thanks guys I have decided on the hdj2000. found a good deal and while hunting for these found some other good deal on a pair of KRK Rokit 5 studio monitor all for 400$. ALl i need now is a decent midi controller than i'm never leaving my room for a while.

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Check out M-Audio stuff... I haven't followed the industry in a few years now, but back when I was doing this stuff, M-Audio was what a lot of people turned to for controllers. They used to also have mini digital stackable controllers that play very well together as well.

I have my eyes set on the denon mc3000, found a store display model for $300, not really sure if its worth it though since it retails for 350$-400$ brand new.

seems like a good compromise between price and functionality. Seeing as how I'm sure the midi controller will be the first piece of gear i upgrade. Would be nice if it has xlr out and booth out but I doubt I will miss these for awhile.

yeah balanced xlr in/outputs are always great to have. You can possibly find an addition unit that you can use in conjunction with it that provides the the ports you require.

Mixrs are not comfortable at all they squeeze ur head and it hurts:QQ: