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I'm confused about controllers without jog-wheels or jog-wheel-type functions (and multiple Youtube videos have not made me any wiser!) but can still select/cue/play (Ie I realise some controllers are purely for effects or remix etc.)This is about adding basic digital capability to a vinyl/analogue set-up.For example: if I have a Xone:K2, can I map track selection, cueing and play functions? That is, can I use this set-up ... laptop>K2>analogue mixer ... to play tracks on laptop (using Traktor) but with total control from the K2 controller - so track/folder selection, cueing, play, pause, etc?Obviously the Traktor x1 can do this as it has a dedicated track select pot + the touch strip that replaces jog wheels.I'm new to digital djing so excuse my ignorance. What I want is a minimal controller that will remove any need for me to be fiddling with the laptop itself - so I need it to be able to select, cue and play! Because of my style of music I don't need to scratch or do anything fancy - just select a track from a folder; find where I want to start it from; and play it!Thanks

So I'm still going with this - mainly cos I've been head-down flat-out these past few weeks and haven't had headspace to move it on.I really appreciate the info and ideas people have posted - many thanks.But is there one more <interim> option I could consider? I have a DDJ400 controller (did a few community gigs with it before getting back in to vinyl): it has a 'master out', can I not just use that as a media player, putting it through the 'line in' of a Xone 23? This is just to play digital tracks.Bit bench-space-hungry, not ideal long-term ... but would it work?So: two turntables, analogue mixer, DJ controller, laptop. For switching between vinyl and digital. Turntables into phono inputs: controller in to line. Controller fed by laptop (I use Rekordbox)I see pros as:- I've already got it- with DVS I'm going to be fiddling with the laptop anyway, and the DDJ has track selection function - I can completely control the switching between digital and vinyl on the mixer itself, not having to engage 'thru' mode on Traktor (for eg)Cons- not sure really - I assume there are some- maybe there's a blindingly obvious reason it can't work i've missed because i've not thought it through?!Cheers

My electrical engineering knowledge is not what is should be. Are there any potential problems powering SL1200s long-term with a step-down transformer (to convert from 100v, for Japanese models)? Is audio quality in any way affected (I ask this cos I know audiophiles are fussy about their power sources)? Cheers

Mitch, thanks so much for this info - it looks spot-on, but I won't get a proper look at it until tomorrow so there may still be questions! Cheers

Hi all Hope this is the right forum - it's not really 'Tips and Tricks' so came here. Would be interested to hear peoples' thoughts and ideas. I’m an old(er) bloke who likes to play/mix Brazilian, latin, African. World, jazz, etc. I have a decent vinyl collection but also have a lot of tracks on CD and mp3 (some of which I'll never find on vinyl). Home set-up only, live broadcasts etc. Not scratching/producing, and audio quality definitely a bigger priority than bells and whistles. I’ve got two turntables. I’m looking at my options for adding the capacity to mix/play CDs/mp3 with the vinyl, and need some pointers as to suitable methods/mixers/set-ups. Option 1: CDJs Pro - straightforward. Can play both CD and mp3. Just plug in to line in. Cons - more clutter/extra space. New ones are bloody expensive, probably with way more features than I need. 2nd hand might be an option. Option 2: DVS I've researched using DVS as a system, but I absolutely want to be able to seamlessly + immediately switch from 'real' vinyl to timecode vinyl (i.e. mix one with the other; use both decks for both etc). I'm interested in the A&H Xone23c but it seems once the internal mod is done to enable DVS you can't switch to (real) vinyl? Are there equivalent mixers that can switch easily? Or another A&H? Only need 2 channels, btw. Option 3: DJ controller w/ phono inputs Pro - convenient, tidy Con - lose that lovely analogue A&H sound; most of them look awful Another option is to play straight from a laptop (ie to analogue mixer w/ soundcard), but I really don't want to do that Any pointers or other options/solutions would be welcome. Apologies if I’m missing something obvious - like I said, mainly a vinyl user (and old lol). Cheers