Pros: Professional straight tone arm turntables, great for mixing.

Cons: No major complaints. (see review)

The Bottom Line: In a year that's seen an unusual abundance of high quality dance LP releases; the Stanton STR8-80 Turntable allows DJ's to keep up.

Review: DJ’s who still like the feel of vinyl on their fingertips quickly recognize the name Stanton as a leading manufacturer of quality turntables and professional sound equipment. The Stanton STR8 80 (STR8 80) is the affordable moderate answer ...

Pros: Direct drive, solid tables.

Cons: Not Technics.

The Bottom Line: Get these if you're on a budget or simply a beginner that doesn't wanna invest more than a thousand dollars into DJing.

Review: I got my Stanton STR8-80s for $200 each at a local Guitar Center. They are very nice turntables. T ...

Pros: Heavy duty, solid turntable that can withstand most DJ maneuvers. Perfect for trance or house.

Cons: Heavier records will stop the platter when backcueing.

Review: These turntables are perfect for someone who's looking to be a trance/house/dance DJ, and don't want to drop 500+ dollars on 1200s. Granted, the 1200 is the standard by which all others are set, but the STR8-80 gets the job done for a lot less money. The ...