Looking for good price, Dj equipment any thought where to look?

dylanlolwut wrote: »

So I want to get cdj's and and mixer. I used to use controllers like the numark omni control but now im looking to get cd's instead. I really like thepioneer cdj,s and Djm 350 with the features of the mp3,cd and usb but too expensive for now.. Was thinking of maybe going for a numark set or any decent one i like, any suggestions what ones and where to get them?

Keep in mind i would it to be able to hook up the laptop for to use traktor pro but if not its alll good.

Right your in a little bit of a jam to be honest.

If you want decks to work with a laptop you either need USB compatible decks (i.e. The CDJ400) that can link directly to a laptop, or you need midi decks, or you need to use timecode (So you'll need to invest in a good soundcard) As you can probably guess, none of them are exactly cheap options.

If you want to work with a laptop, get a controller. The M-Audio Xponent is a great controller and will let you progress rather well. In the upper end you have the Kontrol and the new DDJ-T1 / S1. The Xponent will set you back about €250/300 second hand. The DDJ is up in the €1000 range.

So you need to make a decision based on your budget, laptop and controller, or full blown decks. My recommendation given your budget constraints is a controller. Much more portable and less money down all told.

If you really want decks, I would recommend Denon or Pioneer. Numark, Gemini etc are all good decks but you will VERY quickly grow out of them. You can pick up a set of Pioneer CDJ400's for about €900 or less second hand. Pioneer stuff is never cheap as they hold their value well.

If you wanted to take another look, I have a set of Cortex HDTT5000's for sale on Adverts at the moment, have search for "Cortex HDTT 5000" (Full Details: http://www.cortex-pro.com/hdtt_5000.php) Mint, brand new condition and going for very little as I just need the cash at the moment.

Whats wrong with 350's ?

Digitalism wrote: »

Not as sturdy as the 400's I found, and far too expensive on comparison.

Yeah the jog wheels seem very rigid and cheap, the actual build themselves aren't the best they seem very flimsy. Less effects, even though most people wouldn't bother still nice to have the option.

I have the 400 set up which I paid €1,900 for which is a good deal in my opinion. I'm delighted with them and don't think i'd replace them for any other set. Even though the 350's have rekordbox support and you can directly record your mixes onto USB i'd still prefer the 400's over them.