djseandee

WHICH ONE IS BETTER

Somebody

djseandee wrote:
> WHICH ONE IS BETTER

Don't you want to hold out for the new Technics CD decks?

I'm very happy with my CDJ1000s (Mark 1) but have no experience of the
others. I do fancy the Technics though...

Somebody

djseandee wrote:
> WHICH ONE IS BETTER

Don't you want to hold out for the new Technics CD decks?

I'm very happy with my CDJ1000s (Mark 1) but have no experience of the
others. I do fancy the Technics though...

BJtheDJ@the.Controls

On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 12:31:35 +0100, Somebody <somebody@somewhere>
wrote:

>djseandee wrote:
>> WHICH ONE IS BETTER
>
>Don't you want to hold out for the new Technics CD decks?

Seeing them in a showcase at PLASA, I must admit that they looked
really cool; seeing them being used the one thing that immediatey
struck me was the fingerprinting all over the shiny top surface

>
>I'm very happy with my CDJ1000s (Mark 1) but have no experience of the
>others. I do fancy the Technics though...

Gotta pair of mk 1's myself and I wouldn't be without them, although
I've also got cmx5000's and 3000's.

Would've been nice if Pioneer had got he mk 2's to do MP3s - they
missed an opportunity there

cheers

BJ
__
--

BJtheDJ@the.Controls

On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 12:31:35 +0100, Somebody <somebody@somewhere>
wrote:

>djseandee wrote:
>> WHICH ONE IS BETTER
>
>Don't you want to hold out for the new Technics CD decks?

Seeing them in a showcase at PLASA, I must admit that they looked
really cool; seeing them being used the one thing that immediatey
struck me was the fingerprinting all over the shiny top surface

>
>I'm very happy with my CDJ1000s (Mark 1) but have no experience of the
>others. I do fancy the Technics though...

Gotta pair of mk 1's myself and I wouldn't be without them, although
I've also got cmx5000's and 3000's.

Would've been nice if Pioneer had got he mk 2's to do MP3s - they
missed an opportunity there

cheers

BJ
__
--

Burger

I have a S5000 and I love it, never used the pio's...

DJ Burger
<BJtheDJ@the.Controls> wrote in message
news:ah8gnvcu70522rcr47qge73d5l65a6n8td@news-text.blueyonder.co.uk...
> On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 12:31:35 +0100, Somebody <somebody@somewhere>
> wrote:
>
> >djseandee wrote:
> >> WHICH ONE IS BETTER
> >
> >Don't you want to hold out for the new Technics CD decks?
>
> Seeing them in a showcase at PLASA, I must admit that they looked
> really cool; seeing them being used the one thing that immediatey
> struck me was the fingerprinting all over the shiny top surface
>
> >
> >I'm very happy with my CDJ1000s (Mark 1) but have no experience of the
> >others. I do fancy the Technics though...
>
> Gotta pair of mk 1's myself and I wouldn't be without them, although
> I've also got cmx5000's and 3000's.
>
> Would've been nice if Pioneer had got he mk 2's to do MP3s - they
> missed an opportunity there
>
> cheers
>
> BJ
> __
> --

Burger

I have a S5000 and I love it, never used the pio's...

DJ Burger
<BJtheDJ@the.Controls> wrote in message
news:ah8gnvcu70522rcr47qge73d5l65a6n8td@news-text.blueyonder.co.uk...
> On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 12:31:35 +0100, Somebody <somebody@somewhere>
> wrote:
>
> >djseandee wrote:
> >> WHICH ONE IS BETTER
> >
> >Don't you want to hold out for the new Technics CD decks?
>
> Seeing them in a showcase at PLASA, I must admit that they looked
> really cool; seeing them being used the one thing that immediatey
> struck me was the fingerprinting all over the shiny top surface
>
> >
> >I'm very happy with my CDJ1000s (Mark 1) but have no experience of the
> >others. I do fancy the Technics though...
>
> Gotta pair of mk 1's myself and I wouldn't be without them, although
> I've also got cmx5000's and 3000's.
>
> Would've been nice if Pioneer had got he mk 2's to do MP3s - they
> missed an opportunity there
>
> cheers
>
> BJ
> __
> --

André Huisman

"djseandee" <djseandee@bellsouth.net> wrote:

> WHICH ONE IS BETTER

If only it were that simple (it isn't ;-)

The Pioneer has the upper hand where it comes to drive mechanics (oil
suspended drive can take quite a beating). The Denon has the upper hand
where it comes to features BUT it does have an interface you can get lost in
(esp. if you don't read the manual).

