Really liked the TM8… great specs, solid build, good value for money, but… it didn’t seem to like me! 🙁
Occasionally, while playing/mixing tracks, I would get a noticable crackling noise that would remain for 10 minutes or longer, before it disappeared again. After checking/exchanging cables, trying different software, and checking possible latency issues, I figured the crackling could only have been caused by the TM8 itself. So I took it back to the dealer, where I was unable to reproduce the error (of course!!), hence the dealer suggesting that it may be an issue specific to my laptop setup, i.e. possibly my hardware drivers.
Rather than trying my luck with a new TM8 unit, I decided to go for the Pioneer DDJ-SX2 instead… OMG!!! While I really liked the TM8… I LOVE THE SX2!!! Sorry Terry! 😉
Ps: FYI only, I was using the TM8 together with a Lenovo X220 laptop. There has been no further unidentified crackling noises since using the SX2.