DJing Denon DNS3500 or Pioneer CDJ1000 MK3?

[JPOK1000]

What it is I'm looking to purchase a pair of CD decks, as I'm wanting to take up mixing once again. Only I cannot put my finger on witch CD decks I want; I've read reviews on both the Pioneer CDJ1000 MK3 & the Denon DNS3500 & also the Technics SLDZ1200 but they all have good reviews, so I'm a bit stuck as to which one to spend my hard earned cash on. I would really like other peoples opinions as to witch CD decks you think is worth buying

[Ryan0751]

Re: Denon DNS3500 or Pioneer CDJ1000 MK3?

For mixing, look at the Pioneer's, either the 1000MK3s or the 800MK2's. The 1000's of course offer the wav display, hot cues, removable media cards for storing cue points, adjustable platter tension, and better pitch resolution (.02% vs .05% on the 800s).

The 800's are fine too if you can't swing the 1000's.

The moving platter of the DN-S3500 looks cool, and might be nice for scratchers.... But Denon implemented the pitch bending on the platter so badly on the 3500 that you are forced to ride the pitch or use the pitch bend buttons.

The Technics deck has not been well received at all...

[2tan]

Re: Denon DNS3500 or Pioneer CDJ1000 MK3?

Pioneers! No doubt!

[DjNutcase]

Re: Denon DNS3500 or Pioneer CDJ1000 MK3?

Interesting. I've heard a lot of people raving about the Denon's ... especially the pitch fidelity and the effects. From what I'm reading here, I should get the CDJ1000MK3 over any Denon?

[Homegrove]

Re: Denon DNS3500 or Pioneer CDJ1000 MK3?

Deffo.

[DjNutcase]

Re: Denon DNS3500 or Pioneer CDJ1000 MK3?

Cool - Pioneer it is then

[FM]

Re: Denon DNS3500 or Pioneer CDJ1000 MK3?

pitch buttons on Denon's are nice, but the Pioneer jog wheel should relatively take care of that if you're mixing's tight enough...

MK3's aren't a necessity, unless you have the cash OK; if not, save some money and drop to the MK2's, or you can still get away on the 800's OK.

[djkcray]

Re: Denon DNS3500 or Pioneer CDJ1000 MK3?

cdj is all you need to know