I've been spinning for quite some time now and I started out with vinyl and will always be a vinyl lover at heart. I use vinyl a majority of the time now with the exception of those tracks I can only get on CD (so I'd say I use CD's 5% of the time, the other 95% is records). A lot of DJ's (even the famed NY ones) use both mediums these days...but I can assure you that they all started out using 100% vinyl. I think for you to grasp the true concept and feeling of djing you should at least get your hands on some vinyl first...it has a warmer sound than CD's and I think is personally better to manipulate and experiment with. Using CD's is def. an easier skill and comes with a lot less credibility and respect coming from other dj's and ppl who are really into the scene. But, it is a cheaper way to go about things, as record shopping does get mad expensive. Use CD's if u want...but do not neglect the vinyl! It' still the number one choice for a lot of dj's regardless of what others may think. -S Dee