cdj 800 mk1 vs mk2,what is the difference?.

[TommyQuiet]

Looking for some cdjs and have been offered some MK1's at a really good price and could do with some for home use

apart from playing mp3 cd's and a slightly different design is there any difference?

would be using them with tsp & serato

[Bassline Brine]

Honestly if you're going to be using a DVS with CDJ's, it's worthwhile to get some that work natively in HID. CDJ-400's, 350's, 850's and up. You'll be able to use the timecode CD, but I see it as clunkier than just using CD's.

Maybe it's just me, but I'm of the opinion that DVS use (with a computer) is best suited for turntables or controllers, and that if you're going to use CDJ's, you might as well just only use CD's because honestly, it's a more fluid setup and you don't have to rely on a computer.

But best of luck, if it's a good enough deal I'd jump on em and see what happens.

[Era 7]

the MK2 has:

- improved hogwheel / now uses jogwheel of the CDJ-1000MK2
- slightly better center display
- has support for CD-text
- uses dots instead of the old digital numbers for the time display

apart from that it is the same as the MK1

here is a full writeup on it's features: http://www.djresource.eu/Topics/stor...r-CDJ-800-MK2/

but from owning the MK1s and having tried the MK2s i can say that the jogwheel alone is worth getting the MK2s over the MK1s.

[TommyQuiet]

thats cool cheers guys.

DVS is just an option i am trying to break away from the laptop at the moment so the cdjs would mainly be used on there own with dvs as an option since i already own this set up,but think i will go with the mk2's as got another deal sorted.

Would love some 900's or 2000's but cant justifie them for home use just yet my brother did have the 850's and i loved them

[Luconia]

the MK2 has:

- improved hogwheel / now uses jogwheel of the CDJ-1000MK2
- slightly better center display
- has support for CD-text
- uses dots instead of the old digital numbers for the time display

apart from that it is the same as the MK1

here is a full writeup on it's features: http://www.djresource.eu/Topics/stor...r-CDJ-800-MK2/

but from owning the MK1s and having tried the MK2s i can say that the jogwheel alone is worth getting the MK2s over the MK1s.

wow how time flies, it's been 6 years since the 800mk2 debut in 2006...and mine is almost 5 years old.
hopefully it can stay classic for a while & be greatly remembered

[oranJe]

I got mine for almost 8 years now, they still work as well as the first day I got them!

Some points:
* Jog wheel is changed to that of the cdj1000, some people (notably scratchers) actually prefer the old one, it's much more light/loose
* Display is changed, it's brighter and more 'digital looking'. as above, I prefer the MK1 version
* cd text support (annoyingly omitted in MK1), mp3 support (mostly useless)
* MK2 has a bigger buffer, and doesn't suffer from the possible lag you sometimes get with the 'first spinback' in the MK1. Most notable fix imo.
* When cueing back and forth (vinyl mode) to release, they behave differently. MK2 added a 'feature' where you have to press play for the track to continue playing (and not go back to cue), whereas MK1 behaves like vinyl, you just release. In short: MK1 had it right.

I still keep them around, can't sell them.. they also work perfect with timecode CDs. MK2 upgrade was mainly for mp3. If the price is right - highly recommended

[Luconia]

I still keep them around, can't sell them..

May i know any reason for this?
I've been contemplating of upgrading to the 900s or 2000s....but still not sure if i really really really really need that upgrade (one reason only, usb & link feature) else i'm fine with my 800mk2, they still work just fine, as good as their very 1st day.

[oranJe]

mainly because I use them mostly as glorified controllers, they do not break and I'm not rich.

[Luconia]

^^ agreed, cant find a fault in them....simple machine, works great in whatever they do as expected, no maintenance needed (although i'm amazed with the components used to build this thing, looks pretty cheap in the inside...opened them many times)

[EquipmentDJCom]

having used both in my past and as a cdj-800mk2 owner for 5yrs plus, i can say that the mk2's are far better. the biggest difference for me is the improved jog wheel upto cdj-1000 standard. the jog on the mk1 was quite horrific at times, resulted in a few train wrecked mixes as a pure result of that (just touching to try and keep it in sent it out).

however, i'm with the majority on here, you should defo look to get the nearest priced newer cdj with rekordbox support - brings a whole new level to organising your music! (no more writing on cds / printing tracklists etc!)