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When it comes to the decision between CD’s and vinyl, the best advice is stick with what you like. The 2002 DJ Magazine Top 100 DJ's asked all 100 of their finalists if they use CD’s regularly in their sets. 86% of the DJ’s asked said “Yes,” they do use CD’s regularly. Now, certain, very well known, DJ’s actually use CD’s exclusively. CD players can now be considered equals to the vinyl rigs. Because of the numerous options that are only available on CD, it’s becoming easier to work with those systems and have a more versatile sound.
CD Players can come in desktop or twin style players. There are fans of both kinds. The twin players are much more popular with the mobile DJ. This allows them to carry everything they need, from their CD players to their mixer and power amps, all in one rack case.
Desktop CD players tend to be used by more DJ’s that are transferring vinyl to digital. These individuals tend to feel comfortable with the deck setup.
Both of these options are functional and useful in several applications. The main thing is to choose the equipment that will allow you to be as comfortable as possible.
All CD players play CD’s, of course. The biggest difference between these and consumer players is that the professional players allow you to control the speed and pitch of the CD’s. Lower priced models will have a pitch button or switch. Pay a little more for your player and you get a wheel to do this job for you, more like a turntable. This will allow you to turn the table to slow or speed your music. Some wheels will allow you to control your CD exactly as you would a vinyl record. These systems are extremely useful for scratching and queuing your records to the exact spot you need.
The Denon 5000 Desktop model (a first for them) actually has a platter that spins in real time. It plays the track as you manipulate the vinyl, making it as lifelike as possible.
Just as you will find tables and mixers in different price ranges, you will also find the same to be true about CD players. Professional CD Players range from $200 to over $1000. Guaranteed, you can find something that will work for you. If you are looking for a less pricey model you will usually find that these models won’t offer the options and features of the higher priced models. Whatever you are looking for can be found with us. The issue is always what you options need and how much you’re willing to spend to get them. Upon looking over the information above, you might be able to tell, the possibilities can be endless.
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