Fusion DJ Turntable with Direct Drive

Rating:
Summary: Best turntable I've ever bought
Review: As far as price performance goes, this table beats everything I've played with. This puppy has the strength of a 1200 or 1210, but with more features. The reverse is a nice little touch. What I really enjoy is the tonearm setup, which allows either an S-shaped or straight tonearm to be fitted. The only qualms I have are that, while it can use an S-shaped tonearm and a target light, these need to be bought separately. Also, the "slipmat" that comes with the tables is more rubber and less "slip", so it'll have to be replaced (at least, if I start scratching). Of course, considering I didn't have to drop $400 apiece on the tables themsleves, forking over for the extras hurts much less.

Rating:
Summary: Very good for the price.
Review: Finally, an equipment manufacturer has developed a low priced turntable that functions much like a Technics 1200. The Numark TT200 drastically changes the turntable buying market. With its $199.00 price tag, it easily outperforms similarly priced turntables; and also competes with the 1200 and similar high end turntables in terms of price performance.

What makes this turntable different? First and foremost, the TT200 has a powerful direct drive motor. The torque (1.7 kg/cm) is actually stronger than the 1200(!). Second, the construction resembles the durable design of higher priced models: steel top, rubberized bottom, and aluminum platter. The TT200 weighs almost as much as a 1200, and you can feel it when you use it.

The all aluminum, straight arm tonearm is the best offered at this price range. It performs with excellent tracking, and higher durability than its plastic counterparts. In addition, the TT200 comes with an extra standard s-shaped tonearm. The pitch control has a wide range of +/-10 (1200s have +/-8), and appears to be accurate. The pitch control response does not appear to be as quick as the 1200, but it is a small detail, that is easily adapted to.