hey,
if u want a cheap reliable deck i would recommend the stanton STR8-150's.
If use them and would def recommend them to anyone. I have a set and havent had any troubles, and i thrash the sh!t out of mine constantly everyday. I'm not sure how accessible they are over in the states, but over here they are dirt cheap compared to technics. Now in Australia, can get them for about $650 each.
Technics are so much more expensive, and have none of the features on them that i love. When i jump on a set of technics, they move so slow that it sort of feels broken, or slowed down.
the torque on the 150's are amazing, can change the pitch speed heaps, 3 different settings, adjust the start / slow down speed, have reverse and they are heavy and durable as f***..
when u use them they feel so responsive, and accurate.
have a beat juggle on them and you wont ever want to use a different turntable.
Optimus
