Im in a big debate on which one to go with. I indefinately want them with spinning platters. These are the 3 I was debating on:

Technics SLDZ1200
Denon DN-S5000/3000
Numark CDX

I plan to spin trance, breakbeat and hiphop/scratching. Price wise, they are about the same. Im kinda leaning more towards the Numark, as it scratches much cleaner than the other 2.

Planned to pick up a set of one of the above and a Denon DNX300 mixer. The DNX appealed to me the best, or possibly the Behringer DJX-700.

TIA

adx - an inspiring dj.

Don't waste your time or money on the Technics deck.

Now both the Denon and Numark were made with the scratchers in mind. The Denons more so than the Numark. I would recommend the Denons over the Numark for the fact that the pitch increments are alot more precise than that of the Numark. So if you are playing more trance where beatmatching is needed, then the denon would work better... However if you do play to be spinning more breaks, hiphop scratch type music, then the Numark would be the better bet. Your mixes won't be long so you won't need the precision increments, it will feel like real vinyl, and the effects unit on it is pretty crazy.

Just gotta decide what you will be spinning more. Trance or Hiphop...

I got the denon 1000 and the 3000 and love them both. I Highly recommend the denon.

I recommend you go try the Numark and Denons out, also the Technics but I really would forget about them, anyway just test them out and see what you like, for overal use I would go for the Denon, its pitch accuracy is .02% whereas the Numark is .1% so will not stay matched for as long, as for mixers, out of the DJX and the X300, definately go for the X300, its a good mixer and will last, the DJX will probably die after not to long, and the effects are useless from the start, so don't be thinking about gettin it for effects, but really, just go out and try them all.

Why is everyone so anti technics cd decks? Just curious.

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Originally posted by TLAM_Alpha Why is everyone so anti technics cd decks? Just curious.

Never tried 'em.

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Originally posted by TLAM_Alpha Why is everyone so anti technics cd decks? Just curious.

Technics really FUCKED up... they made the claim that they feel like 1200 TT's, which is complete bollocks.

The effects unit that is built it works like shit IMO, the pitch knob feels NOTHING like the 1200 TTs one, the platter disc thing, is flimsy as hell and backspins slides FAR to easily.. you could to a 10 mins backspin on it prolly.. the buttons feel very.... umm crappy. plasticy, toyish... just not made for hard club use.

The only thing I can give Technics getting right is the looks of the deck.. It is DAMN SEXY!!!! but not sexy enough to spend close to $1400 (canadian $$$)

Go try them. You will see what I mean.

Yea the Techs are a real letdown IMO, it is said that they are good to mix on though, and I have heard there sound is supposed to shine when played in a big club, but the feel and functions just ain't there, they really don't feel like a Techs turntable, or any turntable for that matter, the pitch control is very loose unlike the Tech1200, the motor feels weaker, unlike the Tech1200, the platter is smaller than a Tech1200, and the feel of that flimsy film that sits (I mean sits as in it just sits there, can easly just ping off, isn't held on by anything) there DOES NOT feel like any record I've ever felt, I'm sure they could last awhile, but it doesn't matter as IMO they didn't get alot of the basics right, turns out there are selling like hotcakes, but this will most probably be due to the name.

Sorry if I offend any TechSLZ owners, this is all just my opinion, if you got one and you like it then ::thumpsup::.

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Originally posted by J:\Digital Technics really FUCKED up... they made the claim that they feel like 1200 TT's, which is complete bollocks. The effects unit that is built it works like shit IMO, the pitch knob feels NOTHING like the 1200 TTs one, the platter disc thing, is flimsy as hell and backspins slides FAR to easily.. you could to a 10 mins backspin on it prolly.. the buttons feel very.... umm crappy. plasticy, toyish... just not made for hard club use. The only thing I can give Technics getting right is the looks of the deck.. It is DAMN SEXY!!!! but not sexy enough to spend close to $1400 (canadian $$$) Go try them. You will see what I mean.

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Couldn't agree more...

Numark's cdx just feels great (especially for a numark) btw...

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Ive played with all 3 already. Here is my opinions on them:

Numark: Felt the best overall. Damn good control on the platter but only thing that griped me was the pitch slider was on the top right, instead of the lower right. Pricetag: $799.

Denon: Was confusing to use at first. The Hot Track feature is freakin awesome. When I was first playing with it, every time I went to the next track, it stopped playing altogether. I had to press Play everytime. Pricetag: $899

Technics: My friend has one and got an indepth with it. The features were easy to use (vinyl simulator and sound fx dynamics). The platter was a little hard to control as its overall usable area was the smallest out of the other 2. Best screen placement imo. Pricetag: On sale, $799.

Im thinking heavily on the Numark's and the Denon mixer. Although I havent any experience with the Numark's, they definately scoring high so far. I still havent forgot about the Technics or the Denon either. My original plan was to go with a full Denon setup.

i own 1210s, technics sldz 1200 cd turnatable and cdj1000.

the technics only downfall is that its too sensitve to nudge forward in the traditional way, which i think wiill be fixed in the mk2's. Everything else is spot on regarding how it feels and plays like a 1210. Ive played clubs for the last 10 years and only recently have seen technics and pioneer 800/1000s on installs.

take that into consideration when u buy

i personally wouldnt touch ANYTHING numark etc with a bargepole, same goes for all the other ones without any field pedigree

just my opinion

alan

www.signalrunners.com

I definately know what the pros use... have a few friends that spin professionally. Only 2 I know of use CDs at all, and swear by the CDJ1000s.

I want the best for the tables. My girl and I have decided not to skimp on those because I will be buying a pair.

Some Ive noticed dont really like the Techs, but others love it. Im on the fence between all three. I know for absolute sure the Denon and Technics are much higher quality than the Numark (obvious just by looking at them). The Technics is a little better layed out, while the Numark is the easiest to spin on. Still dont know why I have the Denon still in the group, as I havent found any pluses over the others.