I’m really jonesin’ for this thing!
I’ve been DJing more than ever lately, so I think it’s time for some more hands-on action.
Ideally I’ll use this with the DB4 and life will be swell.
(i know they’ve got the Prime 4 coming out, but I don’t want to make my DB4 redundant.)
Can see the appeal.
Used to DJ myself. Still have my CDJ-1000s and DJM600 in a flightcase in the attic.
Might get them down for spin.
Recommended. It’s my first ‘deck’ since packing up my 1200s over a decade ago. Never did the CDJ thing so can’t compare to Pioneer but it was the platter that sold me and I’m not disappointed. It feels the same as a real deck, just smaller (which I prefer actually) and there’s zero latency. The only thing I do differently is use the pitch bend buttons instead of touching the side of the platter or spindle. Most of my music is rips of old vinyl so I have to do this a fair bit but it works fine. I have both layers hooked up to my mixer and it’s so easy to switch between the two that I don’t feel the need to buy a second one. Ymmv depending on your style, but only needing one makes it a neat little solution if space is a premium, and obviously makes it more affordable too. Engine works great, does a good job analysing tracks. The screen and all the other gizmos are cool too. It’s a well designed piece of kit for sure. I don’t work for Denon 
The spinning platter with the vinyl on it is what sold me, too!
Thanks for your insights.
It’s so cool that it has the dual layer feature.
I definitely only need one deck.
As a longtime user of SC3900 denons, these are probably the dopest motorized decks out there in 2019. I will also upgrade to these when my 3900s stop working one day. The recent price drop on these make them really appealing too!
The 7" platter size is a bit on the small side but portable turntables have shown that 7" is a realistically workable form factor once you get used to it.
My only gripe is the rather fugly appearance
Yeah, they went a bit Roland-aira on the looks but I’m happy you can change the color around the platter
I’ve always dismissed Denon DJ gear but last few years their stuff is getting great reviews and this deck looks excellent. Good to have companies like this and reloop to provide alternatives to pioneer and technics
I had never even heard of Denon until they announced their upcoming Prime 4. Then I dug in a bit and found the 5000m.
It’s just what I need (and will be even better if it’s ever officially supported by Serato, which it currently is not)
The reviews are pretty on point, but the Denon forum has a few gripes.
In the late 80’s or early 90’s I watched my Dad upgrade his home stereo piece by piece to hi-fi Denon gear, including one of the first available CD players. He was way into sound quality and thought they were the best…
This is good to hear! (To read)
Add that to the I’m-totally-jonesin-for-this-thing list
Just a word of caution regarding DenonDJ. The SC3900 had problems during its entire product cycle, and it still refuses to play certain mp3 files. Back then DenonDJ didnt do the product justice, leaving it slightly “crippled” before dropping support altogether. So I recommend paying close attention to the forums just to see that same thing will not happen with the new 5000m. Make sure all major issues are dealt with before getting onboard.
Also regarding the DAC on the SC3900, its nothing to write about. the outputs are slightly mellow sounding, bypassing the DAC and using the digital out with a good converter sounds a bit more defined. Hoping the converters on the 5000m are better in this regard.
The motorized platters on the 3900 are pretty good though and have decent torque. Hoping the platters on the new one are dope too.
wErd.
Yeah, I’ve been reading all the gripes on their forum. …definitely not as cordial of a place as elektronauts
