Well basically I have been wanting to save up for 2 CDJ-1000 MK2's for a while now but I am starting to think otherwise, because not only is it going to take a while to get the money... but to just blow it ALL on TWO CDJ-1000's seems a bit much.....

So what im currently debating is whether I should purchase a CMX-3000 dual CD player used for like $500-600 for the next few years, and just stick with it until I decide to upgrade later on; and just continue to buy more tunes and vinyl...

I have just begun DJing and am going to spin with my Tech 1200's and the CMX-3000 at house parties, random events etc.

Do you guy's think i'm better off saving money and buying a used CMX-3000 for $500, or should I just purchase two CDJ-800's for $500 a piece...... its a hard decision and more of a personal matter.. but i'd like to know what you guy's think...

I would think its a smart idea to buy the CMX-3000 to save another $500 for vinyl and new tunes etc, because after all it even has scratch mode and a hell of a load of other features (but doesnt quite have the FEEL of a CDJ). It is obviously nothing compared to the CDJ 1000, but it does hell of a good job with the dual decks and features it comes with..

SO...what would you think would be more of an intelligent choice:

2xCDJ800 for under $1,000 (used or new, they run $480 brand new)

or.... a CMX-3000 (used for $500-600)

cmx3000=cdj800 X2.

The only difference is the cdj800 and the cmx have different loop fucntions, both awesome in their own right.. and the cdj800 is better suited for scratching.. the cmx is barely ok for ripping a backspin for shits and giggles.

personally, id pick the the cmx unless 1 was going for 2X 1000s...

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Edited, so as not to waste anymore posts in this thread "correcting" me...

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Last edited by RJT on Dec-01-2005 at 16:35

I compared cmx to the 800's, unless you scratch the 800's just don't add up.
cmx has hot cues (which can save your loops or points), wave display (not quite as good as the 1k's though), more pitch settings, pitch bend buttons, emergency loop
800 has the beat cutter and the better scratching. the scratch feature on the cmx is pretty forgettable.

both have 0.05% pitch resolution so not much in it there. I also like having the cmx fit well so I can have two tt's and the cd's all within easy reach.
i find it much easier to correct in the cmx, with either the job wheel or the buttons over the 800s, but others might feel differently

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Originally posted by DJ RJT CMX only has .1 Pitch if I remember correctly, CDJ 800's are .05

Nay, as tubby said they are both .05.

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Originally posted by DJ RJT CMX only has .1 Pitch if I remember correctly, CDJ 800's are .05

Rubbish- it has 0.05%

Competent cd player- I used one reguarly for the best part of a yr and its good.
Can be a bit fussy with some cds tho....... but good none the less.

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Originally posted by Freak Rubbish- it has 0.05% Competent cd player- I used one reguarly for the best part of a yr and its good. Can be a bit fussy with some cds tho....... but good none the less.

Christ man, I'm sorry... I fuckin' didn't remember something correctly... I was corrected once already, so what the fuck good does it do to reinforce the point?

You seem to be ready to pounce on my shit in here lately...

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Hey man dont take it personally!!!!
I didnt swear once!
If I had a problem with you or your posts, you would know about it. Chill!

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Originally posted by Freak Hey man dont take it personally!!!! I didnt swear once! If I had a problem with you or your posts, you would know about it. Chill!

Sorry man, it just seemed like in here and in my Xone/EFX thread that you were a bit put off by my relatively n00bish questions/responses...

It's just been a stressy week so I'm assuming everyone's jumping on my shit... my apologies.

...and I still contend it's confusing as all hell hooking up EFX to an Xone

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Dude to be perfectly honest I had your exact same mentality when I bought my DN-D6000 duals. They have .02 pitch accuracy and they're really seamless but now I'm saving up for CDJ1000mk2s. Why? I decided I want to learn how to scratch, and the concept of dual cd players is a bit limiting. If you do get the CMX3000, beware because its an older model and won't have as a high a resale value if you do decide to upgrade. For example, I bought my Denons for $850 and now I'm gonna have to let them go for $650-$700. If you honestly dont think you're upgrade then go for it but if you're unsure take an extra month to save the cash and get teh CDJs.

Just my 2 cents

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Well the thing is, if im going to be paying $600 dollars for a used CMX-3000, might as well put up another $400 and get a 2 brand new CDJ-800's for 1 grand.

BTW as far as features, does the 800 have more then the CMX-3000, or are they just about the same?

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Originally posted by Sound O fTrance Well the thing is, if im going to be paying $600 dollars for a used CMX-3000, might as well put up another $400 and get a 2 brand new CDJ-800's for 1 grand. BTW as far as features, does the 800 have more then the CMX-3000, or are they just about the same?

Do you read threads?

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