Stanton ST 100 High Torque Direct-Drive Digital Turntable

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Digital and analog output. Does not include cartridge.

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Can your turntable do this?
-- Play forward & reverse with the same amount of torque even at speeds up to 45 & 78 rpm?
-- Allow you to plug directly into any mixer without a phono in or ground cable?
-- How about connecting directly to your computer or other digital sampler?
-- What about key correction: changing the tempo (bpm) without changing the pitch (note)?
-- You can even use the MP3 line-in to send audio through your turntable without even having to touch your mixer.

Completely re-inventing the wheel is not an easy job, but someone has to do it. So starting with the industry standards, Stanton has re-built the turntable, kept all of the desired features that today's DJs need and even included some from the future. Introducing the ST-100: a super high torque turntable that includes all the best features of both the analog and digital worlds. Once you have put your hands on it you'll never look at turntables the same way again.

Features
-- Key correction allows you to change the speed without changing the key

-- S/PDIF digital output for plugging straight into any S/PDIF equipped MAC/PC, MD, or CD recorder

-- Selectable phono or line output for plugging straight into a board with no phono-in

-- 3.5mm line input for portable players

-- Manual pitch bend up to 6%

-- Blue LEDs and indicators

-- High torque direct drive motor (2.2 kgf/cm)

-- Aluminum face-plate

-- Height adjustable skip-proof straight tone arm

-- Reverse read more function

-- 3 speeds: 33, 45 and 78 rpm

-- Quartz lock

-- Selectable pitch control: + / - 8%, + / - 16%, + / - 25%

-- Aluminum platter

-- Height adjustable tone arm

-- Motor-off feature

-- Retractable target light

-- Adjustable feet

-- Includes headshell, slipmat, and all cables
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Motor: 8 pole, 3 phase, brushless DC

Turntable platter: die-cast aluminum, 330mm diameter

Wow and flutter: less than 0.20% WRMS (JIS WTD) with 33 1/3 RPM

S/N ratio: more than 50dB (DIN-B)

Pitch Controls: + / - 8%, + / - 16%, + / - 25%

Starting torque: more than 2.2 kgf/cm

Braking system: electronic brake

Power supply: AC 115V/230V, 50/60Hz

Power consumption: 15 Watts

Dimensions: 17 3/4 in. W x 5 in. H x 14 5/8 in. D, 450mm W x 352mm H x 148mm D

Weight: 20.9 lbs., 9.5 kg

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (10 ratings)
Submitted February 12, 2005 by a customer from hotmail.com

Stanton ST 100 High Torque Direct-Drive Digital Turntable Customer Review

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I'm looking forward to a long life with this turntable, I'm planning on supplementing this turntable with another one in the coming months.
Sound
This turntable provides wonderful playback of my House/Trance vinyl.
Features
This turntable comes with everything I could've asked for except one thing, a cartridge. Although, I can't knoch the product for that, as most DJ turntables do not include cartridges. I absolutely love the Digital and Line Out capabilities of this Turntable. One of the reasons I bought this instead of the Technics 1200-MK2.
Quality
The quality of this product seems unbeatable to me. The construction of the Turntable chassis is quite durable and I'm not afraid I'm going to break anything with the slightest mistake.
Value
The price on this seemed very reasonable to me compared to spending $200 + more on the Technics.
Manufacturer Support
I'll give Stanton a 10, although I haven't needed to contact them about anything *Knocks on wood*.
The Wow Factor
This seemed like the far best value out of the Stanton line and competitors lines in my opinion. If you are just getting your feet wet into dj'ing and do not want to shell out big bucks for a good/great turntable, Then look no further!

Musical Background:

Hobbyist

Musical Style:

House/Trance
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