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CDJs vs controllers: what should a beginner DJ buy?

The controller-versus-CDJ argument settled honestly for beginners: the trade-offs, the overlooked middle path, and th...

Is buying used DJ gear worth it?

The honest maths of second hand DJ equipment: where the discount comes from, where the risk lives, and what bench tes...

Used DJ mixer buying guide: DJM, Xone, battle and rotary

Club standards, analogue legends, battle mixers and rotaries: the used DJ mixers we rate for every kind of DJ, and th...

CDJ-2000NXS2 vs CDJ-3000: which is right for you

The current club standard against the best value flagship on the used market: screens, jogs, performance features and...

Best used Pioneer CDJs to buy in 2026

From the CDJ-3000 to the bargain 900 Nexus: the used Pioneer players we rate in 2026, what each is good for, and the ...