Pioneer 1000 MK3s vs. 850s

I’ve used both, and I have to say, using the 850 with rekordbox is a lot better than burning cds all the time for the 1000mk3, just plug in a usb stick to each deck and away you go.

Although rekordbox has changed since I used it last.

I never really changed the jog wheel adjust on the 1000s as after mixing a couple of songs you get used to it, anyway.

the displays on each are about the same. 900/2000 displaus are a lot better.

I would pick the 850s over the 1000s, and if you dj in a club with there own dj equipment, most likely 850/900/2000 you can just use your usb, and you would have already had your music sorted through rekordbox.

Of the two, yes the 850 is the better choice.

As for your other statement: You are wrong, sorry.
What I have seen in the last 2 years is: Clubs do not replace anything anymore. If you bring your controller then OK, if you happen to have no controller use their old CDJs. Of course some bought the Nexus lineup when it came out, so they are good for some time (usually they buy 5 year warranty package).
I have asked about 15 club owners the last year what they are seeing and the response was:
About 50-60% (so more than half) of the DJs are now coming with controller. So when their lease and warranty runs out they will only replace the house mixer and expect that the other DJs have switched until then too.
Only 1 club owner responded differently and he will buy a DDJ-SZ.
Of course 90% of my gigs were in Europe last year, so I cannot speak for the US, but usually the US is less conservative than Europe, so I expect that to go the same direction even slightly faster.
I only had 2 gigs in Asia, they actually had no CDJ setup anymore and expected you to bring a controller. But I have no idea if that is the norm there and I forgot to ask.

Disclaimer: I’m not a fan of Pioneer and the last time I used a CDJ it was to put something else more important on top of.

I would go for the 850’s and get your head into Rekordbox. I’ve had to research them and Rekordbox like mad as I’m using a pair along with vinyl decks for a forthcoming rave. I actually quite like Rekordbox as a preparation software, and the fact it’s free is always nice.

The only downside I have seen so far is the lack of cue point buttons on the 850’s, unless I’m missing something.

Edit: If you already got a mixer then going for the CDJs if they’re a good price and in good nick is probably your best option in my humble opinion.

+1 for Terry

FYI, Terry and are both Old Skool too (extremely old skool in my case), so that in itself can never be an excuse not to switch to more current offerings.