Someone asked the same question @ www.denondjforums.com so one of the guys from Denon said

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"DENON"Either unit will fit your needs. Ask yourself, will you be using these features in the future: Alpha Track, 4-loops, A-B Splice, 2 Samplers, Mirror Mix, Hot Disc? If Yes, then Get the S5000

I'd go for the dns3500, this CD player is new to the industry came out only a few months ago so far I've read enough good reviews to consider buying it myself so I am saving up for one now. It's perfect for scratching (direct drive motor) long mixing 0.02 pitch resolution However eventhough it supports MP3 discs it does play mp3 files but the features like stutter and effects do not work with VBR files, people are experiencing some problems with things like the CUE point moves, some mentioned that the track would jump to the beginning during playback, those are serious issues so guys from Denon are aware of them and are developing a software update. Let me know what you decide to buy.

i'd get the 3500 for sure, just for the .02 pitch

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Originally posted by Omega_Blue i'd get the 3500 for sure, just for the .02 pitch

I'd do the same thing, plus I'd also rather the DNS3500 because it can switch to the same cueing method as the Pioneer CDJs, so it's familiar in nightclubs.
If you want more solid reference for which one to grab, IDJ magazine just did a review of the 3500. check thier website or grab the mag and read the review.

Lately I'm supporting Denon gear because they seem to understand a DJ's needs. I'm currently shopping for the DNX1500 mixer, which for the price is an excellent deal, since I really can't justify myself needing to buy the beloved A&H XOne92 at $2500 CDN +tax. Once I've got the mixer, I'm quite sure I'll grab the DNHP1000 headphones too.

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If you go to http://www.decks.co.uk/products/cdplayers/denon/dns3500

Theres a video review of the denon cd player at the bottom, looks pretty damn sweet

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The dns 5000 also has .02 pitch at 4% with a firmware upgrade.
Some are reporting pretty serious issues with the 3500, you might want to at least wait for a firmware upgrade.

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Originally posted by sirhiss The dns 5000 also has .02 pitch at 4% with a firmware upgrade. Some are reporting pretty serious issues with the 3500, you might want to at least wait for a firmware upgrade.

what issues, for instance?

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Originally posted by Laszlo what issues, for instance?

There is one bug where the player will jump back to the cue point after about 30 seconds of playback.
Someone also reported the players going silent for a few seconds in the middle of a song.

http://www.denondjforums.com/index....viewtopic&t=514

http://www.denondjforums.com/index....iewtopic&t=1205

Last edited by sirhiss on Jan-09-2006 at 16:22

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Originally posted by sirhiss There is one bug where the player will jump back to the cue point after about 30 seconds of playback. Someone also reported the players going silent for a few seconds in the middle of a song. http://www.denondjforums.com/index....viewtopic&t=514 http://www.denondjforums.com/index....iewtopic&t=1205

ive experienced that problem to....press play....it playes for about 10-20 sec and than SLAM its on the CUE mark again.....wtf?!? id go for the good old CDJ-1000 ^)

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Originally posted by blacknoizybox id go for the good old CDJ-1000 ^)

Definitely me too

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Originally posted by Laszlo Definitely me too

I'd even go with the CDJ800.

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Why would you do that?

If you're not willing to wait for new firmware then id go dns-5000.
Scratch platter is not as good as dns3500 but better than the cdj1000's, it has loads more features and it's cheaper.
Especially if you can only afford one, as you can actually mix 2 songs on the same cd using only one player.