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Vestax Handy Trax Portable Turntable

A complete all-in-one portable turntable, the HandyTrax is cool, easy to use and can play at 3 speeds (33.33, 45 and 78rpm) --- it also has an built-in speaker letting you audition vinyl anywhere, or get the party moving out on the road. The dynamic balanced tone arm is durable, and strong enough for aggressive field use. With HandyTrax, Vestax has redefined the portable turntable, which makes a great addition to any DJ's tool kit. Learn More...

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * . . . . . . 4 out of 10

Quality:
It's Vestax! Vestax=quality. As a Professional DJ, all I buy is Vestax.

Value:
You get what you pay for and this was worth every penny

Desirability:
It's hot but I wish it was in black

Sound:
Out of the two companies that offer this type of portable turntable, Vestax kicks ass when it comes to quality. ITS WORTH IT! Highly recomended to anyone looking for this type of unit.

Support:
Kinda tricky to get hold of someone at the company since they are a Japanesse company.

Overall:
You can't pay me to use numark. Not worth the risk. Stick with Vestax.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Features:
* * * . . . . . . . 3 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Feature:
I have a MAJOR gripe about this portable - the "ON/OFF" switch is located on the outside of the case, and is almost impossible to guard against accidentally turning on. Because of the positioning of the tone arm when you have the unit packed up, whenever you switch the unit on, the turntable starts spinning! The only way I have found to combat this is to take out a battery whenever I'm done using it. Also, I would have liked to have a 1/4 inch headphone jack. I will be writing a letter to Vestax, for whatever that's worth.

Quality:
I take mine out once or twice a week, and though I try not to bang it around, it does get shaken up a bit. I do worry about the plastic case cracking - perhaps they could have made it sturdier but that would have added to the weight...

Value:
Seeing as how it's the only new, easily accessible portable on the market, we don't have much choice. But considering the size, weight, seemingly cheap plastic, and the major design flaw I have cited above, I think this thing is overpriced by about 30%.

Desirability:
If you dig, you have to have a portable! But if you dig, you also need a portable that won't be accidently turned on so you have no battery power at the record show.

Sound:
No complaints about the sound.

Support:
Haven't had any issues; I'll give Vestax the benefit of a doubt.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Sound:
* * . . . . . . . . 2 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10

Feature:
The only accessory I ordered was the 3 mil 78 needle. This does a great job with most acoustic and early electric 78s produced between 1910-1930. Later 78s, from the 40s and eary 50s sound every bit as good. The fact that the speed can be adjusted is a great plus, since many early 78s were not actually recorded at that speed.

Quality:
The plastic tonearm is rather flimsy and bows slightly when inserted into the "holder" designed to lock it in place. This could be better designed, since the plastic may eventually stress. A tonearm clip may be a better option. Also, the hard plastic turntable might scratch records. Some sort of cushion should have been used. Along this line, if the product is ever redesigned, it may also be a plus to include a storage bin for the AC adapter inside the cabinet.

Desirability:
More of a Decco design might be a plus.

Sound:
The ads I've seen claim that the built in speaker allows users to "get the party moving out on the road." Not true. In fact, you can barley hear the thing a few feet away with the volume cranked to the max. In view of the ad hype, I have rate the sound quality from the built in mono speaker very poor, especially for 78s (yes, I use the optional 3 mil 78 needle). The sound quality through standard headphones is another story. I'd rate that very good to excellent.

Support:
I've never dealt with the company, so I can't really say.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
I was thinkin it could have more features, but then i thought about it, and it cant. Not without jacking up the price. It has everything you need in a small size, and semi-small price.

Quality:
I think the craftsmanship of the exterior is better then the sound quality, but this thing is still hott.

Value:
You could go get a pretty nice turntable for $149.99, but you cant carry it around with you without somebody jackin it, or somebody lookin at you strange. Its a real good price, im happy with it.

Desirability:
These things look hott!! Everybody i see diggin had a GP3. Now they all got these. Even if everybodys got it, it still looks good. And its easy to take apart and give it a custom pauint job. So it all works out.

Sound:
Built in speakers work, just arent real good. I replaced them with some old tweeters i had. They work just fine. The headphone port is great, and plus you dont really use the speakers when your diggin.

Support:
Ive been with Vestax before, there great. But you dont really need them. About the only thing that can happen to the HandyTrax is you breaking the needle, and you can replace that.

Overall:
I wouldnt change a thing.

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