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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.
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