There is, undeniably, a totally different feel to vinyl. I started on vinyl, went to CD (Denon dual-decks mostly, the occasional flirt with CDJs, later a couple of CDJ-lookalikes 8-)), then to digital (first DJ software with no controller, then Numark D2Director = like a double CD player, but with attached hard drive, then to MC6000 and laptop) and now I have found myself using Denon SC2900s. They feel a bit vinyl-like and are pretty big 7″ platters. Still, not having the torque and such … well … Then again, I remember too well the weight of a pair of SL-1200s, the susceptibility to bouncing needles, needles breaking, wearing, etx.
So, even though I love vinyl, I am not going back. May be an age thing or a ‘been there, done that’ thing.
The Denon SC3900 and the NS7-II controllers are a good alternative to real turntables though. No needle problems, more compact and lighter and still total vinyl feel with motorized platters.
From time to time I get a chance to play on SL1200s in a fixed environment (I do mainly mobile gigs) and I love the opportunity, I will bring vinyl records though and not do DVS. If I am going Old Skool I am going Old Skool all the way LOL.
I have a blast, experience all the frustrations we had back in the day (no pitch lock! for one) and carrying a heavy record back home after the gig, I am happy I don’t have to do that anymore.
Greetinx and good luck on vinyl!
C.
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