Numark PT01 Scratch vs Stanton STX
Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: Numark PT01 Scratch · Stanton STX.
| Specification | Numark PT01 Scratch |
Stanton STX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Highlighted difference. $129 | $249 |
| Category | DJ | DJ |
| Status | current | current |
| Years | 2017–present | 2022–present |
| Drive | belt drive | direct drive |
| Speeds | Highlighted difference. 33/45/78 rpm | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual | manual |
| Cartridge supplied | Numark portable (fitted) | portable (fitted) |
| Phono stage | Yes | Yes |
| USB output | No | Highlighted difference. Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Highlighted difference. Yes |
| Platter | plastic | aluminium |
| Tonearm | straight, integrated | straight, portable-style |
| Wow & flutter | — | — |
Practical differences
Highlighted cells show a lower reference price, support for more listed speeds, or the presence of a convenience feature. They are not an overall score.
The Numark PT01 Scratch undercuts the Stanton STX by $120 — $129 against $249.
The mechanics differ too: the Numark PT01 Scratch is belt-drive, the Stanton STX is direct-drive. The Stanton STX gets instant start-up, rock-steady speed under load, and enough torque to nudge or backspin the record — the reason DJs and scratch decks are built this way.
The Stanton STX has a USB output for ripping vinyl and Bluetooth streaming.
Bottom line: $120 separates these reference prices. That difference is factual; this specification comparison does not assign an overall winner.
Live retailer offers
Checking current in-stock offers for Numark PT01 Scratch…
Retailer searches
9 US retailers stock Numark — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adorama | electronics chain | Free shipping on most orders over $49 in the contiguous US. | View at Adorama ↗ |
| Amazon | marketplace | Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). | View at Amazon ↗ |
| B&H Photo Video | electronics chain | Free expedited shipping on most orders in the contiguous US. | View at B&H Photo Video ↗ |
| Guitar Center | music retail | Free standard shipping on most orders $25+. | View at Guitar Center ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at Reverb ↗ |
| Sweetwater | music retail | Free shipping on almost every order, no minimum. | View at Sweetwater ↗ |
| Turntable Lab | hifi independent | Free shipping to the continental US on most orders (bulk/oversized items excluded). | View at Turntable Lab ↗ |
| Walmart | department store | Free shipping on orders $35+ (free with Walmart+); store pickup available. | View at Walmart ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |
Live retailer offers
Checking current in-stock offers for Stanton STX…
Retailer searches
4 US retailers stock Stanton — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | marketplace | Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). | View at Amazon ↗ |
| Guitar Center | music retail | Free standard shipping on most orders $25+. | View at Guitar Center ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at Reverb ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |