{"id":9257,"date":"2026-04-27T15:24:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inspiredbybeatz.com\/dj-controllers-tested-pioneer-ddj-flx10-vs-denon-prime-4\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T20:39:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T20:39:42","slug":"dj-controllers-tested-pioneer-ddj-flx10-vs-denon-prime-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inspiredbybeatz.com\/en\/dj-controllers-tested-pioneer-ddj-flx10-vs-denon-prime-4\/","title":{"rendered":"DJ Controllers Tested: Pioneer DDJ-FLX10 vs. Denon Prime 4+"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.postid-0 .content > .content_inner > .container, .postid-0 .content > .content_inner > .full_width { background-color: #000000;}<\/style>\n[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"display:inline-block;background:#75B2A9;color:#000;padding:4px 14px;border-radius:20px;font-size:0.85em;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:18px;\">8-minute read<\/p>\n<p><strong>Two controllers, two philosophies, two price points. The Pioneer DDJ-FLX10 at \u20ac1,649 and the Denon Prime 4+ at \u20ac2,599. Both flagships, both launched in 2024, both still the go-to references for DJs looking to step up seriously in 2026. Yet they\u2019re not even playing in the same league.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 18px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);font-size:0.85em;\"><em>27 April 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"position:relative;margin:4px 0 24px;padding:24px 28px 20px;background:rgba(117,178,169,0.06);border-radius:12px;border:1px solid rgba(117,178,169,0.4);box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(117,178,169,0.2), 0 0 40px rgba(117,178,169,0.1), inset 0 0 30px rgba(117,178,169,0.03);overflow:hidden;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin:0 0 16px 0;font-size:1.4em;color:#75B2A9;letter-spacing:1px;\">Drop<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding:0 0 0 20px;list-style:none;\">\n<li style=\"position:relative;padding:6px 0 6px 8px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(117,178,169,0.12);\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:-16px;color:#75B2A9;font-weight:700;\">\u25b8<\/span> Pioneer DDJ-FLX10: 4-channel controller for Rekordbox and Serato, \u20ac1,649 MSRP. Works only with a laptop\u2014but with everything that runs on the laptop.<\/li>\n<li style=\"position:relative;padding:6px 0 6px 8px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(117,178,169,0.12);\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:-16px;color:#75B2A9;font-weight:700;\">\u25b8<\/span> Denon Prime 4+: 4-channel standalone system with a 10.1-inch touchscreen, \u20ac2,599 MSRP. Runs entirely without a laptop, including Wi-Fi streaming via Engine Prime.<\/li>\n<li style=\"position:relative;padding:6px 0 6px 8px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(117,178,169,0.12);\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:-16px;color:#75B2A9;font-weight:700;\">\u25b8<\/span> Both offer real-time stem separation. The FLX10 via Rekordbox 6.7+, the Prime 4+ natively in the hardware.<\/li>\n<li style=\"position:relative;padding:6px 0 6px 8px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(117,178,169,0.12);\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:-16px;color:#75B2A9;font-weight:700;\">\u25b8<\/span> The \u20ac950 price gap boils down to a philosophical choice: are you paying for the laptop or paying to ditch the laptop?<\/li>\n<li style=\"position:relative;padding:6px 0 6px 8px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:-16px;color:#75B2A9;font-weight:700;\">\u25b8<\/span> One-liner: FLX10 for studio, bedroom and fixed setups. Prime 4+ for mobile DJs, standalone events and anyone who wants to travel light without laptop dependency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s left in 2026: two flagships, crystal-clear roles<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nIn the mid-range the market is crowded\u2014XDJ-RX3, Rane One, Numark Mixtrack Platinum, all proven. But once you cross \u20ac1,500, only two names remain. Pioneer DJ rules the club-booth business, while Denon has positioned itself as the standalone specialist since the Prime launch in 2018. Both brands launched their flagships in 2024 and have held the fort ever since. By 2026 the field has matured\u2014firmware updates have ironed out the software quirks, accessories are available, and live tests from clubs and mobile DJs are in the wild.<\/p>\n<p>The Pioneer DDJ-FLX10 arrived to plug a gap: a club-ready performance deck that serves both Rekordbox and Serato users without forcing a brand lock-in. The Denon Prime 4+ is the refreshed upgrade of the 2019 Prime 4 platform, packing a beefier processor, fresh pads and built-in Wi-Fi streaming for TIDAL and Beatport DJ. Different blueprints, different audiences.