[quote user="brock_boogie"]
I've been a Turntablist (Battle/Scratch DJ) for over 15 years and if you're interested in scratching, you can't use anything BUT vinyl. Sorry, but CD decks aren't up to snuff & carry no cred with the DJ community, too.
I'm guessing that the only reason you're looking into CD decks is because you're just starting out & don't want to have to buy a ton of vinyl to get a collection going. If that's the case, you should look into Serato Scratch Live -
http://www.turntablelab.com/dj_equipment/0/0/1911.html
It enables you to use vinyl (encoded with time code) to trigger MP3 files from a laptop. So basically, if you have a large MP3 collection (what 15 year old doesn't?), you'll be set. I only use Serato when I play out in clubs, and it's brilliant! No more lugging crates to gigs & I still have complete control with the vinyl feel (beat juggling & scratching is no problem at all).
Good luck!
Brock Boogie
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Oh dear, even the turntablists are straying from the black plastic fold...
kind of...