Stanton STR8150 High Torque Direct Drive DJ Turntable

by Stanton

Product Features

• World's Strongest Torque Motor (4.5 Kgf-cm)
• Heavy Duty Steel Construction
• Ultra Stable Platter and Tone Arm
• Includes Stanton 680HP Cartridge
• Super-high-torque, direct-drive motor with adjustable start and brake speeds; key correction alters platter speed without changing pitch
• Coaxial digital-audio output plugs directly into a CD recorder, audio/video surround receiver, or a PC or Macintosh sound card
• Selectable phono- or line-level output grants use with amplifiers and preamps lacking phono inputs
• Plays at 33, 45, and 78 rpm, offers +/-8, +/-25, and +/-50 percent pitch adjust; includes Stanton 680HP cartridge and headshell
• Measures 7.7 x 5.8 x 13.9 inches (W x H x D)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 20.5 x 7.3 x 16.7 inches ; 39.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 43 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000C5NYD
• Item model number: STA STR8150HP
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,678 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #48 in Musical Instruments > DJ, Electronic Music & Karaoke > DJ Equipment > Turntables

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The ultimate night-club, party, or compilation tool, Stanton's rugged and graceful STR8-150, with its skip-proof straight tone arm, offers everything professional DJs need--and nothing they don't. In creating the STR8-150, Stanton went back to basics and re-engineered everything, using quality as its prime consideration. The 'table uses durable steel construction designed to minimize feedback, an ultra-stable platter and tone arm, and an industry-leading high-torque motor producing more than 4.5 Kgf-cm.

Key features include key correction, reverse playback, up to +/-50 percent pitch adjustment, 3-speed playback (33-1/3, 45, and 78), and even an S/PDIF coaxial digital-audio output so you can plug the turntable directly into a CD recorder, digital surround receiver, or PC/Macintosh sound card. Adjustable start and break speeds let you tailor the quartz-lock 'table's action to your mixing style.

When key correction is on, the pitch slider will only affect the speed of the platter. The key, or tone, will remain at 0 percent. This is ideal for bringing song B up to the tempo of song A for a seamless mix, without altering the tonal makeup of song B.

The STR8-150 also includes adjustable feet, a slipmat, "L"-shaped cables, and the Stanton 680HP cartridge mounted on headshell.

What's in the Box
Platter, tone arm, cartridge and headshell, counterweight, slipmat, L-shaped cables, a 45 rpm adapter, a user's manual, an AC power cord, a target light, and warranty information.

Product Description

The Stanton STR8150 super high torque turntable has an ultra stable platter and tone arm for amazing control.Featuring the world's strongest torque motor at 4.5 Kgf-cm, the STR8150 starts and stops on a dime and is virtually skip proof. Professional DJs appreciate the heavy duty steel construction and features such as key correction, reverse, up to 50 percent pitch adjustment and S/PDIF digital outputs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great turntable for the price, April 8, 2004

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Randy A. Riddle (Mebane, North Carolina USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stanton STR8150 High Torque Direct Drive DJ Turntable (Electronics)

Stanton is promoting this turntable to the mixing/scratching set. However, if you're an old coot like me who just wants a good quality turntable that will play your LP's, 45's and 78's, this is the one to get.

The STR8-150 is solidly built; the entire thing weighs about 36 pounds. The platter is a little lighter than some other turntables I've seen, but there's just no rumble at all. There are both analogue and digital outputs that allow you to hook up the turntable to practically any stereo, home theater system or computer (no special phono-level inputs required).

A bonus feature of this turntable is the variable speed control that allows you to actually play records as low as 16 rpm (used for some special use records) or up to 90 rpm (used on many early acoustic "78's").

A good quality Stanton cartridge comes with the turntable and a 78 stylus is available for it.

The only thing missing is a dust cover or an option to buy one as an accessory.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Turntable, February 8, 2005

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G Money (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stanton STR8150 High Torque Direct Drive DJ Turntable (Electronics)

I had been studing this turntable for almost two years testing it against other tables in it's class and using it side by side with the Technics 1200. It has proven itself to me a very powerful piece of equipment. The torque instantly improved my skills as a turntablist. The stabilty amazed me, as I'm been scratching for about a combined 10 hours and it hasn't skipped yet. The 680Hp cartridges are excellent at holding their groove and the sound quality is also beautiful. The only two things that I found as a downside were the weight (36 pounds) and the Hyper White LED light is plug in and not pop-up. Being a mobile Dj it is a good thing to have a lot of weight when you are playing but bad when you are moving.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Are they all duds?, November 20, 2004

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Paul M. Evans (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stanton STR8150 High Torque Direct Drive DJ Turntable (Electronics)

I've had two of these shipped to me in the last week. Both showed up DOA. I contacted Stanton Technical Support, fully described how I followed all directions, hit all the right switches, etc., etc. Nothing happened. No nada. Motor did not run, the unit did not light up. The best they could suggest was that it would require factory service to replace a fuse. For a brand new, $400+ turntable? No thanks. Contrary to the maxim that the third time is the charm, I will take a refund.