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Posted by Nbrablec9 on Apr-19-2006 17:55:

CDJ 800 and 800 mk2 question

I noticed not to long ago the Cdj 800 mk2's came out. Is there a huge difference between the 800's and 800 mk2's. The price has gone way down on the 800's that is why im asking. \

Thanks Much
Nick

Posted by Rememberence_ on Apr-19-2006 19:17:

Re: CDJ 800 and 800 mk2 question

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Originally posted by Nbrablec9
I noticed not to long ago the Cdj 800 mk2's came out. Is there a huge difference between the 800's and 800 mk2's. The price has gone way down on the 800's that is why im asking. \

Thanks Much
Nick

How much have you seen the original CDJ800 selling for? I'm about to buy a second CDJ800 and I'm not sure if I should go for the MK2 or not... if the original is really cheap, like 400 max then I'll prolly go for that

Posted by Dj Dissent on Apr-19-2006 19:19:

the only major difference would be mp3 support but important things like picth accuracy is still the same. I would go for the mkI if the price difference is big....got them and couldnt ask for more

Posted by wizniz on Apr-19-2006 19:54:

not to be a dick, but this topic has been covered tons of times...

do a search

Posted by Psiweaver on Apr-19-2006 22:07:

lol 200 for mp3 support i'll pass.

Posted by SgtFoo on Apr-21-2006 15:51:

Yea, aside from some mild aesthetic enhancements and MP3 support, the CDJ800MKII is not worth enough to me to grab.

The original CDJ800 is however near the same price as the Denon DN-S1000, which has roughly the same features plus some fx on top, and yet both units are near $400 US.

I'm pondering grabbing the CDJ800 indeed.

Posted by DarkFall01 on Apr-21-2006 16:06:

quote:
Originally posted by SgtFoo
The original CDJ800 is however near the same price as the Denon DN-S1000, which has roughly the same features plus some fx on top, and yet both units are near $400 US.

I'm pondering grabbing the CDJ800 indeed.

Where, I'm looking for one and can't find a decent site

Posted by idoru on Apr-21-2006 17:56:

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Originally posted by DarkFall01
Where, I'm looking for one and can't find a decent site

DJMart.com

Use their "Negotiate a Price" feature. I managed to get both of my 800s brand new for around $450/each, when purchased a couple of months apart. They have excellent customer service, and they're an authorized dealer.

Posted by DarkFall01 on Apr-21-2006 18:29:

quote:
Originally posted by idoru
DJMart.com

Use their "Negotiate a Price" feature. I managed to get both of my 800s brand new for around $450/each, when purchased a couple of months apart. They have excellent customer service, and they're an authorized dealer.

It looks as though there aren't any left, it doesn't show up on their website

Posted by Trogdor on Apr-21-2006 21:12:

Guys, there aren't any CDJ-800s left ANYWHERE. Unless you find used ones, of course.

Anyway, I like the new features on the mk2. The new display and tighter platter are awesome. mp3, meh, who cares. Useless feature.

Posted by SgtFoo on Apr-24-2006 05:48:

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Originally posted by DarkFall01
Where, I'm looking for one and can't find a decent site

it's a tad sketchy.... but try www.froogle.com

I know they can be acquired for small cash, but at the price of being used, or under MAP.

Posted by Alekos on Apr-24-2006 16:34:

I just sold one of my 800s for $450+S&H... I'll be putting the other one up for sale by the end of this week

Posted by daeus on Apr-24-2006 22:32:

I just bought some of these baby's - MK2's.

�900 for two (�450 each which is the going rate for the older discontinued model in the UK at the moment).

They are US imports but they come with some power transformers, the plugs the only difference.

Cant wait!

Posted by First Strike on Apr-25-2006 11:10:

There is a good comparison at;

http://www.djresource.nl/Topics/sto...er-CDJ-800-MK2/

Posted by dutchboy on Apr-27-2006 03:47:

I debated this myself for some time and finally decided to go with the mk2. Some of my "real" dj friends told me that the new platter on the mk2 (taken from the cdj 1000s) is a huge improvement for the 800 series. Added mp3 capability and a brigher display and I decided to spring for the mk2.

Pricewise, there wasn't much difference. I like to be as cheap as possible...or better stated I like getting as much as I can for my money (all the while trying to spend the least amount possible). Everyone "says" you can get the older 800s for around $400 US but I was unable to find them for that price. Lowest I could find them was around $475. I got my mk2s for $550, so for the extra $75 I think I got my moneys worth.

For me the mp3 capability is a cool feature. I don't plan on playing out in the clubs, becoming famous, getting gigs whatever. I just enjoy playing music and beat matching/mixing. For me its playtime, it's what I do to unwind. I have an enormous mp3 collection and don't particulary care to spend hours burning them all onto cds. I'll make 5 or 6 mp3 discs and be able to mix for days. To me, that's a coolness factor. To somebody who spins in a different way/different reasons, they may not care so much about the mp3 capability. To each his own, I'm just happy to finally have a set of decks.

Grrr...now I need to find some kind of a monitor to use, NO idea where to start.

Posted by Rememberence_ on Apr-28-2006 22:40:

quote:
Originally posted by IKKI-ZUVK
I just sold one of my 800s for $450+S&H... I'll be putting the other one up for sale by the end of this week

as in CDJ800s (not MK2s)?