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cdj-200 vs. cdj-800

i was wondering if anybody could give me any feedback on these two cdj's. would it be more beneficial to get the 800, just because its the 800...or would the 200 suffice. All im looking for is basic cdj functions. Want to get a feel for them just in case i spin somewhere where they only have cdjs.

or if anybody has any other opinions...what other cdj's that are between $400-600 are just as good, if not better than the pioneers.

200 if you are most interested in mixing (not scratching)

There are alot of good non pioneer cd decks that you might want to look at too...

No respectable club or lounge will not have TT's. If you want to get used to cdjs in general...you can do it for a lot less. Check out some of teh dual cd players maybe

^what i meant was if i spin at friend's places and such

btw...if i get a dual cd player, i'll need two seperate channels for each player, correct???

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Originally posted by i got big pants btw...if i get a dual cd player, i'll need two seperate channels for each player, correct???

yeah of course

Get the Numark CDN-88s

Very nice dual CD decks imo

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Originally posted by djkoolaide Get the Numark CDN-88s Very nice dual CD decks imo

they have the features to be very nice cd decks yes, but i wouldnt touch numark cd decks... nothing but problems with them, even on their single cd/tabletop players... weird ass problems always show up.

the only 2 brands id buy a cd mixer from are Denon and Pioneer.

Both have good dual cd playes

Pio=CMX-3000
Denon=4000s for starters, but they have a lot of other high end dual players as well

and in terms of tabletop players, i think we all know about the denons and cdj200-1000s

The big difference between the CDJ-200 and the CDJ-800:
- 800 has scratch
- 800 has 100% pitch control

I was thinking about the 200's too actually. Still not too sure but definatly considering it.

Don't go for the Stanton S-550. It takes a fraction of a second to start up since the cd has to come back to it's previous frame. It's just too random.

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Originally posted by F�anor Don't go for the Stanton S-550. It takes a fraction of a second to start up since the cd has to come back to it's previous frame. It's just too random.

Same with my American Audio Pro300MK2's... but that's what happens when you buy cheap CD decks

On the subject of dual players, the best brand for duals is pretty much known to be denon. Hell, denon even has a touch sensative platter dual now.

Pioneers are great of course, but I've had a few bad experiences with the cmx...I wouldnt recommend it. Also pioneer duals arent club standard like their cdjs are. Denons duals seem to be more common for some reason. Most clubs are getting single cdjs now anyways though.

Numarks duals are supposed to be ok too, but I have no experience with them.

If I were you I would get a pair of techs and a single cdj200 though. If you're set on being able to mix cd to cd right off of the bat, then dual might be your best choice.

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Originally posted by beats and beeps . Also pioneer duals arent club standard like their cdjs are. Denons duals seem to be more common for some reason. Most clubs are getting single cdjs now anyways though. Numarks duals are supposed to be ok too, but I have no experience with them.

ive had problems with numark duals on multiple occasions, ands the build quality isnt great....


in bombay the cmx 3000 pio dual cd player IS the standard in almost all clubs.

if you're not scratching with it, it might make more sense to go with a dual cd player. Havign two functional decks is better than one, and if you can't afford two table top cd players, it might make sense to go with a dual. Denon's new one, the 6000 is freaking cool as hell. It has .02% pitch step which is as good as cd players come with right now. It costs $899 at Guitar Center, but I'm sure you can find a cheaper one...

wait a second, since the cdj-200 doesnt have scratching..that means it has that stuttering garbage as i FF or RW !??!?!?

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Originally posted by kreamy wait a second, since the cdj-200 doesnt have scratching..that means it has that stuttering garbage as i FF or RW !??!?!?

of course.

eeww!!!

I was liking the little thing till now...

Anyone care to explain what that stuttering is? I don't know much about cd players yet.

- farris

spinning the platter is just like holding FF or RW on your home or car cd player...its just a bunch of stuttering...its not going to emulate the manipulation of vinyl. Which is very misleading on pioneer's behalf given that big platter on the cdj-200

Thanks for clearing that up kreamy. Does it have any negative influences at all? Or is it more annoying.

- farris

Other than not being able to scratch or backspin, or anything, its fine to mix with. I just cant stand it. Cueing up feels so un natural. Its basicly the same as turning vinyl mode off on a cdj1000/800/mk2. Its perfectly useable, but it just doesnt seem right.

I can understand it feels unnatural. Stuttering would be quiet annoying.
Thanks for clearing it up guys!

- farris

how would you guys compare the pioneer, or any other for tha matter, with the Numark CDX Direct Drive CD Turntable?

how would you guys compare the pioneer, or any other, with the Numark CDX Direct Drive CD Turntable?

wait so the only difference between the cdj800 and 200 is scrathcing....which is known to have less problems also does the cdj800 only have pitch adjust ment by .1%

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