Hidden gems: 10 of the best DJ equipment rarities
These might set your savings back a bit
7 Technics SL-1200GAE
On top of all the aforementioned gold rarities from Technics, the company's German branch released 1200 copies of the Grand Class SL-1200GAE turntable following the relaunch of the SL-1200. 300 copies sold in just 30 minutes in Japan and Technics suggested hitting up this list of German retailers when they originally hit the market. For UK buyers, it'll cost you about £3000 to get your hands on one.
8 Urei 1620LE Rotary
Now discontinued, this original rotary was a favourite of discotheques in the 1970s and considered one of the best mixers in dance music, thanks to it being championed by Paradise Garage icon Larry Levan. Urei's product page asks, "When was the last time you worked with a DJ mixer that truly inspired you?" and it'd be hard not to be with the selection of balance control, separate house and booth outputs and a fine headphone section. Last sold on eBay for £1450.
