Question about CD decks for Djs

eXist · 2 Dec 2011 at 19:05

I currently have 2 stanton tts and 2 numark axis 9 cd decks,

what are the best cdjs for the £700 - £800 mark?

the ones im looking at are the classis pioneer cdj 200s at £369 each from the rainforest place but im sure your paying a hugh premium for the pioneer brand so is there anything better spec/quality wise for my cash, looking to order over the weekend.

cm1179 · 2 Dec 2011 at 19:11

go for the pioneers. denons are supposed to be good aswell though.

One More Solo · 2 Dec 2011 at 19:25

It's a while since I've looked at prices but you must be able to get a second hand pair of CDJ-800mk2s for £800? That would be the way to go I reckon.

eXist · 2 Dec 2011 at 19:58

thanks, will check out the mk2s

mjt · 2 Dec 2011 at 20:00

Real DJs don't use CDs.

XeNoN89 · 2 Dec 2011 at 21:21

mjt said:
Real DJs don't use CDs.

Wrong. The best dj's make use of records, cd's and a laptop

also +1 for pioneers

benneh · 2 Dec 2011 at 21:26

With the advent of final scratch/serato etc I was under the impression that cd decks were as dead as old shoes?. For me they are!.

eXist · 3 Dec 2011 at 18:09

ok so as iv e been out of the loop for 3yrs, thanks to you guys im now looking at the usb / laptop setups as this would suit me for space anyway.

The ones that catch my eye are the Pioneer Ddj T1s, am i correct in saying that if i buy this and connect my laptop to it, im fully up and ready to go as it comes with software which i will install on the laptop?

Obviously i alrdy have studio monitors,cables etc...

eXist · 3 Dec 2011 at 18:21

ordered the Pioneer Ddj T1s after reading some reviews, looking forward to it

Street · 3 Dec 2011 at 21:59

benneh said:
With the advent of final scratch/serato etc I was under the impression that cd decks were as dead as old shoes?. For me they are!.

Same! I was considering getting CDJs but ended up just sticking with my 1210s, using Traktor and a controller too!

"andy" · 3 Dec 2011 at 23:30

Buy two used technics and a used serato box , spend the savings on music . A pioneer controller would also do a good job

Not much point in cd decks at the moment IMO , especially close to ten year old ones.

Whoops , good choice

Lakeland · 3 Dec 2011 at 23:39

I'm selling two 1210's and two denon dns 3500 cdjs if you're interested

Edit: I should pay more attention when reading threads on my phone late at night!

eXist · 4 Dec 2011 at 10:38

thanks for offers and advice but ive already went with the ddjs

as im probably going to sell all my current set up except my monitors, what is the best/easist way or program to record all my vinyls as mp3s onto the laptop?

Bigj2134 · 4 Dec 2011 at 12:09

Some Pioneers CDJ2000's, a decent mixer, Laptop and Traktor.

Your good to go!

eXist · 4 Dec 2011 at 13:41

Bigj2134 said:
Some Pioneers CDJ2000's, a decent mixer, Laptop and Traktor.

Your good to go!

clearly didnt read OP lol