-----Original Message-----
From: Aaron Michelson <bleepbloop@usa.net>
To: Clytemnestra's Favorite Uncle <kent@inav.net>; alalan@PO-Box.McGill.CA
<alalan@PO-Box.McGill.CA>
Cc: idm@hyperreal.org <idm@hyperreal.org>
Date: Friday, March 13, 1998 7:02 PM
Subject: RE: (idm) Turntables / Chocolate Weasel
quoted 32 lines -----Original Message-----
>> -----Original Message-----
>> Pro Sound & Lighting has SL1200s for $479 and they have 'B-Stock'
>> units which are used or refurbished for $399. And whatever you do,
>> don't buy anything BUT 1200s. You'll just be sorry later.
>
>Wait!
>
>I need to defend my baby Gemini PT-1000 here... I've been giving it
>a fair amount of abuse over the last year, and can proudly say it's
>strong as fuck, the sound quality is fine (I'm using the same cartridge
>as most technics turntables) and in all, it's a fine machine.
>
>Once again.... the two turntables (i.e. Gemini PT-1000, PT-2000) both
>use the same motors as the technics, that is, same torque. The case is
>solid rubber, the both weigh the same (25 pounds) and the pitch control
>is just as fluid.
>
>There are two differences. The turntable on a Gemini is designed to
>slow to a stop when you hit the stop button, unlike the Technics which
>just do a deadstop (Gemini's slow to a stop over about 1 second).
>Secondly, the Gemini's pitch control has a cool reset button that will
>immediately turn the pitch control on and off. It's great for sudden
>changes, etc. etc. Be creative! :)
>
>Otherwise, I mean... even the layout and design is identical. And for
>$200-$300 cheaper, I can't complain in the slightest.
>
>My 2 cents regarding a budget-friendly way to spin your favorite
>IDM vinyl.....
>
>Aaron
>Excuse me, but for myself and i"m sure every other DJ, vinyl freak, etc..quoted 8 lines p.s. On the IDM tip:
>p.s. On the IDM tip:
>
>onnow: Chocolate Weasel "Spaghettification" (ninja tune)
>I can't stop grinning about this arrival. It sounds nothing
>like Marc Royal's T Power material... this is upbeat,
>groovy retro cool with a capital P for funk... or something
>to that effect.... more words later.
>