Mixers, decisions....

Leam

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Apologies for probably the 1000th repost but I am looking for a new mixer and I have a few in mind. I have a vinyl setup and have Tascam dr 100 mk2 recorder being used to record mixes. I am currently using xlr to xlr for the recorder and using phono to xlr for the active speakers.

  • I do need 4 channels for when I eventually purchase some cdjs.
  • I don't want Rotary, although it would be cool for those long blends I feel it could be limiting in certain situations.
  • Effects aren't a big deal as I could always hook something up.
  • I mix House, Techno, Uk Garage, Jungle, Hip-Hop.
  • I can't see myself hooking up a laptop or using Serato, Traktor etc.
I am looking for the best sounding mixer which is leaning me towards Allen and Heath, Ecler or Rane. I've heard that I should avoid Pioneer all together?
So my choices so far are:

Xone92
Xone42
Ecler Nuo4.0
Rane64

I've heard that now A&H had moved to China that the parts are inferior? The end prices haven't gone down since the move so cheaper parts?
The sound quality between the xone92 and xone42, would there be any difference?
The Nuo4.0 has 2 sets of Xlr outputs which would be ideal for my recorder and speakers?
The cost isn't an issue as I am in no rush so saving up longer is no problem to me!
 
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