vci 300 Owners

[mmauve]

This is wrong CDJ's may output at "24/96" but CDs are only 16/44 so you aren't getting better than that from a CDJ.

That would depend on which CDJ's you're thinking of, as nowhere in my post did I specifically state 1000's, 800's, or 200's.

If it's the 1000's and below, then yes (except for the CDJ-400 which has HID and sound card capability). The new 900's and 2000's actually support HID and have a built in 24/96 sound interface which can go directly into the mixer, which trust me, kick harder and cleaner than a MAYA 44. Also, the new CDJ's have DVD capability, which if you burn your audio to properly, can in fact support 24/96.

I wouldn't say I'm wrong in my statements regarding CDJ audio quality and VCI-300 audio quality, but I see your point in regards to CD's being limited in what they can provide vs. what the CDJ is actually capable of.

The bottom line is that the audio quality, while identical specification wise, is in fact drastically different. I have owned a VCI-300, and also owned CDJ-1000 MK3's, and can confidently and factually state that there's practically no fair comparison between the two when it comes to audio quality (assuming your music is on par to begin with).

Also the maya44 from what I've read is a perfectly fine sound card

While the reviews can state that the MAYA44 is perfectly fine, that's also given that it's a $80 sound card to begin with. You get what you pay for, and based on that, it's perfectly fine for the price range.

If I'm doing digital audio work/recording, or even at a gig and need clean, balanced, punchy sound - I'm not trusting an $80 sound card to perform the way I want.

Either way though, I see what you mean and where you're coming from

[mastercon12]

I can't find an SL-1200 MK2 any less than 375

[mmauve]

Try craigslist, that's your best bet. eBay sucks IMHO