Turntable for sampling/scratching etc?

[Vossi Beats]

I'm looking to invest in a turntable for sampling and scratching, anyone have some suggestions as to where I should put my money to get the most bang for my buck?
(My budget is in the 300-350$ area)

 

[Drago Zetić]

Look for local ads. What you specifically need is a direct drive turntable. Check that the speed is good of course if you can, inspect the cartridge it has. New ones at that range are mediocre at best, a good vintage table is the way to go. Be sure to do some googling around.

 

[2GooD Productions]

Second hand SL1210's is where Id go. And a good cartridge is very important for scratching. Ortofon cartridges are very expensive though, and since Shure stopped selling their cartridges the choices are limited. Id also invest in Serato(I already have), just so any mp3 can be scratched and the creative possibilities are endless.

 

[Drago Zetić]

That too, forgot to mention Serato control records. I think they go for some 15 euros. Technics SLs hold their price really well, not sure if you'll find a pair for that much, so there's always the Audio Technica clones.

 

[Fade]

Yeah go used, there's plenty. 1200's are king but most direct drives will do if you're just doing some basic scratches. If you want to be a SKRATCH MANIAC then 1200's or some of the new stuff. Cartridges are important too. Shure bitches out of the game a few years ago so for anyone looking for that classic 447, there's a Japanese company that does generic models and many others: https://www.jico-stylus.com/product/n44-7/

 

[Vossi Beats]

Great, thanks for the advice.
You have any thoughts on the audio technical at-lp-140xp?
Just for occational use at home for sampling and some light scratching