You can do more with the S5000 but the CDJ-1000MKII has a friendlier
interface. SO: There is no winner. Both are excellent units. Denon has done
a good job of finally closing the gap (and about time too!!!).

BTW: Also consider the new Numar in your list. I'm totally fond of the
Axis-8 (for home use) because of it's interaction between loops/bop/effects
and the built-in beatkeeper (you have to see a demo, done by someone who
knows his shit to find out the HUGE advantages of this method). The Axis-9
is an extension on the Axis-8 (touch sensitive jog) BUT for those who only
use the scratch effect for the occasional backspin... The Axis-8 has more
than enough for your needs. Downside: The Numark players don't have an oil
suspended drive like Pioneer uses. So if the unit has to withstand a lot of
beating, the Pioneer is the better option.

BTW: For those who really (think they) need the scratch feature: Numark,
like Technics, too comes with a full sized platter CD deck. Let's hope it
has the features of the Axis-8/9 ;-) This new CD Deck is based on the TTX1
(but fortunately lacks it's tone-arm ;-)

--
André Huisman
New-Line licht & geluid
huisman@new-line.nl
http://www.new-line.nl
--- pardon my French, I'm Dutch ---

André Huisman

"djseandee" <djseandee@bellsouth.net> wrote:

> WHICH ONE IS BETTER

If only it were that simple (it isn't ;-)

The Pioneer has the upper hand where it comes to drive mechanics (oil
suspended drive can take quite a beating). The Denon has the upper hand
where it comes to features BUT it does have an interface you can get lost in
(esp. if you don't read the manual).

You can do more with the S5000 but the CDJ-1000MKII has a friendlier
interface. SO: There is no winner. Both are excellent units. Denon has done
a good job of finally closing the gap (and about time too!!!).

BTW: Also consider the new Numar in your list. I'm totally fond of the
Axis-8 (for home use) because of it's interaction between loops/bop/effects
and the built-in beatkeeper (you have to see a demo, done by someone who
knows his shit to find out the HUGE advantages of this method). The Axis-9
is an extension on the Axis-8 (touch sensitive jog) BUT for those who only
use the scratch effect for the occasional backspin... The Axis-8 has more
than enough for your needs. Downside: The Numark players don't have an oil
suspended drive like Pioneer uses. So if the unit has to withstand a lot of
beating, the Pioneer is the better option.

BTW: For those who really (think they) need the scratch feature: Numark,
like Technics, too comes with a full sized platter CD deck. Let's hope it
has the features of the Axis-8/9 ;-) This new CD Deck is based on the TTX1
(but fortunately lacks it's tone-arm ;-)

--
André Huisman
New-Line licht & geluid
huisman@new-line.nl
http://www.new-line.nl
--- pardon my French, I'm Dutch ---

Dave Hauss

I havent used the Denon deck other then playing with it at the DJ
Expo.. but I have been using Pionner CDJ800's for the past few month
and could not be happier.. they are best best purchase I have even
done!


"Burger" <burger@stny.rr.com> wrote in message news:<xLXdb.36257$TU3.2539@twister.nyroc.rr.com>.. .
> I have a S5000 and I love it, never used the pio's...
>
> DJ Burger
> <BJtheDJ@the.Controls> wrote in message
> news:ah8gnvcu70522rcr47qge73d5l65a6n8td@news-text.blueyonder.co.uk...
> > On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 12:31:35 +0100, Somebody <somebody@somewhere>
> > wrote:
> >
> > >djseandee wrote:
> > >> WHICH ONE IS BETTER
> > >
> > >Don't you want to hold out for the new Technics CD decks?
> >
> > Seeing them in a showcase at PLASA, I must admit that they looked
> > really cool; seeing them being used the one thing that immediatey
> > struck me was the fingerprinting all over the shiny top surface
> >
> > >
> > >I'm very happy with my CDJ1000s (Mark 1) but have no experience of the
> > >others. I do fancy the Technics though...
> >
> > Gotta pair of mk 1's myself and I wouldn't be without them, although
> > I've also got cmx5000's and 3000's.
> >
> > Would've been nice if Pioneer had got he mk 2's to do MP3s - they
> > missed an opportunity there
> >
> > cheers
> >
> > BJ
> > __
> > --

