While
this is items that are cheaper the the first two items they will end
up costing you the most. The first item is the most important, records!
I have been collecting records since 95 and have about 1,000. While
that is a small amount compared to other djs it is allot to me it since
it cost me about $8,000.
You don't need to spend
that much to get started but the more the better. If your short on
cash start out shopping at used record shops, like Rasputin
or Amoeba Music. Most used records go for $.50 to $4, and new singles
are $5.95 to $10.
The last few items you
also need are needles, or cartridges. Good brands are Ortofon(great!),
Stanton(very
good but can scratch records), and Vestax(never
tried them?). Cartridges start at $20 and go to ~$170 for Ortofon's
DJS. Another item you need is a storage crate or bag to hold your
records, and headphones to que up the records. A bag costs about $40
and good headphones are $30~150. Try to stay away from compact style
and get some "closed-ear" type that will allow better listening
in loud enviroments.
If you have any questions
feel free to send them in.
While
this is items that are cheaper the the first two items they will end
up costing you the most. The first item is the most important, records!
I have been collecting records since 95 and have about 1,000. While
that is a small amount compared to other djs it is allot to me it since
it cost me about $8,000.