When I returned to DJing, I did my pre-skratchworx research in 2002 and got a pair of the first Numark TTX1s in the UK. Granted, they initially suffered the motor issue, but have been my goto turntables for the last near decade and a half. So when news of a new Numark turntable hit my Skype screen, I was suitably interested. But the new NTX1000 turntable occupies a different space to the TTX, and one that aims to give the super OEMs a run for their money, and the market a little more bang for the buck.
A short amount of words follows — it’s not like we don’t know what turntables do:
NUMARK SCRATCHES TO THE TOP WITH NEW NTX1000 PROFESSIONAL-CALIBER DIRECT-DRIVE TURNTABLE
World’s leading innovator of DJ solutions introduces turntable perfectly suited to demanding professional gigs, with highest starting torque, 12” platter and rugged, precision tonearm.
Cumberland, RI USA (March 13, 2017)— Numark (numark.com), the world’s leading innovator of DJ solutions, today announced the introduction of its new NTX1000 Professional Direct-Drive Turntable. Recognizing a critical need in the marketplace for a professional turntable that capitalizes on the resurgent popularity of vinyl for DJ gigs, while also being mindful of the need for both versatility and value, the NTX1000 direct-drive turntable has all the features and performance demanded by the professional DJ.
It has incredible start-up torque (4kg), an S-shaped tone arm with height adjustment, damped cueing and anti-skate controls that ensure accurate tracking and precise song selection. DJs can customize their performance with an adjustable start/stop control. The variable pitch range of ± 8, 16, and 50% enables any DJ to create the perfect effect. Plus, the NTX1000’s special isolation design easily resists feedback and external vibrations, even in the loud, bass-heavy environment where the professional DJ lives.
Key Features
- Full-size 12-inch 2.5-lb platter ensures rock-steady speed accuracy
- Professional 4.0 KGF/CM high-torque motor
- 2-speed: design: 33 1/3, 45 RPM
- S-shaped tonearm for accurate tracking
- Damped cueing and anti-skate control
- Adjustable pitch range ±8%, 16%, 50%
- Start and stop brake controls
- Dust cover included
- Switchable power, 100~230V, 50~60Hz
“This is a no-excuses, professional-level turntable that takes a back seat to no one in terms of performance, versatility and rugged design,” said Chris Roman, Senior Product Manager for Numark. “Pro DJs will especially love its amazing start-up torque and adjustable pitch. With this turntable, the performance, features and value are unsurpassed—meaning everyone can just concentrate on the fun!”
US retail for NTX1000 is 399.00. It will be available in Q3 2017.
YAY ANOTHER TURNTABLE
We’re neck-deep in the damned things now, and they more or less do much the same thing with different degrees of cosmetic differences and manufacturer-ordered tweaks. The thing that really bothers me the most is just how closely they all adhere to the Technics blueprint. It’s been shown by Vestax and Numark that turntables don’t have to look like a 1200 to be able to play records.
This is why I have such regard for Numark when it comes to product design. They’ve established an ID and they’re sticking with it. And while the NTX1000 does have all the usual features in all the right places, the overall look is different. The chassis shape for example with the recessed ins and outs shows that Numark wants to do things their way. I just like that it can sit next to other Numark units and look at home. A little more red detailing would help it fit in with the rest of the Numark rage a little more.
Price wise, this is gunning for the Pioneer DJ PLX-500, as well as turning the heads of potential super OEM purchasers who don’t want or need the frippery associated with the higher price tag. I’m all for a more affordable turntable that works.
GALLERY
But it’s not a TTX and a brand new pair of TTX’s is what I need.
Love those ttx, had to sell mine some years back. Miss those bad boys
It looks like an updated tt200. But if it’s priced close to the plx500 I would dare venture into a set
TT-200 only has about the same torque as the SL-1200, and of course has the interchangeable tonarms. The old Numarks had really good isolation feet, though, that were way better than any other DJ deck of their era when you screwed them away from the body and put tennis ball halves in them.
Wahoo! break and start controls actually accessible while in the heat of the moment and you can actually see what settings the dials are in without a magnifying glass, finally!
Switchable line out equals no need to earth and also makes this deck portable fader friendly, plus USB output gives easy access to iOS DVS.
Proper flexible turntable and for my own taste it looks pretty dope to.
