Stanton STR8-100 Direct Drive Digital Turntable with Straight tone arm

Rating:
Summary: A professional tool
Review: I haven't owned a turntable since the seventies, so this seemed like an excellent device to hook up to my computer and turn all those great old LPs into CDs. Much to my consternation, it ships without a needle ("cartridge" to you audiophiles). What's that about? For someone who has only purchased cheap all-in-one sound systems, this required a minor research project. Research project #2 will be how to get it connected to my computer. Yes, it has a "digital ouput" port -- S/P DIF (which means Sony/Phillips Digital Interface), with an RCA jack. All the ports on my sound card are 1/8" mini-stereo. What next? I have to admit that this is a beautiful piece of equipment-- elegantly designed, but clearly targeted at the knowledgeable DJ... But, help the beginner, unless, like me, your thrills come from climbing learning curves. I'll write another review when I get it working!

Rating:
Summary: Great tool for mixing, recording, DJing.
Review: This turntable allows you to play 33 rpm, 45 rpm, and 78 rpm!
You can also touch a button, and the record will play in reverse (without missing a beat).
You can adjust the pitch way beyond the scope of other record players.
You can adjust the tempo, and keep the pitch consistant with the original tempo!! Think about that one for a minute...
Overall, you should check this out. And chuck that dinosaur you've got, whattaya call it, oh yeah, the technics 1200.