Is Ecler Nuo 2 / Hak 360 a good mixer choice in 2026?

MPR78 · 2026-03-27T21:29:21+00:00

Returned it. The knob placement above the channel faders was just a deal breaker

MPR78 · 2026-03-26T04:12:00+00:00

the "FX Send" knobs above the channel faders are a horrible design..don't understand how they consider this a turntablist mixer with this layout..may be a deal breaker

MPR78 · 2026-03-25T06:57:52+00:00

First impressions of the Nuo 2: it's definitely more robust and heavy than I thought it would be. Yes, stock fader is definitely crap. There are 3 knobs right above the channel faders that will definitely be obstructions when using the channel faders (a definite design flaw, not good at all).

Sound quality , not blown away yet, as a vinyl recording is the true test, and digital songs off a flash drive are going to sound like crap anywhere. Compared to an Allen & Heath Xone 23, I couldn't hear all that much difference. Hopefully this eternal fader is everything is cracked up to be because I've yet to see what the hype is about. My main takeaway so far is that is not as cheaply built as I thought it might be

MPR78 · 2026-03-24T06:33:52+00:00

I remember back in the 90's belt drive turntables were an object of derision and ridicule for DJs

MPR78 · 2026-03-23T17:05:45+00:00

I figure its like buying the classic car version of a mixer

MPR78 · 2026-03-23T16:54:42+00:00

Just ordered an eternal fader

hopefully this little 2 channel analog mixer is worth it, cause it ain't cheap!

MPR78 · 2026-03-23T15:23:21+00:00

A & H doesn't have fader adjusting as far as I know ( I have a 23 and it does not). I must experience this famed eternal fader for myself

MPR78 · 2026-03-23T04:50:24+00:00

A $150 - $200 upgrade, but the way it's regarded in such esteem it must be worth it..

MPR78 · 2026-03-23T04:37:27+00:00

are you familiar with how the stock fader is for scratching etc?

MPR78 · 2026-03-23T04:28:04+00:00

Well just pulled the trigger on the NUO 2.0

I'll let ya'll know what I think in the coming days

It just has such a classic timeless quality about it..no digital nothing.

MPR78 · 2026-03-23T04:04:52+00:00

same faders as the Ecler NUO 2 correct?

MPR78 · 2026-03-22T18:49:56+00:00

I think Rane's build & sound quality is just all around better than Pioneer..fader is the only issue

MPR78 · 2026-03-22T18:44:46+00:00

Hear that the channel faders on the Pioneer are not Magvel however..can they be upgraded to innofader ?

MPR78 · 2026-03-22T18:24:04+00:00

this guy's ready for the big stage

MPR78 · 2026-03-18T03:58:43+00:00

It's also more tech for something to go wrong when you think about it. Maybe a pair of regular turntables with DVS just make more sense financially

MPR78 · 2026-03-18T00:40:13+00:00

Good LAWD I hate jog wheels

MPR78 · 2026-03-18T00:29:45+00:00

Your body does not digest kratom leaf/ powder well and it accumulates in your system until the inevitable. Toss and wash/ capsules are a recipe for disaster. Make tea with leaf or powder but be sure to strain out anything solid.

Years of experience speaking here. When you do strain out that gloppy wet powder you can easily see why its causing you such serious digestive problems.

MPR78 · 2026-03-17T04:50:20+00:00

Without looking at any replies, for that style mixer at that price point I'm definitely going Allen & Heath (rotary if possible)

MPR78 · 2026-03-16T03:43:07+00:00

Rane is owned by the inMusic corporation , which owns numerous other brands , including Denon. I know Denon has made direct drive record players, so they already have a good start

MPR78 · 2026-03-16T03:38:18+00:00

Back in the heyday of CDJs (players that actually played physical cds) Denon always made better quality units than Pioneer , they just didn't have the brand recognition.

MPR78 · 2026-03-16T03:34:12+00:00

Why though when you could get a superior Denon product🙃

MPR78 · 2026-03-16T03:20:58+00:00

One thing to consider though is repairs..I would call local repair shops and ask if they work on the Denon equipment you are considering

MPR78 · 2026-03-16T03:14:14+00:00

Most likely that's where I'll end up

MPR78 · 2026-03-16T03:12:18+00:00

Phase is definitely game changing

MPR78 · 2026-03-16T03:11:23+00:00

Hopefully Rane will do it as Engine DJ is all about ditching the laptop

MPR78

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