As a PDX ultra pitch method fan boy I’d prefer a +/-50% pitch range pot rather than buttons and midi note platter control would be marvellous, but in reality Im probably clutching at straws for either of those to be added to modern TT, I can dream tho! (and repeat this dream at every oppertunity, manufacturers take note of the insane price of a secondhand PDX 3000 thanks to surge of interest of fretless fader)
Considering how flexible this deck already is I’d be surprised if they make a range of Numark turntables but Im still gonna firmly cross my fingers for a straight tonearm version, gwan Numark you no ya wanna :)
This is sooo tue. Co-sign.
like a kid who is oblivious about quality and only looks at features
Funny guy :) like any product it’s down to individual preference, for DVS and scratching this ticks a lot of box’s for me.
i wonder, since the platter looks like the one from the ion turntable that sold at radio shack, if the start-up torque is a function of the underweight platter. If so, then it carries little momentum or inertia, and would likely perform poorly for scratch.
like you, i love tts with usb and line out, and the lack of any like this have stopped me from buying any new ones lately.
would really need to see one, and pull the platter off to see how heavy it is.
Agreed, definitely keen to give it a thorough scratch test
The platter is the exact same platter on all Numarks inc the TTX -this also filtered down to the sub brands too.
Ah, how nice, another one designed “from the ground up” at Den…I mean Yahorng factory. W&f 0.15 lol
I’d take a Hanpin any time over this, say a Reloop 7000 or Mixars.
nowadays when stanton fckd up their legendary STR8-150 and presents bugs as the features (turntablist unfriendly UX elements such a single 33/45/78 button and “double click to reverse button), it looks that mixars LTA and Reloop 8000 are the only two dj TT’s with straight arm… that’s sad
So price wise it’s clearly aimed at the PLX-500. It’s priced under the Mixars turntable. Is this supposed to be priced so super reasonably and still competes with all the $500+ turntable at $100 less? Color me impressed. I’d love to try one.
Actually it’s about the same price as the feature rich TTXUSB. So no surprise there.
So it’s denon’s new turntable, for half the price.
I’m quite happy with my TTX’s, but it’s cool to see a legit turntable at this price range.
I was thinking the same thing but is the inside the same as the overpriced denon brother
I don’t see why it wouldn’t be. InMusic already makes a “cheap” direct drive turntable ala stanton st 92 / pio plx 500 in the numark tt250.
The denon’s a nicer looking product for sure, and has a few more features. the way i see it The Denon TT is the new TTX, and this turntable is the new TT500.
InMusic does not own Stanton or Pioneer.
You misread his comment. I think he was referencing them in comparison to the Numark TT250 which InMusic does own.
a la means – “in the style of”
So his statement literally translates to “InMusic already makes a “cheap” direct drive turntable in the style of stanton st 92 / pio plx 500 in the numark tt250″………………
He may mean something else but I can only respond to what I see otherwise I would just be assuming. Furthermore I am not 100% sure what he means when he says “in the numark tt250” either but that is another story. In any case though trust I did not misread anything.
Sorry. I understood what he was trying to say. On forums you gotta really notice what a person is trying to say instead of arguing over semantics. If that were the case you’d be correcting people all day.
“The denon’s a nicer looking product for sure, and has a few more features. the way i see it The Denon TT is the new TTX, and this turntable is the new TT500.”
That’s probably an accurate assumption … but the quality of the Denon is definitely higher than the TTXUSB.
I use TTX1’s on the regular, they are the only deck’s i’ve ever owned. I’ve got 3 of them, one of the og’s with the motor issues, and a newer pair of ttx1’s with the heat slot’s cut out. I also started on a pair of Numark X2’s (REALLY wish I hadn’t sold these). Besides the motor overheating issues, the ttx is the perfect turntable to me. I LOVE the screen, I appreciate the dual tone arms ( even though the s-arm is only good for home listening IMO), and I love the fact that it is not a technic’s 1200. The design may have been controversial / ugly when they were released, but they’ve aged well. Most dj’s tell me they look like a pair of UFO’s.
My tt’s are 15 years old and still play like new. I won’t replace them with anything until I absolutely have too.
I wouldn’t swap my TTXs for a Denon. I love the interchangeable arms, dual start stops, single light, swappable controls, reverse button, and big screen. I have a real fear that we’ll never see a TTX followup. I think I’m going to have to source a fresh pair to keep me going just in case mine fail. Who knows though — they might outlive me.
