Johbremat

DC DIN connector.

TouchAble 3. They're saying the original iPad is supported and with a recent rewrite, performs similarly to even the latest generation Airs. Reckon eBay may start getting pummelled by those looking to add touch-enabled control surfaces to their setup... ~$22 for the Live device templates. And they've enabled iPad linking (like multi-monitor layout). Worth the coin, I reckon.

Panasonic - once Matsushita (and National?) - originated and owned Technics. Patents have since run out so it could well be a 1:1 clone, but Pioneer have never had any relationship with Technics.

http://goo.gl/RZOrLP Reckon it'll end up being M5G expensive.

MP3Tag is worth a look. Applications like iTunes, SSL and Traktor have custom fields that may not be exposed to either of the aforementioned. If you decide to have a peek, load your collection -> select all -> right-click -> choose to view extended tags.

HS-80Ms. The NS-10s had a horizontal orientation: you could tell from a distance base of the cone's protuberances (black bits in the centre).

One of the things that irked me about the Stantons was a lack of a suitable dust-repelling solution. Well: And for anyone with an Empath, turns out DeckSaver's unit for the TTM-56/57SL is compatible: Why I didn't think to check and compare the dimensions of the top plate before, I don't know.

Was asked elsewhere about coming from Stantons and thought a repost might prove worthwhile... Honestly? Two different decks. I couldn't truthfully say that 1200s are better than the ST-150s from a functional standpoint. It may be a placebo effect, but I feel my tunes sound brighter and better than through the Stantons. It could be that even going through phono it's still hitting a DAC, as the decks have keylock (which I never actually used). I hit the jackpot with these two pairs, but anyone getting into turntables asking for advice? Better a new set of ST(R8)-150s than secondhand 1200s of an unknown origin.

Last time, honest:

Sorry, but I've gotta ask: do you throw your head back when you Jesus-pose? I figure that's the only way you'd see yourself in that mirror...

A lot of tunes are by mail-order, and as a result they get bowled (bowled, not warped). As russell says, holds the record to the platter better. Can't honestly comment on the tracking & skipping: using S-120 OM at 2.5-2.75g and no issues, even when NOT using the puck. Also good when the wax isn't 180g and feel like you need a bit more weight behind it (when using SSL CV, for example). 750g they are, and the ST-150s don't even blink. Not tried them on 1200s yet.

Thankfully the wife supports my vinyl addiction, providing I LAN or play Soul Calibur on the PS3 with her at her request.

Shame I couldn't quite nail the panorama: could shown you the REST of the tunes, the guitars and drum machine.

A bit of an update from this:

Looking to switch to the Vestax PDX3000MIX, so considering letting go of my decks to fund them. Cosmetically and functionally perfect. Bought in January from StoreDJ (don't have the receipt, but may be able to organise one from the crew there). Warranty is still valid, though you wouldn't need it for these. Comes with the boxes and the original carts (which were replaced within a couple of days for Ortofons, so the 680HPs are near-unused), leaving from Perth. viewtopic.php?p=89740#p89740 Been living in the house from day zero and only myself and a mate have touched them, so no heavy hands have been within reach. As per the subject line, I've got three to part with. Would have prefer they all leave together, so if anyone wants them all, wants two and can shift the other, or I get three solid buyers, then let me know.

@Jaz: Once I've finished, sure. Looking to clear the dust, get black top plates done for the decks, perhaps build a booth, organise better speaker placement and for the pics put on my Eric Orrs or Smoke Shibuya Breaks with the clamps on.

There's a stack of ABX on HydrogenAudio that say AAC/M4A is better wuality than MP3 at the same bitrate. (But it's all subjective. The site also says that ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus (Minidisc format) comes last in every test. But what they failed to do is use the appropriate DACs for these tests: the format is specifically tuned for Type-R and Type-S decoders, which you can't run other formats through)

*scratches head* Thought you said you'd only ripperd a third of your collection?

And here's another link you may be interested in reading. Contrary to an earlier statement, I don't believe the Vestax PDX series is Super OEM. I'd suggest you only go s-arm, and base your selection between the Stanton ST-150 and Vestax PDX3000-MIX based on price and looks... S-arm is more prevalent (you don't want to be used to the additional traction provided by the straight-arm only to never use them beyond your own setup) and you'll get more wear on your vinyl and CVs than on the straight-arm. (Yes, hi-fi decks have straight-arms on them, but those are also a few inches longer with an angled mount, coming closer to the optimal tangential (terminology?) angle)

- I bought 3x ST-150 for the cost of a single 1210M5G (the only other deck I would have considered). - Really well isolated. I have my 8" studio monitors on the same desk barely an inch away from the decks, the cones firing straight into the tonearms. Not a skip or bump or bit of feedback to be recognised (though I've never done the same with Technics so couldn't offer a comparison). - I was a little concerned with the wow & flutter numbers quoted, but so far I've done a couple of 3-minute long blends (pre-matched them; done for testing this specifically) and not a single beat has gone out. - 25% has actually been quite handy trying to swap between genres. - I had all mine in battle style to be able to fit them on my desk: no issues with accidently hitting all the extra controls. And love the detachable RCAs and right-angled cables supplied, which help to keep things neat. - Being able to modify the brake has proved for some interesting braking effects, but never really adjusted the starting torque off MAX. - After some six months now, I really can't fault them. I just wish I knew how to take the tops off with dismantle them: wanna get them powder-coated black to match my mixer. They're good. Real good. I regularly use my mate's 1210MKIIs and they don't feel any better or worse, I'm sad to say. My ability to mix is still shite regardless of the setup *chuckles*

@mitch_fudd: Are you checking out Bleep, Boomkat and JunoDownload?

?! Not me? I got nuttin' on eggssell.

17720, only ripped from the CDs (not gotten to the 4-and-bit crates of wax). All albums, compilations and singles: don't own any mixes. Still have Frank Sinatra, Miles Davis and Fela Kuti collections to add to that number though (that's about 70-odd CDs just there). Been collecting tunes nearly two decades now, but the bulk of it was bought in the last 2 or 3 years.

Vestax VCI-100 - http://www.vestax.com/v/products/detail ... arent_id=8 - Silver knobs and faders replaced with black: black knobs rubberised so aren't slippery - Still as new, with box - $400 Native Instruments Audio 8 DJ - http://www.native-instruments.com/index ... etails&L=1 - New in all but name: bought for a particular rig but other than being pulled from the box to test, not used - $375 Kenton Killamix Mini - http://www.kentonuk.com/products/items/ ... mini.shtml - Used it with Traktor to control effects, filters, key lock and navigate library. Also used to manage loops and cuepoints. - Allowed me to have finer control over the decks, master, record and mixer sections using the VCI-100 without having to use 'shift-states' and macros - 1x joystick, 9 endless encoders and 9 buttons. Pressing down on the knob changes the MIDI channel, so being endless the knobs just start from memory on that channel - $300 $900 for the lot. Believe you can score cheaper copy of Traktor Scratch Duo/Pro 2 from NI if you register the A8DJ first. Located in Perth. Will ship at buyer's expense. Pictures forthcoming...