Re: friskySessions002 :: March 22 2005
I've reading into shit a lot lately, and decided to go with a pair of techbeaters: American Audio HTD 4.5's....
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Features:
* Very High Torque platter motor
* Extremely fast start, adaptable from 0.2 to 6 seconds.
* Extremely fast stop, adaptable from 0.2 to 6 seconds.
* 3 speeds: 33, 45, 78 RPM with quartz lock
* 3 Pitch adjustment ranges: +/-10%, +/-20%, +/-50%
* Forward/reverse play
* 2 Start/stop buttons for maximum flexibility
* Unbreakable white LED target light
* All metal S-shaped tone arm asembly with:
o Counterweight
o Height adjustment with locking
o Anti-skating adjustment
o Lever lift with height adjustment
* Adjustable feet for perfect leveling
Specifications:
* Motor: 16 pole, 3 phase, brushless DC motor.
* Driving Method: Direct Drive
* Starting Torque: 4.5kg(f)cm
* Wow&Flutter: < 0.1% WRMS
* Dimensions: 450 x 353 x 86mm (WxDxH)
* Weight: 11kg[/list]
Maybe the new Stanton ST-150's are a little bit better because they are heavier and have key correction, but that's about it. The ones I bought are technically identical to :
[list]Synq XTRM1
Omnitronic DD5250
Akiyama DJ4000 Acura
AMDJ HTD4.5 (mineminemine!!)
Stanton STR8-150
ST150
Citronic PD45
Reloop RP6000MK5.[/list]
Deckplates can differ, but the inside is exactly the same. Baptized the first range of techbeaters. Will come with a review in a week or so, when I have had time to really feel them...
[img]http://www.new-line.nl/webshop/cat/htd4.5.jpg[/img]