Stanton STX turntable
DJ turntables · 2022–present In production
$249 US reference price
Stanton STX is a current direct-drive, manual operation, 33/45 rpm playback dj turntable. Documented convenience features include Bluetooth, a built-in phono preamp, USB output. The US reference price is $249.
Decision snapshot
The five things to check first
- Plays
- 33/45 rpm
- System hookup
- No separate phono preamp
- Cueing
- Manual cueing
- Stylus path
- Factory cartridge named
- Buying status
- Current model
Setup bottom line: Add amplification and speakers, but a separate phono preamp is not required. Check model-specific stylus evidence →
A portable, scratch-focused direct-drive from the reborn Stanton brand, with USB and a built-in speaker for on-the-go performance. Sold in the US as the STX Limited Edition.
Direct drive in a portablist form factor — unusual and scratch-friendly.
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
Who it suits
Best suited to: mixing, scratching and beatmatching — the torque and start-up speed exist for that job. Less ideal for: a quiet, vibration-isolated deck for critical home listening — belt-drive hi-fi decks are built for that instead.
Compatibility and setup
- For DJ use, check the mixer input and cartridge requirements. Home listening is also possible with suitable amplification; use the listed phono-stage specification to choose the input.
- Manual operation: expect to cue the record yourself. Check the exact manual for any separate end-of-side auto-lift or stop feature.
Good to know
- Has a built-in phono stage, so it can feed a normal line input on an amplifier or powered speakers without a separate phono box.
- Direction not verified. Check the manufacturer connection instructions before choosing wireless speakers.
- Has a USB output for recording vinyl to a computer.
Specifications
| Drive | direct drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | portable (fitted) |
| Built-in phono stage | Yes |
| USB output | Yes |
| Bluetooth direction | Direction not verified |
| Platter | aluminium |
| Tonearm | straight, portable-style |
| Dimensions | 330.2 x 330.2 x 101.6 mm / 13.0 x 13.0 x 4.0 in (82.6 mm / 3.25 in without lid) |
| Weight | 5.3 lb (2.4 kg) |
| Finishes | Black only |
| Warranty | 1 year (standard Stanton/Gibson Brands limited warranty) |
| Years | 2022–present |
How it sits in the catalogue
Its direct-drive mechanism is shared by 17% of current models in the database (32 of 183). A built-in phono stage puts it with the 47% of current decks that plug straight into any amp or powered speaker. On price it sits toward the affordable end of its category — 7% of priced dj decks cost less.
Cartridge and replacement stylus
The fitted cartridge is not mapped to a verified replacement part. See the model-specific stylus guidance →
Keep the evidence layers separate
Buying evidence for this model
- US reference price
- $249. A reference value for comparison. The price observation date is not recorded; this is not a current offer or availability claim.
- Live retailer offers
- No live offer feed is enabled for this model.
- Retailer links
- Brand or product routes to relevant US retailers; a search link is not a stock claim.
An internally verified exact identifier may improve offer matching, but it is not published as a catalogue fact unless independently corroborated. Always confirm the exact model, final price, delivery and returns with the retailer.
Retailer links for the Stanton STX
3 US retailers are listed in our Stanton retailer guide — 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). | |
| Guitar Center | music retail | Free standard shipping on most orders $25+. | Search at Guitar Center ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | Search at Reverb ↗ |