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Only released in August 2023, the PLX-CRSS12 from Pioneer DJ moves into prime position as the best ‘digital-analogue’ / hybrid turntable on the market, with its closest competition being the Reloop RP-8000 MK2, which is next. Next, we have the RP-8000 MK2 from Reloop. As far as the build is concerned, it’s exactly the same turntable as the 7000 MK2 (see No.3). As another ‘hybrid’ DJ turntable, it has built-in features that communicate with DJ software (mainly the performance pads), allowing for much more creative capability than a regular analogue turntable when integrated with a Digital Vinyl System., and with DJ software.

The battle-style layout leaves plenty of room for scratching, with the closest market comparisons being the RP-8000 MK2 from Reloop released in 2019 (see No.5) and the Rane Twelve from 2017 (see No.8). Most of our Soundlab Audio Hi-Fi Equipment services come with a minimum of three-month warranty which you can extend to a one year warranty for complete peace of mind and customer satisfaction. Targeted mostly at DVS users and scratch DJs that use Serato, the RP-8000 MK2 has a ton of cool features. If we focus on what the Reloop 7000 MK2 DOESN’T have (No.3), you’ll straight away notice the 8 large RGB performance pads on the left side of the unit (unless you had it in ‘battle mode’, in which case they’d be at the bottom). These control 7 different modes: Cue, Sampler, Saved Loops, Pitch Play, Loop, Loop Roll and Slicer – and can also be custom assigned. Made by Japanese company Panasonic, the iconic Technics ‘SL-1200’series of DJ turntables originally began manufacturing in October 1972. It was this series that would become famous for utilizing the direct-drive technology that the company patented a few years earlier. Lastly, released in 2017 to replace the original STR8.150, we have the STR8.150 MKII from Stanton. It’s targeted at scratch DJs… hence the straight tonearm, which many turntablists prefer.

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It’s not just about playing out with them, either. Even in the home or studio, the more committed hobbyist would still demand a nice sturdy turntable for optimal performance!

Any vinyl DJ or audiophile looking for a reliable turntable that does all the basics really well without any ‘bells & whistles’ – one that doesn’t necessarily have their heart set on getting Technics. Also venue owners and club installers. Approximate price (per turntable):One of the major attractions of having a DVS setup is that you can preserve the authenticity of DJ’ing on turntables but without the need to maintain a clunky vinyl collection. Simply put: a digital music collection mixed on turntables. Primarily DVS users and/or scratch DJs that use Serato DJ Pro. Also, any DJ looking to move to a DVS setup; one that wants the authentic feel of vinyl mixing with the enhanced capability and conveniences that you’d typically only get when using DJ software on a DJ controller. Approximate price (per turntable):