The Stanton ST.150 is a turntable that is designed for professional DJs and vinyl enthusiasts. It features a high-torque direct-drive motor which provides accurate and stable rotation for precise mixing and scratching. The turntable has adjustable pitch control, allowing DJs to fine-tune the speed of the platter for beatmatching. If we are to look to find something that might have been omitted from the build, we can only think of one thing. We are not including the dust cover because, as we said, DJ turntables don’t usually have them. The only thing we can see is the absence of a USB connection. That would have allowed you to transfer precious recordings to digital if you needed to. Other than the color, you’ll also love its finishing. The metal-plated finish makes it a super fine device. A simple touch will evidence that it has a very smooth steel texture. The bottom part consists of a quality rubber, giving it a nice rubber texture. Overall, the finishing is durable, and you can be sure that, whether the device is meant for home use or in other entertainment places, it will serve you for a lengthy time. Now… because of the nature of just slipping them out under the radar, there isn’t actually any press material, so our Sean Pappalardo aka DJ Pegasus was on hand to take pictures of marketing materials. Yeah go figure. But here’s Stanton’s new range of turntables:

This one doesn't have the lamp light and it has some glue from tape in the pic but I will clean that off The price point is an important consideration when comparing the Stanton ST-150 MK1 and MK2 turntables. The MK2 version is generally priced higher than the MK1 model due to its enhanced features and improved performance. However, the additional investment is justified for DJs and enthusiasts seeking top-notch performance and the latest advancements in turntable technology. Many DJs, though, persevered, and they too now have seen a surge in vinyl use. Today’s modern high-tech breed of DJ often uses a controller with a laptop. But for a serious DJ, a turntable is still a must and something you simply have to have. Regarding your quest for a phono preamp. Have you tried out the Stanton's built-in preamp? I have no experience with this turntable, and wouldn't be surprised to hear that its phono preamp is not up to scratch, but for the time being it can't hurt to try it and see. Pretty much all phono preamps will have approximately correct EQ and moderately lowish distortion (which, given how inaccurate vinyl records are, is good enough). The only thing that really sets them apart is their noise levels. Note that ALL phono preamps will have a little bit of hiss - it's the nature of the beast.

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A digital out– There is a digital coaxial out for plugging straight into SPDIF digital equipment for recording (eg high-end sound cards, computers)

Switchable ground– If your mains grounding is good, the 3-wired plug that comes with the STR8.150 can ground the turntable to prevent buzz, without the need for a separate ground. If for whatever reason it isn’t, you can switch to chassis ground – although I couldn’t find a chassis ground pin for a ground lead. Whatever, there was no discernible buzz on the audio output for me in either setting. The flimsy ground lead was notorious for snapping off with Technics – can’t say I miss it Adjustable pitch range– Just like with digital DJ software, you can change the range the pitch fader works over, in this case from +/-8% (like Technics) to +/-25% (which is still possible to use for beat matching) all the way to +/-50%! Great fun for the creative DJ The power column has gone (good riddance), and has been replaced by a new light, with the removable light still where it was. Seems like one light too many to me now. has 33 , 45 and 78 RPM. You select the desired speed by toggling through the selections. Hold down the speed button and it turns off the strobe If you are a long-time DJ with a big record collection, you may want to play records alongside digital music

One change is with pitch range. The old models had ranges of 8, 16, and 50%. But this has been changed to 8, 25, and 50%. A small change for some, but possibly a deal breaker for others. If you can't stretch to the Shure, consider models you can afford from the likes of Ortofon, Audio-Technica, Goldring, Grado, Sumiko, and probably others I've forgotten. Get a model that has an elliptical (or fine-line) stylus. Can’t argue with that – although I’d add, every “audiophile” turntable I’ve ever owned has had a straight tonearm, so the sound quality differences must be pretty academic. In this Stanton ST.150 Turntable Review, let’s have a look at the turntable design, performance, features, pros and cons, as well as comparison with other close models in the market. The Design