Are these turntables any good?

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Today at a pawn shop, I bought a Numark M1-USB mixer, 2 Numark TT-1700 Turntables and 2 Gemini XL-DD50 Turntables fo $60. I figured I couldn't go wrong at that cheap of a price.

I have practiced digital scratching but would like to get into the analog world. But first I need to know how to make sure they are running properly and what not. I don't know if it can be calibrated or maybe inspected somehow...

Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 
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The Numarks are belt drive so you can't scratch on them. No idea about the Geminis. If anything you could probably sell them on Craigslist and buy a decent turntable with what you make. Do some research.
 
the gemini's are direct drive. Even if I could just get them to play vinyl that'd be great. But any idea on how to see if they are running properly or anything of that sort?
 
Play a record? Iunno.

Make sure the platter doesn't wobble, or the tonearm (any movement other than smooth rotation is bad.) Make sure that the motor speeds right back up after you slow/stop the platter. Push all the buttons and make sure they do what they're supposed to. Just common sense stuff I guess. Have the dude play a record though.
 
just save up for technics they will last you a long long time
 
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