If you are looking for the best turntable under 1000 dollars in 2015, here are five for you to check out. When looking for a turntable, there are several aspects to consider. A basic design difference is belt drive versus direct drive. Belt drives transmit less noise out your audio system; direct drives offer reliability and sound effects. Automatic turntables will begin playing the record for you, whereas manual tables require you to handle the record. If your preamp is internal, it may be simplest and most cost effective, but an external preamp will probably have higher sound quality. Consider whether you need a USB port, and if you are a serious DJ you may wish to upgrade your cartridge and decide between a moving magnet and a moving coil. Finally, check the specs on your turntable for heavier platter weight, low percent speed variation, high signal-to-noise ratio, and multiple playback speeds.
The Stanton STR8150 High Torque Direct Drive DJ Turntable- One of the best turntables under $1000-2015
The Stanton STR8150 has the strongest torque motor in the world, at 4.5 Kgf-cm. The direct-drive motor offers adjustable start and brake speeds and is essentially skip-proof. Key correction will alter the platter speed without a change in pitch. It is constructed from heavy duty steel; this gives it an extraordinarily stable platter and tonearm for outstanding control. It comes with selectable line- or phono- level output so can be used with preamps and amps that lack phono inputs. The Stanton STR8150 offers +/-8, +/-25, and +/-50 percent pitch adjustment and plays at 33, 45, and 78 rpm.Its advanced coaxial digital-audio output plugs directly into an audio/video surround receiver, a CD recorder, or a Macintosh or PC sound card. Included with the turntable are a Stanton 680HP cartridge and headshell. It measures 7.7 x 5.8 x 13.9 inches.
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The Pioneer CDJ-850-K Digital DJ Turntable- Very good turntable that costs less than $1000 in 2015
The Pioneer CDJ-850-K Digital DJ Turntable is equipped with USB export capability. The rekordbox software lets Djs export data and music files onto a USB device, plug in to the CDJ-850, and access all tracks without need for a PC. It is compatible with AAC, WAV, MP3, and AIFF digital audio formats recorded on CD-R/RW disks or USB storage devices. The CDJ-850-K offers an editable Tag List functionality that lets users register tracks during play. Users can also preview tracks to add to a playlist queue. It offers a reverse button and is quite professional. The CDJ-850 is a strong contender for the best turntable under 1000 bucks. in terms of appearance and extras.
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The Pro-ject – Debut Carbon Dc- Excellent turntable under $1000 -2015
The Pro-ject – Debut Carbon Dc includes an 8.6” carbon tube for the tonearm, increasing stiffness and decreasing resonance. Smooth rotation is guaranteed by an increased weight platter size. Its low noise AC motor utilizes TPE-damping for effective decoupling. Complete speed stability without unwanted vibration comes from the precision frequency DC-driven AC generator. Pro-ject has a precision belt drive, synchronous motor, new TPE Sorbothane motor suspension, Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, and felt mat.
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Thorens TD 170-1 Phono- Another great turntable that costs below $1000-2015
The fully automatic Thorens TD 170-1 Phono is another choice for the best turntable under 1000 dollars. It is well crafted and offers truly easy operation. It plays at three speeds, meaning shellac 78 rpm records can be part of your DJ repertoire. Its built-in phono pre-amp TD 170-1 Phono will amplify the signal from your turntable. It lets you connect to amplifiers and receivers without phono input. The TD 170-1 Phono has an internal flat drive belt, a 12” / 0.4 kg platter that is aluminum and non-magnetic, and a THORENS® TP 18 tonearm. It measures 420 x 125 x 360 mm and weighs 4.6 kg. Options include a built in phono preamplifier and special stylus/cartridge for 78 rpm shellac records.
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Denon DJ SC3900 Digital Media Turntable/ DJ Controller- One of the best turntables under $1000 that you can buy in 2015
The Denon DJ SC3900 Digital Media Turntable/ DJ Controller offers true vinyl platter accuracy and performance via its 9” Active Platter. It utilizes a freshly redesigned High Torque Direct Drive Motor and offers options for USB, CD, and networked servers to source your tracks. It also includes the Denon DJ “Engine” Database PC/Mac application for USB devices. Compatible with Serato Scratch Live interface (Hybrid Mode), the SC3900 is optimized for Traktor and Virtual DJ users. Its Player Link function lets you share USB drives across up to four other SC3900s. It is compatible with Mac and Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8. Dimensions are 14.4 x 12.8 x 4.9 inches and 19 pounds.
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