Technics in general

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... decks to see if you’re going to be in it for the long haul. If you are, then save up for Technics - even if you can only buy one at a time. Budget decks may only be a fraction of the cost but if you ever want to play out or produce a half decent mixtape, then it’s inevitable you’ll need to upgrade and that’s a couple of hundred quid lost in depreciation on your budget decks (assuming you can sell them). Disclaimer: I lied. Kind of. Sam Redmore is living proof you can produce d...more

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Technics in general: But it's just a hunk of metal (3437 words)
by - written on 08/11/01 (Very useful, 1976 readings)
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NOOOOOOO!!!!! It is NOT just a hunk of metal. These be the Wheels of Steel and if I EVER hear you call them that again, there’ll be trouble – strife of biblical proportions, y’unnerstan? << Deep breaths into paper bag. Several times >> Right, let’s start anew. If Dance be the new Rock and turntables have unceremoniously booted guitars off the top of many a teenager’s wishlist, then Technics are surely the Fender Stratocaster of their day. Icons of a musical (no, make that Cultural) movement, simple and enduring, instantly recognisable by anyone who has so much as a toe dipped into the deep waters ... Read the complete review

What can You say??? (161 words)
by - written on 06/07/00 (Very useful, 126 readings)
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The technics are THE established decks of clubbing and djing. They are incredibly well-built and designed to last a lifetime. However, they are not the only choice out there!! These days many new turntables are turning up on the market such as the new Vestax and the Numark pro TT1's. All of these are equally well-built and reliable as well as containing new modern gizmos such as reverse play and larger pitches. Thus Technics, still remain the leaders of the pack, but the question is for how long??? Once the general public as well as club promoters catch a glimpse of the new standard bearing vestax you might see a lot more second hand technics floating around. My ... Read the complete review

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