Numark DDS80 - Discontinued?

[rob1963]

Innovation perhaps?

Having used a d2 since literally a couple of weeks after launch, and more recently an iDJ2 (same guts as the DDS80) without a single issue other than a corrupt mp3 file (my fault) I've sat through umpteen "dodgy cortex" and "dodgy denon" threads on this and other forums (?fora?).

Not saying this in a kind of way ... I'm just saying that anyone who's teetering right now is going to get a bargain if they grab one of the last DDS's.

I'm even considering picking up a DDS myself.

Loving the colour screen (as also used on the idj2).

[BeerFunk]

For me, Numark have always been the middle ground between budget and top grade equipment - and so a bit hit or miss. I think they are striving to break new ground, and not quite succeeding.

[rob1963]

For me, Numark have always been the middle ground between budget and top grade equipment

Yes.....I think that's exactly where they sit.

and so a bit hit or miss.

Not so sure about that.

From what I've read & heard, they seem to have the most reliable hard drive players.

I think they are striving to break new ground, and not quite succeeding.

Not so sure about that, either.

I believe Denon copied one or two of the D2 features with one of their upgrades to the 2500.

[Pe7e]

For me, Numark have always been the middle ground between budget and top grade equipment - and so a bit hit or miss. I think they are striving to break new ground, and not quite succeeding.

I've got a fair bit of Numark kit in my hire stock, and I'm pleased to say it's been remarkably trouble free. My Denon HD2500 on the other hand was a load of trouble when I first got it (MM software) once it was sorted, it has also been trouble free.

Regarding the DDS80's, is it possible to play CD's back to back? since it's only got 1 CD deck I would think it wouldn't be too appealing to a CD user.

[Adam_F]

I'm guessing they're about to launch something new.

Maybe we could have a thread about it...even though nothing has announced & nobody knows what it will be!

If they actually had:

A) a product

B) had PUBLIC information about it

then I could post something.

The Pioneer info was freely available information that was available from Pioneer, DJ Sounds, YouTube and nearly every DJ forum apart from this one, thats why I created the thread.

I could list several new products that are launching at BPM on Saturday, thats not common knowledge, but then I'd be sued for breach of contract because of the Non Disclosure Agreements I have to sign.

[Mark Wild]

I watched a brand new NUMARK HDCD1 go for £258 on ebay, thought that was quite a good price.


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[Vectis]

Regarding the DDS80's, is it possible to play CD's back to back? since it's only got 1 CD deck I would think it wouldn't be too appealing to a CD user.

Yes, by connecting a second (or third/fourth etc.) USB CD drive.

Or by using MP3 CDR's you can cue up the next track from the same platter (a bit limiting from the creativity perspective, but it can be done)


I don't think the product was aimed at CD users - it's more of a backup/ad-hoc drive than anything else.

[JDB Entertainment]

I am sure you can buy the extra 2 CD Drawers.

Adam have they reduced these aswell?

James

[Larry B Entertainment]

Innovation perhaps?

Having used a d2 since literally a couple of weeks after launch , and more recently an iDJ2 (same guts as the DDS80) without a single issue other than a corrupt mp3 file (my fault) I've sat through umpteen "dodgy cortex" and "dodgy denon" threads on this and other forums (?fora?).

Not saying this in a kind of way ... I'm just saying that anyone who's teetering right now is going to get a bargain if they grab one of the last DDS's.

Thats true. You dont seem to hear about many problems with Numarks.

[DJ Jules]

I watched a brand new NUMARK HDCD1 go for £258 on ebay, thought that was quite a good price.


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

You don't see them around very often!

Julian