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Description

For the DJ who's serious about their craft, the Numark TTX USB turntable is a powerhouse that blends advanced technology with user-friendly features. Born from genuine feedback from professional DJs, this turntable is designed to meet the demands of both club and battle settings. Its ultra-high-torque direct-drive motor is a game-changer, providing precise control and stability, whether you're spinning at a house party or mixing in a professional studio.

The TTX USB comes with an innovative, interchangeable tonearm system, offering both straight and S-shaped options to suit various DJ styles. Adding to its versatility are the interchangeable pitch fader and button cartridges, allowing you to customize the setup to your preference. The illuminated output bay and built-in BPM counter enhance your control, while the USB connection makes vinyl-to-digital conversion a breeze, ensuring your classic tracks stay relevant in today's digital age.

Built with a solid-core steel top and a rubber base, the TTX USB minimizes unwanted vibrations, letting your music do the talking. From its anti-drag aluminum platter to the precise cue and anti-skate adjustments, every aspect of this turntable is engineered for performance. Whether you're a seasoned DJ or just starting out, the Numark TTX USB equips you with the tools to elevate your sound.

Key Features:

  • USB connection for quick vinyl-to-digital conversion
  • Ultra-high-torque direct-drive motor
  • Interchangeable straight and S-shaped tonearms
  • Interchangeable pitch fader and button cartridges
  • Illuminated output bay with BPM counter
  • Solid-core steel top and rubber base
  • Anti-drag aluminum platter
  • Selectable pitch ranges: +/-8, 10, 20, 50%
  • Built-in Key Lock feature
  • 33, 45, and 78 RPM speeds
  • Selectable phono/line level output
  • Detachable power and audio connections
  • Includes headshell and 45 adapter
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Reviews

Owner Insights

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Build quality

  • Later models of TTX USB use a different DSP controller for key lock, replacing an obsolete Sony karaoke chip.

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Features and functionality

  • TTX USB and TTX have switchable phono and line RCA outputs, with USB adding vinyl-to-digital transfer capability.

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  • Ortofon VNL 3-needle pack offers different geometries, providing flexibility for users to experiment with tracking and reduce skipping.

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  • It's been noted that dragging or nudging the platter during beatmatching can cause a speed drop, requiring a restart or firm nudge to correct.

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User experience

  • Some later TTX USB models experience a motor issue where dragging the platter forward can cause the motor to slow by exactly 2%.

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  • Owners report the issue may be linked to using turntable weights with warped records, possibly triggering a bug in the motor control firmware.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Rubber coating on TTX USB can become sticky over time; consider this when purchasing unseen units.

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  • Users recommend setting anti-skate to 0 and counterweight to 2.5g for optimal tracking with a straight tonearm on Numark TTX.

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Comparisons

  • TTX USB is noted for being durable, comparable to tanks, but has pitch control steps of 0.1%, which some find coarse for mixing.

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  • Enthusiasts find TTX turntables more enjoyable for mixing compared to older Technics 1210m3d models due to additional torque settings, despite potential motor control quirks.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Shure M44-7 cartridges with Jico N44-7 replacement tips are favored for light tracking, reducing record wear on Numark TTX turntables.

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Value and pricing

  • A TTUSB turntable, though not ideal for DJing, was considered a good value at $50 for vinyl-to-digital transfer.

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Use cases and applications

  • Users find that occasional back-cueing with the right setup likely won't harm valuable records, while heavier scratching is reserved for less valuable vinyl.

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  • Users employing digital vinyl systems, such as Traktor or Serato, have observed speed stability issues which may affect precise beatmatching.

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Software and compatibility

  • The problem is more noticeable when using DVS systems with BPM readouts, as it highlights the speed discrepancy caused by the motor issue.

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Powerful Turntable

This high-torque turntable is one of my favorite for my heavy hands. I love that you can move the pitch and other controls in battle style. I do find that when utilizing Quartz Pitch Lock with Serato DJ (And Scratch Live before) that the pitch doesn't work so well??? The Straight Tonearm is the best!

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