Denon DN-S5000

[decypher]

anyone given these a try? how was the platter response?, is it a good buy, or is there something new coming out soon that should be looked at?

[stringbeans]

http://www.musicv2.com/mp3_request.m.../337_djshy.wmv

[dSl-DuDe]

i want a set of these, i was playin around with them(or similar models) at masterplan when i was last there, and they're pretty sweet. Big price tag though

[stringbeans]

^^ why?

[stringbeans]

HEH.. ill refrain from commenting

[Akeel]

Originally posted by Attila


Why? Because they are cdplayers. They perform the function of playing track(s), and whether you play a track on this $1500+ model, or a cheaper one it won't make a difference. (Quality is the same)

I still prefer a DJ use turntables to scratch rather than a CD player. Afterall these advanced CD players are trying to duplicate the effect that you can do on a set of decks.

Note: I did not say they are bad.. they are actually pretty nifty if you got a few thousands bucks to blow on a pair...i just said waste of money for a cd player, in my opinion.

this is a ridiculous argument. it doesnt just play cd's it lets you manipulate it like a record and do a lot more things then "just a cd player".

this cd deck is one of the most advanced out there, u can play 2 tracks off of the same cd, with two different outputs, different cue sources, looping and a ton of other functions your sony discman cant do.

as for the actual unit, if you wanna use it for scratching, its not as responsive as the pioneer 1000mk2 cdj. here's why, when u try and do slow more intricate hand movements, the processing algorhythms cannot keep up and there is no output. For example lets say you wanna slide ur hand nice and slow and really drag the beat...the unit wont be able to do it like the pioneer can and it skips and stutters...much less like a turntable. I'd wait a few years for this unit to be upgraded and then invest in it, especially since u can play two tracks from a cd, thats a dope feature i'd use all the time.

but this is definately a step in the right direction and what technology is moving towards.

[decypher]

Yeh im not using it to replace my turntables or anything, i just want to invest in 1 cd deck that well be responsive enough for me to scratch a little and mix nicely on, im gonna set it up next to my 2 turntables, so that i can, at home, mix in tracks i haven't picked up yet on vinyl...

akeel, so u say the pioneer 1000mk2 cdj's are a better buy in terms of functionality and response?

[Akeel]

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for scratching definately - i've used all the turntable cdj's out there and the pioneer 1000 mk2 is still the best for scratching and turntable emulation. Denon needs to work out the scratching feature better. I like how it has a moving platter, but its sensitivity is not as fine as the pioneer.

make sure you get the mk2 though, its the upgraded one. some stores still sell the mk1 which doesnt process scratches as well. you might also wanna look at the cdj-800 if u dont need the hot cue points.

[stringbeans]

they have a lot of upgrades for the denon though.. like ive heard of software flashes for the denon... maybe this changes the algorithms used in sound manipulation?

[Akeel]

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i dunno if they have a scratch upgrade...if they do and its more sensitive then i'd go with the denon.

[decypher]

http://www.dn-s5000.com/modules.php?...d=28&dtPath=28

that page doesen't seem to list any major upgrades in the denon.. i guess pioneer it is , whats the best place to get on in town akeel? and how much...

[Akeel]

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pm when your lookin to buy - i can score u some mad discounts. ;)