Quote Originally Posted by dimhof View Post
If I were to get the DNX-1600, would not having my own external soundcard be a problem when i was playing out at places where I probably wouldn't be bringing my mixer along, such as a club, be a problem?
Or would there be any other downsides to having a mixer with a built in soundcard?
Yes. Having the sound interface in a full sized mixer is a double edged sword. It makes the integration and setup with the mixer trivial. It also means a sound interface needs to be provided with the mixer.

I am stubborn, so I take the Denon X1600 along. BUT, every time I do I !@#$% just a little bit.

I am looking at something like the A&H K2 as "out of the house" substitute. That retains the four channel faders and EQ controls that I am accustomed to with the Denon X1600, but is a MUCH smaller footprint. And the K2 includes a sound interface, so that's one less thing. The K2 is $300, and it's hard to part with that when I have a Denon X1600 that I know I will like better when I am actually using it.