I'm swapping my DJM800 for a Xone:92

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Posted by Jarvmeister on Aug-13-2009 09:27:

I'm swapping my DJM800 for a Xone:92

I love my DJM800, but I've got the opportunity to swap it for a Xone:92, and I fancy a change so think I'm going to go through with it.

The guy with the 92 reckons he fancies more effects, so that seems like a fair enough reason. Only thing is I don't know him that well, and so cannot really guarantee it's been treated well - if it's not in mint condition when I go to see it then it's game over anyway.....

Anything I need to look out for? I don't suppose there are many faults with these mixers, but doesn't harm to ask I suppose.

Posted by woscar on Aug-13-2009 14:50:

It sounds like this person giving you a Xone:92 in exchange for a Pioneer is a complete moron. Just sayin'

The best thing you could do is just play a short set with it and see how it feels.

Posted by epdarks on Aug-13-2009 15:30:

The Xones are so bulletproof I can't see there being any problems. Give it a quick once over and do the swap, you're getting the good end of that deal, IMO.

Posted by leigao84 on Aug-13-2009 17:54:

quote:
Originally posted by woscar
It sounds like this person giving you a Xone:92 in exchange for a Pioneer is a complete moron. Just sayin'

The best thing you could do is just play a short set with it and see how it feels.

Wait, why is this person a complete moron? Don't they cost about the same?
I always thought that Xone:92 have more inputs, filters, and EQ stuff, and DJM800 have more effects and harmonic key stuff.

Posted by xtr3m on Aug-13-2009 18:03:

Well, the consensus here is that the 92 is better for sound quality, longer transitions, fader precision, etc. DJM-800, on the other hand, is better suited for happy-go-flanger DJ's that like to slam in tracks, powermix, etc.

Xone:92 is for Digweeds, DJM-800 is for Steve Angelos.

I would actually say that the DJM can take more beating than the Xone.

Posted by skip on Aug-13-2009 18:55:

I'm guessing there's something wrong with the xone. No one in their right mind would trade a perfectly mint xone:92 for a DJM-800.

Posted by Zild on Aug-13-2009 18:58:

the guy has to be insane

Posted by Jarvmeister on Aug-13-2009 22:02:

Not really sure what your logic is here, set aside your views on which mixer is best for a second......

In the UK the DJM800 retails at about �525 more than the A&H. That's a lot of money. It's about $800.

Now assume you're in the market to buy a new mixer, some will buy a Xone, some will buy an 800. Nothing wrong with that - it's just personal preference.

All we're doing is swapping, and financially he's better off - he's paid less in the long run for the mixer he wants. I on the other hand have paid more for the mixer I will end up with. I can't really see why everyone thinks he's crazy - he wants effects, I don't anymore - everyone is happy.

As it happens, the mixers were only about �200 different when we both purchased - but still, there was a difference.

Posted by Zild on Aug-13-2009 23:04:

quote:
Originally posted by Jarvmeister
Not really sure what your logic is here, set aside your views on which mixer is best for a second......

In the UK the DJM800 retails at about �525 more than the A&H. That's a lot of money. It's about $800.

Now assume you're in the market to buy a new mixer, some will buy a Xone, some will buy an 800. Nothing wrong with that - it's just personal preference.

All we're doing is swapping, and financially he's better off - he's paid less in the long run for the mixer he wants. I on the other hand have paid more for the mixer I will end up with. I can't really see why everyone thinks he's crazy - he wants effects, I don't anymore - everyone is happy.

As it happens, the mixers were only about �200 different when we both purchased - but still, there was a difference.

OK we were exaggerating, but still who in their right mind would trade a 92 for an 800? He comes out on top financially but still...

Posted by orTof�nChiLd on Aug-13-2009 23:14:

do the trade

Posted by Shudder on Aug-14-2009 01:58:

did the exact same thing except i sold my djm to some guy that thought he'd enjoy the effects more. funny thing is he has a xone 92 rotary. he ended up selling the djm and keeping the xone lol

i wouldnt trade/sell my 92 for anything.