Rather wait till the new version of Engine for the 8000 is released, then make your choice.
The current version of Engine sucks! You can’t manually adjust the beatgrid, which means that if the software doesn’t analyze the tracks right (which does happen), the auto loops aren’t accurate (standalone mode). The FX in standalone are very basic, echo (doesn’t quite operate the way you’d expect), phaser (very cheesy sounding) & noise (white noise-I like the most). They’re post-fader but NOT post x-fader (Say What!!). But at least we do have some fx, the filters on each channel are superb!! As is the overall sound quality. As a standalone media player it is definitely not bad. I can easily do a set on it – no problem, however song searching honestly is a bit painful. As a SDJ controller it’s a Boss!! Now… problems I’ve had with the 8000. My first unit had an issue with the usb hub on the rear which caused the screens to freeze whenever I plugged anything into it. It was swopped out under warranty, the new unit’s rear hub works fine but then I started getting random screen freezes. This has been the biggest headache for me. Denon’s forum staff honestly didn’t have a clue & blamed files, memory sticks & laptops, but as DjPeter said ‘it has been described by too many to be ignored’. Now though, it does seem like we finally have a solution!! (well I have anyway). It was suggested by a forum member to reduce the display brightness from 100% to 90%. This has worked for me & a couple of others that have tried it (touch wood). Since reducing the brightness I haven’t had a single screen freeze & for the first time, I actually feel totally confident with it. I’ve had my 8000 for over a year now & use it every single weekend (+-8hrs, Fri & Sat) and other than the screen issue (which is now resolved) it has been rock solid! I now absolutely love it!!
