CDJ1000 mk 1 vs 3

[aseckel]

I'm wanting to switch to CDJ's. I've had a play on 850's cause they are the "lowest" ones I can rent from my local shop, but I'm looking at CDJ1000's. I'm just wondering if it's worth it to pay a significant amount more for Mk3's if I'm not particularly interested in the mp3 CD ability? I can get my hands on two Mk1's for $650 total.

Wondering if there is any other benefit of the MK3's that I have overlooked in my research?

[Jaeros]

No no. Buy a pair of CDJ-850s. Much better buy, imo, than a pair of CDJ-1000mk3s. You can find a pair of 850s for right under $1000, if you look just right. FWIW, I bought a pair of 850s with travel cases for exactly $1000. It's possible, you just gotta hunt.

[aseckel]

That is a steal mate! I will keep my eye open then for sure then. I am still curious though if the MK3's are significantly better than the MK1's?

[matrick]

MK3's have a brighter and higher resolution display, 100% tempo range as opposed to 24% on the MK1s plus adjustable jogwheel tension.

The MK3s are also obviously newer so may be in better condition than MK1s.

[Student]

850 is awesome due to USB but keep in mind you won't have hotcue's anymore.