What are the quietest DJ turntables available?
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Platter Size (inch) ⇅ | Speed (RPM) ⇅ | Torque (kg-cm) ⇅ | Start/Stop Switch ⇅ | Pitch Control ⇅ | Audio Output (Watt) ⇅ | Connectivity ⇅ |
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Stanton STR8.150 MkII
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£1008.11 ≈ | 332 mm | 33, 45, 78 RPM | 4.5 Kgf-cm | ✓ | +/-8%, +/-25%, +/-50% | Switchable phono/line output; coaxial S/PDIF digital out | Coaxial S/PDIF digital out; RCA line/phono outputs; grounded mains |
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High-torque direct-drive DJ turntable with a straight tonearm, selectable pitch ranges, and digital S/PDIF output. Suited for scratch DJs and professionals who want robust torque, key-lock and reverse features plus both phono and line connectivity. |
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Technics SL-1200MK7
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£968.54 ≈ | 332 mm | 33-1/3, 45, 78 rpm | 0.18 N m | ✓ | ±8%, ±16% | PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1 | Detachable RCA (phono) terminals, EARTH terminal, detachable power cord |
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The SL-1200MK7 is a professional coreless direct-drive DJ turntable with adjustable high torque, digital pitch control (±8/±16%), and support for 33-1/3, 45 and 78 rpm. It suits DJs and turntablists who want a modernised Technics deck with reversible play, detachable cables, and robust motor control.
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Numark PT01 Scratch
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£115.72 ≈ | 7 in | 33 1/3, 45, 78 RPM | High-torque motor | ✓ | ±8% | RCA line output and headphone output | USB (class-compliant), 1/8 in aux input, RCA outputs, headphone output |
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Portable battery- or AC-powered turntable with an adjustable scratch switch, removable slip-mat, built-in speaker and USB recording. Suited for mobile DJs and scratch practice where portability and basic recording are needed.
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