i really like the crossfader, the sensitivity and feel is just the way i like it, you can use it nice and smooth but also slam it across with out any hassle at all.
not like some cross faders that can be to loose or have to much friction.
all the faders and other knobs are very good also, except the gain knobs, there is nothing wrong with the quality on them, its just the fact that there endless rotary and almost everyone DOSE NOT like them but we can live with them easy enough, Id prefare a standard style knob on the gains myself, just for the ease of seeing were you are at a glance, but easily worked around by a quick glance at the software…
regarding the overall build quality, id say its solid,
it aint as solid as my old Vestax VCI 100 but i aint had any issues with the hardware at all.
Be sure to investigate your local VAT rules and regulations. There are a few countries that charge a very high percentage, but we have sold many many S4’s internationally and customers have told me it has saved them anywhere from $100-$400.
total before the VAT customs tax charge 963.89 USD or 691.5904 EUR
(these are the US/EURO rates at todays rates-back in november (when i ordered mine) the euro was a little stronger)
that leaves approx 208 euro in change from the standard Irish retail price to pay the VAT custom tax.
also please note
DJTT had marked the item at 549.00 USD
and i chose express mail at 80.50 USD
i payed 119.04 euro tax
bottom line, i saved approx 120 euro i think it was in total.
at todays rates and using the same VAT guide line as mine, you would save approx 90 euro buying from DJTT
but the tax maybe higher if DJTT dont mark down the price of the item.
(i didnt ask them too, they just did it and im truely gratefull they did - but dont know if thats the way it is normally)
ps.
if i was buying an S4 today, id just go into town and pick one up as there pretty much in stock in the shops now. id pay that extra for the piece of mind to be able to return it if i had too.
pps. if you aint sure about spending your hard earned cash on DJ equipment, then dont…
if you really have the bug then do,
if you only think you have the dj bug then buy something cheaper to see if you dig it.
because if you got it, you would sell your granny to get the gear you wanted
ill finally add… because i already have an S4 my opinion maybe biased
but IMHO the money i spent on the S4 has been money well spent…
