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For christ sake, some people are touchy in here.
Ever heard about personal opinions?
Saying x or y mixer is the best of the world is both true and false. True for you maybe, but not for everyone else... Think about it. When you state something, especially on internet forums, try to nuance your opinions a little bit (and I'm talking to both sides of the argument going on here).
Fact, Pioneer DJM series are good mixers. They are not the best in my personal opinion. Sound quality isn't on par with the big boys, but you must agree you get one complete package in one box. You get a very hands on mixer (in my view you can safely say the DJM500/600 layout is about the most standard you can find, for line faders at least), and it's definately one or two leagues higher than Gemini and consorts. So, for your use it can be the best, and everything you'll even need. Doesn't mean that applies for other people.
Saying rotaries suck is the same. Why the hell do they use so much rotaries in US house clubs then (might I remind you they are loved for the fact you can do smooth mixes on them)? They might suck for you, so that means they suck for everybody else?
I don't like rotaries that much either, as I like to do fast(er) cutting too. And my mixes are smooth enough with line faders I think. But I respect the fact rotaries exist, and that for some styles they are very good.
I own a Xone:62 myself, and I'm very happy with it, I've tried and tested a shitload of other mixers before I took my decision, and I don't regret it one bit yet. Sure, not everything is what I want, but I guess that's with all mixers. The perfect mixer would be one I designed myself... To answer to the question, why buy such stuff for personal use (ok I admit, my Xone gets used in clubs and big pa's sometimes, but still). And the answer is as simple as can be : I wanted the best I could get, and I could afford it. Why buy a Ferrari or any car, or even a bike? You can walk too can't you? Some people have higher standards than others, respect that please.
You see, asking a question about what to buy is pretty dangerous, as you won't get much OBJECTIVE questions. Most people will say this sucks because : either they don't have it themselves/can't afford it, or find it sucks for personal reasons.
To be as objective as possible : between the Xone:62 and the Rane MP2016, if you're playing in that league, it mainly comes down to preference. Both have great sound, and saying this or that mixer has better sound quality is bullshit. On specs maybe, but on that level of quality, you won't hear much people complaining about either sounding crap, the main difference is in the sound color. Some people prefer the A&H sound, some prefer the Rane sound, some people can't even tell the friggin' difference...
Same goes for control, if you prefer rotaries, go for the Rane, if you hate rotaries, why go for the Rane?
The best advice I can give you remains the same every time we talk about equipment. Go to a shop if possible, and try them out. There's no possible way they can refuse it to you (and if they do, sorry, won't buy there then). Find out for yourself what you like best : feel, sound, build quality... Would be pretty stupid to buy a mixer that pricy based on other people's comments. You can take them in account, but never buy something completely based on opinions...
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