Agree that the CDJ-2000s (and all the Pios before it) feel cheap.
But wonder if ALL CD decks would feel cheap to you?
Would be interested to hear your take on a Denon DN-S3700...
So a CDJ needs a motorized platter to not feel cheap? Tough crowd.
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Don't feel cheap to me. I have tried allsorts of CDJs, the 400s and under feel plasticky but that's about it. Beyond that I never liked the motorized platters on the denons, nudging on them does not feel very precise. The only motorized platter I liked was on numarks CDXs but they are unreliable pieces of shite anyway. On top of building crappy sound artifacts as soon as you venture out of -/+ 2% pitch.
Exatly this. The 2000s definitely don't feel cheap. Beyond that, what matters is your mixes, not your toys. At the end of the day, people don't care how your platters feel. If you want a genuine turntable feel that does not feel cheap, buy a turntable.
Last edited by Manu; 12-31-2011 at 06:27 AM.
Everything feels cheap compared to a 1200.
only had hands on CDJ-900s besides my 800MK1s and they definetly don't feel cheap to me (and yes i already played with a pair of 1200s).
I understand what you mean but at the same time you're probably comparing cdjs to turntables or other more traditional instruments. CDJs are still arguably more reliable than the technics in your local club, which are usually battered beyond belief but "feel" better since they are heavier and have a metal casing.
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