OVERVIEW
Numark makes a strong entry into the new portable turntable market. For anyone who collects or buys vinyl regularly, the uses of a portable turntable are obvious- listen to records before you buy, and play them anywhere. It's a good deal all around. The Numark PT 01 follows the basic principles that brought us the Vestax Handy Trax and improves upon those features in quite a few areas. Like the Vestax, this turntable has many features which older portables lack: play speeds of 33, 45 & 78 rpm, dual RCA outputs, hi/low tone control, pitch control, and the ability to run on battery or included power plug. The basics are down solid, and improvements are made in a few key "aesthetic" areas that make the PT 01 even more convenient. Most importantly, the PT 01 is a more utilitarian shape than the Handy Trax- not quite as sexy, but at 12"x12" in its case, this will fit inside a record crate or bag quite easily. Another nice touch is the fact that the little platter has a slipmat on it. In addition, there are raised felt pads on the player's surface to keep 12" records from getting scratched. The other main improvement is the inclusion of both 3.5mm and 1/8" headphone inputs. The only flaw that I can find is that while the headphone output is clear and loud enough, it doesn't seem as loud as the Vestax. Same goes for the built in speaker. Overall, a high quality portable and a worthy challenge to the Handy Trax monopoly.

- built-in speaker
- plays 33, 45 and 78 RPM
- +/-10% pitch control
- basic hi/lo tone control
- standard RCA output
- 3.5mm & 1/8" headphone output
- runs on 6 "D" batteries (not included) or an AC adaptor (included)
- size: 12" x 12" x 4"
- weight: 4.5 lbs

- cartridge
- 45 adaptor
- protective cover
- AC adaptor (power supply)

• manufacturer's website

reviewed by mgmnt