Quality Turntable The T.62 is a sturdy, professional-quality turntable, with a high-torque, direct-drive motor and two available playback speeds (33 and 45 RPM).
Two Start/Stop Switches Two start/stop switches are included, for mix or battle orientation.
Pitch Control A pitch control fader lets you change the tempo/pitch with a range of plus or minus 10 percent.
Straight Tone Arm The straight tone arm improves tracking, which is ideal for scratching.
RCA Outputs The T.62 features standard RCA stereo outputs.
Accessories Included Accessories include RCA Cables, Slip Mat, and Dust Cover.
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Stanton 500.V3 Spherical DJ Standard Turntable Cartridges, Twin Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)thanks amazon fast shipping and the stanton 500.v3 twin 500 v3 cartrige with stylus works perfect on my ion turntable great sound quality the stanton headshell mounted very easy thanks guys you saved me alot of money verses buying thru stanton and better quality than what came with turntable

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Industry standard pair of spherical cartridges ideal for almost any application.

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Stanton 500.V3 500 V3 Cartridge (Single) Review

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(More customer reviews)I was looking for a new cartridge/stylus that would be affordable, easy to work with, and which would sound good. Upon ordering, I wondered if this would be the road to disappointment. I got my cartridge in the mail, hooked it up, and it is a great improvement on what I'd been using for years. I am so glad I got this. I played a record which sounded unlistenable previously, due to radial scratches, and it sounded just fine, whereas before it sounded like a defective record. So, just there I got my money's worth. I cannot speak for the so called audiophiles, but for me this is excellent!

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The 500.V3 is an updated version of the classic Stanton 500AL. With more years spent on the decks than any other cartridge in the world, the 500 series has earned a reputation as a standard. The 500.V3 represents a perfect balance between economy, reliability, ruggedness and optimum performance.

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Stanton T55USB USB Belt-Drive DJ Turntable with 500.v3 Cartridge Review

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(More customer reviews)I reviewed a number of turntables and decided on this one. It was a good choice. The delivery was on time and it did not take very long to set it up. I chose to use the line-in mode as I have a good soundcard on the PC and prefer not to burden it with extra USB drivers if it is not necessary. Based on reading the reviews, I had already downloaded the latest Audacity and played with it a little bit so there was nothing extra to do with that. The overall turntable setup took about 30 minutes including balancing the stylus.
My first run-through was just setting it up and playing an album to see how it operates. I didn't initially get a cleaning kit and soon discovered (relearning lessons from many, many years ago) one is absolutely needed. The last time I had a turntable was when any albums I purchased I kept protected and cleaned etc. The album I chose (One that was never put to CD and had to find it online) was produced back in the 80s (and therefore used). It was not in 'mint' condition so it had a number of 'pops' and 'clicks' on it. The cleaner took most of them out. Audacity was able to cleanup what was left except for a couple of songs.
I won't go into too much other detail about recording the album to the PC as this review is about the turntable. I will say it was worth searching the net for information on using Audacity and what is recommended etc.
I have had the turntable about a month now and have run through a number of albums at different times. I do like the pitch adjustment as the turntable has a built in strobe so you can keep the speed accurate. There has been no problems with the turntable and it seems to be the same reliable type of turntable I experienced from Stanton 'back in the day'. Only this time I can feed it directly into the PC. I like that.

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The T.55 USB is a great all-around belt drive turntable that also features USB and RCA outputs so you can easily use the deck to transfer the music on your vinyl records onto your PC or Mac to create music files for use with CDs or MP3 players such as iPod. To make things even simpler, Stanton has included the software you can use to transfer and edit the music files, so you can remove any pops and clicks that are common when playing vinyls. The T.55 USB also comes with the professional Stanton 500.v3 cartridge for ideal sound quality and perfect compatibility. Not just a tool for vinyl transfer, this deck is also a perfect fit for the novice or intermediate level DJ.

Professional Belt-Drive Turntable The T.52 USB is an easy to operate belt-drive turntable with two playback speeds (33 and 45 RPM).
A pitch control fader lets you change the tempo/pitch with a range of plus or minus 10 percent. Two start/stop switches are also included for battle or mix setups.
The straight tone arm improves tracking, which is ideal for scratching, and the audiophile-quality Stanton 500.v3 cartridge provides crystal-clear playback.
Output Options The T.52 USB features standard RCA stereo outputs, along with a USB output, ideal for easy transfer of your vinyl to your Mac or PC. The package includes software for transferring and editing your music files.
Cakewalk pyro Audio Creator LE Included pyro Audio Creator LE combines all the essential audio tools needed in today's digital age in one fast and easy-to-use program. With pyro Audio Creator's virtual toolbox, you are just a click away from recording & editing audio; burning & ripping CDs; converting and cleaning albums to CD or MP3; and encoding, tagging & organizing your sound library. If you care about your audio, there is no better choice than pyro Audio Creator LE.
What's in the Box T.52 USB Turntable, RCA Cables, Slip Mat, USB Cable, Dust Cover, Software, User's Manual

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ION Audio U Record USB Music Archive System Review

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(More customer reviews)I used this for about a week. Combined with Audacity software it works perfectly- I've done noise reduction, set up the tracks automatically, normalize, all withing 30 minutes of install. I have not used the proprietary EZ Vinyl Converter, so I cannot comment. If using Audacity is "advanced", than EZ must me idiot proof.
The USB turntables are all over $100 and seem kind of cheap- all plastic, so if you already have and old turntable, save some money and get this for $50. I have a very nice old school Technics turntable that is 10 times better sounding than ones with the USB built in. I also bought a really old turntable that plays 78, and have been ripping some old opera recordings. No issues with that turntable.

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The U Record USB music archive system lets you easily convert your favorite records and tapes to MP3 format using your turntable or tape player and computer. Simply connect U Record to your computer with the included USB cable and the rest is easy. Use the included software to record your music, then transfer it to your iPod or other personal media player.

Plug and Play The U Record interface requires no driver installation to work with your Mac or PC--simply plug it in via USB and you're ready to go.
Connect Anything U Record features standard RCA inputs for quick connection of tape decks, CD or MP3 players. A built-in preamp takes the guesswork out of recording from a turntable by eliminating the need to attach the turntable to a stereo system for recording. Just connect your audio device and computer to U Record and you're ready to preserve your music digitally.
Simple Controls Switch to Phono for vinyl or line for other sound sources, and adjust the volume accordingly.
Software Included Centered around EZ Vinyl Converter (PC) and EZ Audio Converter (Mac) software, U Record provides the easiest way to convert your records or tapes to your computer's digital music library. Simply plug in your turntable or tape player to the U Record, specify track information, and you're done. The software automatically imports the music directly to your iTunes library.
What's in the Box USB audio interface box with phono/line input, USB cable, User's manual

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