I bought my ttx’s when they first came out and other than one plays backwards randomly I’ve had no other issues. I will have to look into these new motor’s. As a side note I paid$389. For my tec’s back in 89 little has changed can’t foresee a reason to pay $ 700 or more for a turntable.
it seems to me Numark took a huge step backwards with this one, the TTX were the bee’s knee’s and I wish I had never sold mine for a damn controller!
were you located. im in germany i have 2 ttxs that work. older models.
meaning not the buggy early release with the red button
I had to read that price a couple of times.
399. Holy sh…
2017 will probably be remembered as the year when InMusic really kicked Pioneer’s ass :)
Unlikely. This is pretty much the same thought process from when the NS7II was released…………..
I’d love to see some competition stir things up so Pioneer could get a bit more aggressive but if we are being honest this will probably be a slightly larger speed bump than every other year.
I’d say you cannot compare both cases.
The NS7II is a great unit for sure.
BUT it’s a very heavy all-in-one controller with motorized platters.
Its weight renders it useless for a lot of mobile DJs and the motorized platters are not for everybody, too. So its target audience is somewhat limited.
A turntable of acceptable quality for an aggressive price might be a different story, especially when the PLX-500 is not too good, at all.
I had the Reloop 4000s when I started djing (same base model: Hanpin DJ-3560) and they were not good.
Considering you can buy used ABS Super OEMs for like a hundred bucks and new ones made out of more metal for the same price as the new Numark, I think only lazy buyers who don’t use Google search and/or rich ones who want all the same brand stuff are the only ones buying the Pioneers.
Interested to know if it’s a rework of the Denon VL12 that came out not too long ago or another cheap Chinese deck. Any word on the internals?
the Denon and Numark decks are InMusic who don’t use Hanpin (not sure which company they use though). The Tone arm on the NTX is exactly the same as that of the VL12.
they are in a lot of ways the same. but the denon decks are much studier.
4.0 kg is whats up
same tonearm as Denon VL12
fair price for beginners who want to try out some stuff that the big boys do.
“what the big boys do”
Please elaborate? Im not being facetious/trolling, I’m genuinely interested on your interpretation of the “big boys” requirements
you get what you pay for is my point.. its good for the bedroom beginner
Price wise certainly, but your reply implies that a turntablist at DMC champion level wouldn’t be satisfied with this deck, which I don’t see how you could come to that conclusion.
So what would you say is the best professional dj deck currently available ?
the tonearm screams low budget
my choice would be 1210GR simply cause i know it will have no issues.
i owned 2 superOEMs Vestax PDX2000 PROMK2, Numark T500, Gemini PDT6000, PT2100 and over a dozen of other turntables in the past and went back to 1210 for a good reason.
I was “Technics till I die” for around 13 years, brought a pair of PDX3000 6 years ago and haven’t looked back. As a DVS user I have little need for the superior isolation 1210’s have over a Vestax TT and as a scratch geek I’ve become to attached to the PDX pitch range and hi torque to return to Technics. Nowadays my only remaining ancient 1200 is mostly used for sampling duties for obvious reasons.
The new Technics are gorges, if I solely played vinyl like I did pre going digital and wasn’t so heavily in to turntablism Id buy a pair in heart beat.
Ehhhhh. It’s okay. The 4kg of torque is good but, damn thing inherited a whack tonearm, platter, and looks to have very little sound isolation.
I rather talk about Traktor 3 beta. It seems to be hiding in plane sight.
https://www.native-instruments.com/forum/forums/traktor-pro-traktor-scratch-pro.310/
Maybe they we can talk them into giving us access
https://www.native-instruments.com/forum/threads/traktor-3-4-public-beta-now-available.66123/ The Traktor 3 beta is from 2008. Traktor Pro is the current product.
The site I am referring to is somewhat new and off limits to regular users. I’m sure it has something to do with TSP 3 but, you are right. There was a Traktor 3 and that is confusing as hell
Standard site for TSP end in
traktor-pro-traktor-scratch-pro.210/
Something else is here
traktor-pro-traktor-scratch-pro.310/
Too much plastic. HIgh wow and flutter, make it difficult to mix techno and house…
Not good isolation…
Nah. Save money and buy a pair of 1200GR
Or and old pair of MK2. The best.
I think not. It’s the same body type as the NS7 range. Which is primarily metal.
This looks to be half metal / half plastic.
Yeah, I have one Audio Technica AT LP1240, bought it to use in my street parties, but the isolation is poor… Never had problems with my technics… The chinese OEM manufacturers need to improve this…
Same here. I have the AT LP1240 as well. I only use it at home in the lab so never really noticed the poor iso.
