Ok, I think it's not the kind of plater I want.. however, I'll just have to try it somewhere...

i think the numark cdx's blow both of those away

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Originally posted by Fëanor Ok, I think it's not the kind of plater I want.. however, I'll just have to try it somewhere...

If you're confused how everything works, I highly recommend you find a place like a guitar center where you can test them. It's much easier that you just see for yourself than try to understand our descriptions.

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If you're just planning on mixing trance...buy a CDJ 200 when they come out. Dates are in the Pioneer Products Release Dates/Prices thread

No scratching
$500

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CDJ-200 Key Features: - Jog Wheel: The large 100mm jog wheel lets DJs speed up or slow down tracks and fine-tune loop points. DJs also can stop/cue up tracks with amazing precision (1/75 sec) and quickly search through a track by simply using the jog wheel or, in super fast mode, by holding down the manual search button at the same time. - Cue/Loop Memory: Cue or loop points can be saved to the deck’s internal memory, giving DJs the chance to instantly return to the cue point or loop at any time whilst the CD is playing. - Real Time Seamless Loop: The real time seamless loop allows DJs to set a loop on the fly, and adjust it using the jog wheel. It can then be looped continuously until the re-loop/exit button is used. Upon release, the track continues without pause. - Real Time Cue: DJs can press the In/Real Time Cue button to instantly save a cue point to the internal memory. - AutoCue: This automatically finds the first beat of a track, but can be turned off for manual cueing. - Manual Cue: Cue points can be set anywhere on a track by making adjustments with the jog wheel or manual search buttons. The cue point is stored in the deck’s internal memory until overwritten by a new cue point. - Pitch Bend: This is used to either speed up or slow down the tempo of a track for perfect beat mixing, by moving the jog wheel either forwards or backwards. CDJ-200 Specifications: Bright Dot-matrix Display with Scrolling Text: Yes Headphone Out: Yes Cue: Yes Pause: Yes Tempo: 6 (0.02%), 10 (0.05%), 16 (0.05%) Master Tempo: Yes File Search: Yes Folder Search: Yes .mp3 Digital Out: Yes Auto BPM Counter: Yes Beat Loop & Loop Cutter: Yes Quick Slot Load: Blue Light MPEG Functions: MPEG-1 Layer-3 Sampling Frequency 32-320Kbps MPEG-1 Bit Rate 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz MPEG-2 Layer-3 Sampling Frequency 16-160 Kbps MPEG-2 Bit Rage 16kHz, 22.05kHz, 24kHz Maximum File Number 999 General Specifications: System Compact disc digital audio system Power Requirements Power Consumption 16 Watts Operating Temperature +5 C to +35 C Operating Humidity 5% to 85% Weight 3.2 kg 7 Lbs Dimensions 216 mm (W) by 292 mm (D) by 99.5 mm (H) 8 ½ (W) x 11 ½ (D) x 3 15/16ths (H) in Audio Specifications: Frequency Response 4Hz to 20kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio 110dB or greater (JEITA) Distortion 0.006% (JEITA)

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Originally posted by savetrance i think the numark cdx's blow both of those away

Interesting. I've never tried them, but they look like they could be fun.

Personally, I'm not so concerned about fully reproducing the vinyl "experience". If I were, I would certainly have more strongly considered the Denons or these CDXs. To me, CDJs take the necessary essence and sound of vinyl to a cd deck without any frills or unecessary elements. I don't need to have a motorized platter or real-feeling vinyl because to me, those only get in the way of what is truly important: the sound.

I learned to DJ on CDJs, so this is my personal preference. I would imagine those who learned on vinyl would prefer something that more fully emulates that experience. To each his own, and I am not one of those idiots who bashes people just because they have a different style. Making music is about creativity, not silly adherence to one way of doing things. I'm just relaying my personal preferences.

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Originally posted by zoomzoom Interesting. I've never tried them, but they look like they could be fun. Personally, I'm not so concerned about fully reproducing the vinyl "experience". If I were, I would certainly have more strongly considered the Denons or these CDXs. To me, CDJs take the necessary essence and sound of vinyl to a cd deck without any frills or unecessary elements. I don't need to have a motorized platter or real-feeling vinyl because to me, those only get in the way of what is truly important: the sound. I learned to DJ on CDJs, so this is my personal preference. I would imagine those who learned on vinyl would prefer something that more fully emulates that experience. To each his own, and I am not one of those idiots who bashes people just because they have a different style. Making music is about creativity, not silly adherence to one way of doing things. I'm just relaying my personal preferences.

i hear what you're saying. to each his own. i just think as far as fuctionality the cdx's are leaps and bounds above the others. i used to be dead set on the cdj's , then a friend of mine got cdx's and they are amazing. unlike the techincs which has been horrible in my experience.

I own the Denon 1000 and the Denon 3000 and love them both.