Looking for a mixer

[dope]

I agree with the previous posts.

If you get a TSP certified mixer, ok no need for an external soundcard at home, and you can map Traktor's FX to the mixer.
But then if you play at a gig/club, you're screwed.

I would go for a "normal" mixer + X1. That's what I have atm, and really the X1 with the defaut mapping is awesome. Instant access to 8 hotcues, loops, and FX control.

Just like you, I plan to buy a new mixer. I'm going for a DJM 800. First because it's the standard. I know that we can see more and more A&H mixer in clubs booths, but I heard that since Allen&Heath stopped to build their stuff in UK, and moved to China, quality has decreased a lot.
Ok Pioneer mixers might not sound as good as A&H ones, but I don't want my mixer to break after 6 months.

(but if you can go for a grey 2nd hand 92, since it's been built in the UK, go for it, they are made in china since the black model is out)

[elio_xh]

I agree with everything above. I used to have a mixtrack, and then after saving up for I mixer I was in the same situation as you. In the end I decided to go for the DJM800 because its easy to use layout, build quality, and it being standard in clubs. However though, if you're set on a traktor scratch certified mixer, I'd also look at the DJM 900 if it's in your price range. But i honestly love my DJM 800 also because of its resale value. I found mine on the Amazon marketplace for 650 because two of the colour effect lights were burned out, it was a 50 dollar repair job for me. And now I've seen people sell them for up to 1200 on kijiji or CL.

[Bamfs01]

This is exactly the advice I was looking for. A guy on CL was looking to sell his DJM-800 for $1000. He said it's in perfect shape. I'm still seriously considering that, then possibly an X1.

Thanks everyone, I really appereciate it.