Didn’t Mark post a company that made rubber insulators for t/t feet. I think he posted it a few months back. Don’t know if they will fit any of the Hanpin Super OEM though.
https://djworx.com/review-mk-stands-turntable-isolator-feet/
Not for super OEMs yet. Don’t know about the Numark and Denons. I’ll check when they come in.
Good deal. Thanks Giz …
Yahorng now.
The producer of the Super OEMs (Hanpin) is Taiwanese although they have factories in China. They have been making turntables since 1974, so they have more legacy than one would think. The DJ-5500 from which all these turntables are based are pretty good and the base is covered in rubber on most of the clones to take up many of the vibrations. It’s the feet which lets them down, they just lack the bounce which the technics have. The springs in the feet are just way to weak and bottom-out from the weight of the turntable like warn out shock-absorbers on your car. I’m surprised that no-one like Isone has created better isolator feet for them. I found a good fix is to grab some cheap rubber mats from the hardware store and put them under the turntables. It works wonders!
what kind of rubber?
From memory it was the Rolson 6 Piece Floor Mat which cost £10 from Halfords. The mats themselves are only 10mm thick but they come in a 6-pack so you can stack three under each turntable. Alternatively you can shop around for commercial rubber sheeting by the lineal metre, rubber mats or horse mats Then cut them down to a size of a bit bigger than your TT feet, layer them and hold them together with zip-ties in the corners and hey presto, you’ve got MKstands for a lot less. Almost good as MKstands but not looking as slick. Best bang for your back though
There are a ton of different sorbothane feet for decks you can get on ebay.
can i ask What was the FIRST ALBUM/RECORD you played when you got the system totally set up…
Palms Trax – Late Jam
It’s a bit sad but these new turntables are designed for hipsters and/or dvs. None of these needs high standards to work as expected in these duties.
Turntable fever… No comments…
It would have been nice for them to keep the S and straight arm option like on the TTX. I just located a used like new TTX on Reverb for $200. can’t beat that really.
I think there was a consensus that the TT-200/500/X s-arm was inferior to the SME-derived Technics and other Japanese s-arms with gimbals, particularly in that the pivot joint wasn’t aligned with the cart. It was a novel, patented design, however, and I’m not sure anything definitive was ever tested and demonstrated proving this. It also appeared to be lower mass than the SL-1200’s mid-mass arm. Numark didn’t help themselves, though, in their lack of transparent specifications and testing of them. There are patents on it, so I assume they were originally done, but if you go to, for instance, the Hanpin site, they have thorough, honest tests on theirs. Oh, FYI… you can pick up certain used ABS Super OEM models for around a hundred bucks and sometimes find package pair deals with a mixer for $300.
Got a chance to see this at Mobile Beat 2017 Conference in Las Vegas. It’s very light and feels very cheap. Numark didn’t have a needle nor was it hooked up to a mixer so couldn’t really get an idea on its performance. Now, the Denon VL12 on the other hand, I got to play with, and I must say, its nice!
numark owns denon now. the decks looks very similair. i would assume the denon is like the “pro” version of this deck.
To clarify this — inMusic owns both Denon DJ and Numark. They are brands under the same company.
looking at it again, the brake and start adjustments could be an issue, it doesn’t look like you can depress them and get them out of the way of the front of the tone arm. Kind of makes me cringe really. Not sure why Numark wouldn’t have recessed those.
Nice deck n all, I’m glad Numark are still making turntables but I can’t help feel like they’ve lost their identity a bit. The TTX decks were for me probably the best thing I’ve used. These look a lot like a SL1210 update and a more than a touch reminiscent of Pioneers recent output.
I think an iteration or two of the TTX should have been the way to go, fix the key lock update for more DVS compatibility and refine the tonearm, just my opinion. It looks too much like a technics clone
have had, and still have 2 ttx usb decks. but with the computer component involved. the decks have had many issues. i can play music on them now. but sometimes the decks will spin extremly fast. not at all, etc. a mind of their own. i think the deck in this article. if they keep it simple. might be nice. i would just be using it for timecode anyway. and i also have some 1200s. the torque which is basically instant on the “clone” decks. would never make me want to cash out just for a technics again
The spin up platter due was a nasty one but an easy fix, you can get the IC chip for peanuts and replace it, I think it’s soundbase megastore, food for thought
I think the 1200 clone super OEM things is just a bit of a throwback and a step back in terms of overall design and functionality, I hope it works well etc and probably does but given the versatility of the TTX line it’s just a shame to see such a step backwards