Stanton St.150 Super High Torque Turntable

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If we are to look to find something that might have been omitted from the build, we can only think of one thing. We are not including the dust cover because, as we said, DJ turntables don’t usually have them. The only thing we can see is the absence of a USB connection. That would have allowed you to transfer precious recordings to digital if you needed to. I haven't been in the market for this stuff in quite a few years, so don't have any specific recommendations... There is an inclusion of an audio output that is switchable. Others include the reverse play, internal power grounding, replaceable pop-up light, two start and stop buttons aligned perfectly, speed adjustment knobs, and pitch adjusting knobs.

In our review of the Stanton ST.150 MKII Turntable, it is very evident when you first see this model that it is designed to be ready to go to work. It has a very heavy-duty build weighing 28 pounds. The base is made of aluminum and has a low resonance. When it comes to high-quality turntables, Stanton has long been recognized as a reputable brand in the DJ industry. The ST-150 turntable series has gained immense popularity among professionals and enthusiasts alike. In this article, we will delve into a detailed comparison between the Stanton ST-150 MK1 and MK2 models, highlighting their similarities, differences, and overall performance.When it comes to performance, ST.150 is not the usual turntable. It raises the performance bar high. It has a direct drive motor that boosts the performance to three times, compared to the previous model. Being the most muscular torque motor so far and with excellent electric brake, controlling the device becomes easy.

This one doesn't have the lamp light and it has some glue from tape in the pic but I will clean that off Regarding your quest for a phono preamp. Have you tried out the Stanton's built-in preamp? I have no experience with this turntable, and wouldn't be surprised to hear that its phono preamp is not up to scratch, but for the time being it can't hurt to try it and see. Pretty much all phono preamps will have approximately correct EQ and moderately lowish distortion (which, given how inaccurate vinyl records are, is good enough). The only thing that really sets them apart is their noise levels. Note that ALL phono preamps will have a little bit of hiss - it's the nature of the beast. One change is with pitch range. The old models had ranges of 8, 16, and 50%. But this has been changed to 8, 25, and 50%. A small change for some, but possibly a deal breaker for others. Switchable ground– If your mains grounding is good, the 3-wired plug that comes with the STR8.150 can ground the turntable to prevent buzz, without the need for a separate ground. If for whatever reason it isn’t, you can switch to chassis ground – although I couldn’t find a chassis ground pin for a ground lead. Whatever, there was no discernible buzz on the audio output for me in either setting. The flimsy ground lead was notorious for snapping off with Technics – can’t say I miss it Other notable features of the Stanton ST.150 include a digital output for recording vinyl to a computer, a reverse function for creative effects, and a removable target light for better visibility in low-light environments. It also comes with a dust cover to protect the turntable when not in use.It is very well-made, as is obvious from the first impression you get. It has a weighted feel that encourages confidence in its performance. So it should, it has an excellent build quality. As most things are these days, though, this turntable is made in China. The Design