Dave Hauss

I havent used the Denon deck other then playing with it at the DJ
Expo.. but I have been using Pionner CDJ800's for the past few month
and could not be happier.. they are best best purchase I have even
done!


"Burger" <burger@stny.rr.com> wrote in message news:<xLXdb.36257$TU3.2539@twister.nyroc.rr.com>.. .
> I have a S5000 and I love it, never used the pio's...
>
> DJ Burger
> <BJtheDJ@the.Controls> wrote in message
> news:ah8gnvcu70522rcr47qge73d5l65a6n8td@news-text.blueyonder.co.uk...
> > On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 12:31:35 +0100, Somebody <somebody@somewhere>
> > wrote:
> >
> > >djseandee wrote:
> > >> WHICH ONE IS BETTER
> > >
> > >Don't you want to hold out for the new Technics CD decks?
> >
> > Seeing them in a showcase at PLASA, I must admit that they looked
> > really cool; seeing them being used the one thing that immediatey
> > struck me was the fingerprinting all over the shiny top surface
> >
> > >
> > >I'm very happy with my CDJ1000s (Mark 1) but have no experience of the
> > >others. I do fancy the Technics though...
> >
> > Gotta pair of mk 1's myself and I wouldn't be without them, although
> > I've also got cmx5000's and 3000's.
> >
> > Would've been nice if Pioneer had got he mk 2's to do MP3s - they
> > missed an opportunity there
> >
> > cheers
> >
> > BJ
> > __
> > --

Cowpat9

Summed up very well Andre!

If the interface of th DN-S5000 is a little scary, consider the DN-S3000

Best bet is to play them both and make up your own mind. Find a dealer who
knows how to drive them both but don't let their personal opinion sway you
too much. The preference of one over the other is a very personal thing. On
paper the Denon wins though, and I love the spinning platter and A-B
loop/splice with edit function too.

"André Huisman" <see_post_for_m@il.ok> wrote in message
news:blaesf$98h$1@news1.tilbu1.nb.home.nl...
> "djseandee" <djseandee@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
> > WHICH ONE IS BETTER
>
> If only it were that simple (it isn't ;-)
>
> The Pioneer has the upper hand where it comes to drive mechanics (oil
> suspended drive can take quite a beating). The Denon has the upper hand
> where it comes to features BUT it does have an interface you can get lost
in
> (esp. if you don't read the manual).
>
> You can do more with the S5000 but the CDJ-1000MKII has a friendlier
> interface. SO: There is no winner. Both are excellent units. Denon has
done
> a good job of finally closing the gap (and about time too!!!).
>
> BTW: Also consider the new Numar in your list. I'm totally fond of the
> Axis-8 (for home use) because of it's interaction between
loops/bop/effects
> and the built-in beatkeeper (you have to see a demo, done by someone who
> knows his shit to find out the HUGE advantages of this method). The Axis-9
> is an extension on the Axis-8 (touch sensitive jog) BUT for those who only
> use the scratch effect for the occasional backspin... The Axis-8 has more
> than enough for your needs. Downside: The Numark players don't have an oil
> suspended drive like Pioneer uses. So if the unit has to withstand a lot
of
> beating, the Pioneer is the better option.
>
> BTW: For those who really (think they) need the scratch feature: Numark,
> like Technics, too comes with a full sized platter CD deck. Let's hope it
> has the features of the Axis-8/9 ;-) This new CD Deck is based on the TTX1
> (but fortunately lacks it's tone-arm ;-)
>
> --
> André Huisman
> New-Line licht & geluid
> huisman@new-line.nl
> http://www.new-line.nl
> --- pardon my French, I'm Dutch ---
>
>