The Stanton ST.150 M2 or STR8.150 M2 professional turntables are designed to exceed the demands of professional DJ’s with enhanced performance and modern design. A brushed aluminum top frame and robust construction deliver ultra-clear signal quality, minimizing resonance and feedback. An advanced, whisper quiet motor provides powerful torque to the dampened platter and tone arm.
This quick start guide covers the Stanton ST.150 M2 or STR8.150 M2 professional turntables, including safety information, connections, tone arm and cartridge settings, and part names and functions. It also lists included accessories and describes controls such as platter speed, pitch, brake, and strobe.
The guide states regional AC power ratings, a 16 W power consumption, an adjustable brake time, platter speeds of 33, 45, and 78 rpm, and pitch ranges of +/-8%, +/-25%, and +/-50%. It also notes that the STR8.150 M2 does not need anti-skate and describes cartridge alignment and tone arm height adjustments.
| Power consumption | 16 W |
|---|---|
| AC input (Japan) | 100 V, 50/60 Hz |
| AC input (Taiwan) | 110 V, 60 Hz |
| AC input (U.S.A., Canada, Mexico) | 120 V, 60 Hz |
| AC input (United Arab Emirates, Chile, Argentina) | 220 V, 50 Hz |
| AC input (Philippines) | 220 V, 60 Hz |
| AC input (Australia, U.K.) | 240 V, 50 Hz |
| AC input (Europe, New Zealand, South Africa, Singapore, Israel) | 230 V, 50 Hz |
| Brake time | approx. 0.2-9 sec |
| Platter speed | 33, 45, 78 rpm |
| Pitch range | +/-8%, +/-25%, +/-50% |
Connect the RCA cable to the PHONO input of your mixer or receiver, or set the phono/line switch to line when plugging directly into powered speakers or monitors.
Double-tap START/STOP to engage reverse; to start in reverse, push and hold START/STOP to arm it, then press START/STOP.
No, the STR8.150 M2 does not need anti-skate because straight tonearms are not naturally pulled toward the spindle.
Press and hold the PLATTER SPEED button to toggle the platter strobe light on or off.