Help with Turntables and CDJs?

[Wise]

Hello Everyone:

I was umm looking for my new DJ setup and I was thinking about either CDJs or a pair of turntables. In the way of CDJs I was thinking I could get pioneer's CDJ 350s or Stanton's C.324. I was also maybe considering getting two used CDJ 800s or 850s. In the way of turntables, I was thinking two Technic 1200s and no idea of a mixer. The problem with the turntable method, is that I have no idea where I would get the technics.

If you have any recommendations, or what you would get, please help.

Thanks for reading.

MORE INFO:

I have a budget of around 1500 dollars (not much) and my preferred software is Traktor but if I had CDJs I wouldn't have to connect it to my computer. I wouldn't need to do that with turntables either, but I prefer not tearing up vinyl. I love small effects in the way of CDJs, nothing fancy but helps. I am not a very big scratcher, so if something doesn't do that very well it's not a problem for me. I also like the classic feel of the turntables, but I think there are probably some CDJs that can accomplish that aswell. Hope this helps.

[makar1]

More information would be helpful. Budget, features, software, etc.

[AllDay]

More information would be helpful. Budget, features, software, etc.

His budget is 1500, you have a choice between cdjs and turntables.


Both of which you could maybe find turntables or cdjs. But you dont have enough for a mixer OP.

[makar1]

The Denon SC3900s are CDJs with spinning vinyl platters, but are outside your price range. A pair of Technics should be within budget, as are the CDJ 850s if you settle for a simpler mixer.

DJTT recently posted on article on where you can buy/sell used gear:
http://www.djtechtools.com/2013/11/0...e-donate-sell/

[SuperDude8547]

Used 850s can be reasonably priced now and with Rekordbox you can prep your tunes before hand into nice, organized playlists with ease. I had a small setup of 850s and a Xone 22 and its was great for practicing at home. I rarely use effects other than filters. Down the road if you start getting some paid gigs, you can upgrade to a different mixer, but I have nothing but great things to say about the 850s and a simple mixer like the Xone 22 (or even the DJM 250 works well too).

[Patch]

Buy some White 1210's and a DDM4K.

[antifmradio]

His budget is 1500, you have a choice between cdjs and turntables.


Both of which you could maybe find turntables or cdjs. But you dont have enough for a mixer OP.

im not too sure about that mate
because this is one KILLER CD PLAYER MIXER combo HAHAHAHAHAHHA

[antifmradio]

The Denon SC3900s are CDJs with spinning vinyl platters, but are outside your price range. A pair of Technics should be within budget, as are the CDJ 850s if you settle for a simpler mixer.

DJTT recently posted on article on where you can buy/sell used gear:
http://www.djtechtools.com/2013/11/0...e-donate-sell/

actually to the Original poster
i do have old equipment i am willing to part with

a couple 4 channel mixers
a DENON DN4500
and a STANTON dual cd player as well

im sure i can work out a nice deal including shipping well within your budget

[Wise]

I am still looking, but thanks for the offer!

[Nicadraus]

I would definitely choose Technics SL1200 over any CDJ anytime. Nothing beats the feel of vinyl. Also, if you learn from turtables, switching over to CDJs (or controllers) and using them is just like a walk in the park. Always better to learn from the roots and basic with no auto-sync.

You can grab a used pair of 1200 for about $500-700, depending on the condition.

Now with mixer choices:

Pioneer DJM-250 - $250-300
DJ-Tech DIF-1s - $200

You still have about $500-600 left for the software/hardware, a set of decent headphones and a pair of Shure 447 carts/needles.