Helping father upgrade his DJ equipment - Looking for advice

**SlvrDragon50** · 01-21-2015, 04:53 PM

Glad to hear about the XDJ! Let us know how it is as lots of us are waiting for users to review them! I'm personally looking to replace my CDJ2000 with one.

I can't really help you with rotaries as I don't use them, but mrdorianjaames' suggestion is another great option as well.

Xone 92 is a very popular mixer, and you can throw a rotary kit onto that. Same with the DJM900. Although, I imagine if your father wanted a rotary mixer specifically, he is looking for one of the other kinds of mixers.

From what I've seen, the Rane 2016 is pretty suitable for everything.

My suggestion: do what mrdorianjames suggested. Has he considered going the standard DJM900 or Xone92? Or does he specifically want the isolators.

**lcmnsky** · 01-21-2015, 07:40 PM

SlvrDragon, will do! Re: Xone 92 , it looks like a narrower mixer, so he would need a new case if going so. He looked into the S2R" http://www.guitarcenter.com/Allen---...73-i1506963.gc He liked how modern it seemed, but found some reviews that questioned the audio quality. Remember, its all relative so we dont know what to believe. He currently has a Denon 4500 (that hes happy with) and I have no idea how that fares in the sound quality category. Are there any compelling reasons for considering the S2R over the Rane 2016? The Rane 2016 combo is on Ebay for $2000 right now.

Originally Posted by SlvrDragon50

Glad to hear about the XDJ! Let us know how it is as lots of us are waiting for users to review them! I'm personally looking to replace my CDJ2000 with one.

I can't really help you with rotaries as I don't use them, but mrdorianjaames' suggestion is another great option as well.

Xone 92 is a very popular mixer, and you can throw a rotary kit onto that. Same with the DJM900. Although, I imagine if your father wanted a rotary mixer specifically, he is looking for one of the other kinds of mixers.

From what I've seen, the Rane 2016 is pretty suitable for everything.

My suggestion: do what mrdorianjames suggested. Has he considered going the standard DJM900 or Xone92? Or does he specifically want the isolators.

**TonyRome** · 01-21-2015, 07:53 PM

The Rane is probably the closest thing you can get to a Urei without going crazy. They are extremely quiet and have great sound quality.
Mostapha would be the guy to ask about it on the forums since I know he just added one to his set up.

**deevey** · 01-21-2015, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by lcmnsky

Are there any compelling reasons for considering the S2R over the Rane 2016? The Rane 2016 combo is on Ebay for $2000 right now.

I could give you 1000 reasons, all $1 bills

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If you have the money to splash, yes the Rane is Gorgeous.

Of course you are going to need a completely killer speaker / amp setup to notice the subtle differences in each - something dare I say it, a bit better than the Mackies or its just spending money for the sake of it.

The mx500 you mention ... is it a "Sound Barrier" brand or the x500 Denon ? In either case the A&H or Rane will be a massive upgrade.

**lcmnsky** · 01-21-2015, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by deevey

I could give you 1000 reasons, all $1 bills

... If you have the money to splash, yes the Rane is Gorgeous.

I just realized this. I thought they were priced the same? Thanks. I think we should try it out, if it sucks, return it for a Rane. $1000 bux. http://www.guitarcenter.com/Allen---...73-i1506963.gc

Of course you are going to need a completely killer speaker / amp setup to notice the subtle differences in each - something dare I say it, a bit better than the Mackies or its just spending money for the sake of it.

I told him that the quality of the output is going to be dependant on a variety of variables, and that his room, equipment, speakers, etc. I know this from the home theater world haha... but for his sake... the S2R or Rane would probably be a upgrade.

The Rane is probably the closest thing you can get to a Urei without going crazy. They are extremely quiet and have great sound quality.
Mostapha would be the guy to ask about it on the forums since I know he just added one to his set up.

The mx500 you mention ... is it a "Sound Barrier" brand or the x500 Denon ? In either case the A&H or Rane will be a massive upgrade.

No the x500 Denon.

The Rane is probably the closest thing you can get to a Urei without going crazy. They are extremely quiet and have great sound quality.
Mostapha would be the guy to ask about it on the forums since I know he just added one to his set up.

Nice, thanks..

**lcmnsky** · 01-21-2015, 08:22 PM

We found The Rane MP2016+XP2016S for $2050 new in box (incl. shipping/tax). Since he originally wanted the Urei, and somwhat concerned with SQ, it may be the best being closest to it. Now the Heath Allen being $1000 cheaper (if im looking at the right model) is worth a listen. http://www.guitarcenter.com/Allen---...73-i1506963.gc

**deevey** · 01-21-2015, 08:47 PM

Yep thats the right model

**lcmnsky** · 01-21-2015, 09:59 PM

Update! After further discussion, it turns out that if we go with the Rane 2016S/XP2016S, it'll take up his whole rack, and the DN4500 will need to go. Meaning, if he goes with Rane he also needs to buy the XDJ's at the same time. Quite possibly too much $ and learning curve at the same time. So it may very well be Allen/Heath S2R + Denon HC4500 as a interim solution until he can buy the XDJ's. He considered keeping the DenonHC4500s as a spare in case he ever has trouble with a CDJ...