So, you want to be a DJ? ;-)
One of the first things you'll need is a pair of descent CD-players (suitable for DJing, thus equipped with pitch-control) or a pair of descent turntables (the remark for the CD-players also fits in here).
Next thing you'll need is a mixer with at least two channels with line/phono input.

We start off with the sources, the turntables or the CD-players. I could start a CD-player vs turntable here, but I don't think that would be a usefull text. Make up your choice first. There are pro's and cons for both musicsources for DJing and ofcourse for just listening. I am only giving a bit of advice for the people who have chosen for turntables, because I know nothing about CD-players suitable for mixing.
As you probably know already, the Technics SL1200Mk2 is one of the most suitable turntables for mixing music in the world. It is a massive turntable with a direct drive system that makes sure your records are at full speed in 0.7 seconds. Pitching goes from -8 to +8 % and the arm is adjustable in height and weight. For more specs, you'll need to check out the turntables section of my pages. Ofcourse, Vestax is also a nice brand who has at least the same features. The biggest negative thing about these turntables is that they are quite expensive for people who are just starting out DJing (well, probably also for the people that are DJing for 25 years). It is therefore good that brands like Gemini and Numark made clones of the fabulous Technics SL1200Mk2 that costs sometimes about half the price of a new Technics SL1200Mk2. And now, I assume, you want me to tell you about the difference between the Technics and brands like Numark and Gemini.
Well, it is a bit the same as with wrist watches. A Breitling/Rolex wristwatch and a Seiko wristwatch both do the same thing, showing us the current time. But the Breitling is just more perfect, a more durable hourwork, a smoother finish, better materials and so on. The Seiko is cheaper because they cut costs at those points. This don't mean that the Seiko watch won't last for at least 25 years. Well, I think you got the point (there is nothing wrong wearing a Seiko). So make up your choice. Especially if you are a beginner, think about it real good how far you want to go with your new hobby, before spending over a grant on turntables.

And now for the mixers, here goes the same story. There are high quality mixers for DJing like the Vestax, DATEQ, Technics etc, but for starters and so-called bedroom DJ's, check out the Numarks and Geminis.
Make sure that the mixer got at least two channels, a bit of an EQ for each channel and a output for headphone where the volume can be adjusted. DBKills and panning knobs are nice features, but are they worth an extra few hundreds if you are just starting out? (well, DBKills are nice).

For the rest of the system (amp, speakers), for beginners and bedroom DJ's, the regular soundsystem will do. You could ofcourse buy a nice set of pro-speakers and a heavy amp, but I think it don't come to it's right when used in small rooms.

For brands, prices and more advice, I'll advice you to visit some DJ stores online or buy some DJ magazines and check the advertisements.


Goodluck, and just e-mail me what you have bought if you want to.I'll look forward to it.