I started on the 2000xl, cost me like 2k when they first came out. Sold it and would personally never look back. It slice an audio file into max 16 pieces if I remember correctly. There is not transient detection, so you sill have to adjust start and end points. All of the features on the MPC are done much better in the Octatrack/Maschine. I would suggest a 2500 or something vintage for fun like a 60 if you are going MPC route (just my opinion). Have you ever tried/thought about an OP-1. I’m biased as I am a pretty big fan boy. But for something self contained to play around with it doesn’t get better. Very fun lots of features, built in synths.