Turntable Packages

[CheckTheRhime69]

I am looking into buying a pair of turntables, nothing too serious, just to play around on records and dabble in a little bit of scratching, to see if it is for me. I am very skeptical of all things that come in complete packages, thats why I am asking here what you guys think of a couple different turntable packages. I realize the mixers will be crap.

Gemini ScratchMaster 5.0 Direct Drive
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=dj/search/detail/base_pid/800197/

Numark Battle Pack DJ System
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=dj/search/detail/base_pid/800419/

Stanton Mix Pak Pro DJ Package
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=dj/search/detail/base_pid/800094/

Stanton DJLab.2
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=dj/search/detail/base_pid/804028/

I am just wondering which one of these is the best, if there is any other package near the price range with better quality. Or are these packages so bad I shouldn't even bother? (Keep in mind, im not about to go out a battle, im not making a record, just trying to get my feet wet)

 

[DJ Excellence]

All these are okay. As long as you have direct-drive turntables you're safe.

 

[Opera Populare]

i would rock wit the stanton mix pack ive had the stanton str8 80's they are a good pair to start wit but if u do get more into scratchin u might get a lil spoiled wit the straight tone arm but other than that its a good set of tables for startin

 

[CheckTheRhime69]

what speakers would you reccomend?

 

[Opera Populare]

that depends on wat u can afford i used regular speakers that ya have in ya house,my first kit had some crappy speakers that came along wit em i juss remember i had a numark kit wit the the black turntables and speakers they also had the kit wit blue tables and speakers as well i think the tables were like numark 1500s or somethin like that.ahhh those were the days

 

[SpLitPerSonaliT]

yea i got one of the newmark battle packs like 5 years ago and i just recently this year felt the need to upgrade my set up, as i remember the package is around 500 bucks and its well worth it