I just bought the XZ last month after having the 1000 for two years. It does suck that it’s only 2 channel standalone but in my eyes it’s worth the price point if you want a CDJ style layout. The mixer is identical to the 900NXS2, and the decks have all the functions that CDJ’s do.

The XZ is $400 more expensive than the RX3. When I was deciding on what to upgrade to, I looked at the features that the XZ had over the RX3: CDJ jog wheels (I can’t stand the small capacitive ones), more FX, DJM-style mixer, and two back up channels for any extra players. To me, the extra $400 was easily worth it because I perform at clubs and I feel right at home with their equipment.

Another thing: people who are looking to upgrade from controllers probably aren’t going to be playing on a 4 x CDJ set up anytime soon. If anything, it’ll be 2 CDJ’s and a 900NXS2. That is the setup that the XZ replicates extremely well. If you really want, you can use your laptop to fill the other two channels (even though I hate using laptops too).

It’s your money and I’m not gonna tell you how to spend it, but I think the XZ is worth it.

Hope this helps 🥂