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<h2>Hardware: Craftsmanship on Both Sides<\/h2>\n<p> &nbsp; The FLX10 weighs in at around 6.5 kilograms, while the Prime 4+ tips the scales at 11 kilograms. That\u2019s no small feat when you\u2019re hauling the unit to gigs week after week. The FLX10 features two large jog wheels with RGB-LED support\u2014Pioneer has slightly increased the diameter compared to its predecessor, the DDJ-1000. The Prime 4+ makes do with smaller jog wheels, but compensates with a central 10.1-inch touchscreen that lets you manipulate waveforms, FX, and cue points directly from the hardware. If you\u2019ve ever dreaded using a laptop screen as a secondary workspace, you\u2019ll fall in love with this display instantly. &nbsp; Both units sport solid faders\u2014Pioneer opts for Magvel Crossfaders (lifetime warranty, field-replaceable), while Denon relies on its own high-precision faders. In day-to-day club use, the difference is barely perceptible. Where they diverge is in the pads. The FLX10 packs 16 large, pressure-sensitive performance pads per deck, diving deep into Rekordbox DJ territory with Hot Cues, Beat Jump, Sampler, Keyboard, Piano, and the brand-new Stems pads. The Prime 4+ offers eight pads per deck, but makes up for it with a larger screen that either replaces or enhances many pad functions. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Software Philosophy: Laptop Partner vs. Standalone Powerhouse<\/h2>\n<p> &nbsp; The FLX10 is a laptop controller that doesn\u2019t overcomplicate things. Plug in Rekordbox with all its bells and whistles, or switch to Serato via a firmware toggle, and you\u2019re ready to roll on another platform. This is a boon for DJs who collaborate across crews\u2014there\u2019s always a common denominator. The catch? Without a laptop, you\u2019re dead in the water. No aux input for a friend who wants to drop a quick track, no USB stick playback with full performance features. &nbsp; The Prime 4+ takes the opposite route. Slide in a USB stick, pop in an SD card, hook up an external drive via USB 3.0, turn on Wi-Fi, and you\u2019ve got instant access to TIDAL, SoundCloud Go+, Beatport, and Beatsource. Engine DJ 4.0\u2014the onboard OS\u2014has, since the 2024 update, closed most of the gap with Rekordbox, offering beat grids, cue sync, loops, and samplers. What it doesn\u2019t do: proprietary Pioneer features like Phase Sync or DVS without Serato. For mobile DJs playing events where reliable Wi-Fi is a gamble, that\u2019s a genuine advantage. &nbsp; Dolby Atmos and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredbybeatz.com\/en\/dolby-atmos-in-the-car-pioneer-sphera-ends-the-stereo-era\/\">spatial audio in the car<\/a> are a different conversation entirely, but they signal the direction Pioneer and Denon are pushing in the consumer space: away from stereo, toward immersive formats. The DJ market hasn\u2019t caught up yet, but the FLX10 and Prime 4+ are the first devices whose output routing is already future-proofed for the shift. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Side-by-Side Feature Comparison<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:32px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;background:#0a0a0a;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);border:1px solid rgba(117,178,169,0.2);\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#75B2A9;color:#000;\">\n<th style=\"padding:12px 16px;text-align:left;\">Feature<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:12px 16px;text-align:center;\">Pioneer DDJ-FLX10<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:12px 16px;text-align:center;\">Denon Prime 4+<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(117,178,169,0.15);\">\n<td style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 16px;font-weight:600;\">Price (MSRP 2026)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;text-align:center;\">1.649 Euro<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;text-align:center;\">2.599 Euro<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(117,178,169,0.15);\">\n<td style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 16px;font-weight:600;\">Laptop required<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;text-align:center;\">Yes (Rekordbox \/ Serato)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;text-align:center;\">No (Standalone)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(117,178,169,0.15);\">\n<td style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 16px;font-weight:600;\">Touchscreen<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;text-align:center;\">No (Laptop screen)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;text-align:center;\">10.1-inch HD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(117,178,169,0.15);\">\n<td style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 16px;font-weight:600;\">Decks<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;text-align:center;\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;text-align:center;\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(117,178,169,0.15);\">\n<td style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 16px;font-weight:600;\">Performance Pads per Deck<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;text-align:center;\">16<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;text-align:center;\">8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(117,178,169,0.15);\">\n<td style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 16px;font-weight:600;\">Stem Separation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;text-align:center;\">via Rekordbox 6.7+<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;text-align:center;\">Native in Hardware<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(117,178,169,0.15);\">\n<td style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 16px;font-weight:600;\">Wi-Fi Streaming<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;text-align:center;\">via Laptop<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;text-align:center;\">Beatport \/ TIDAL \/ SoundCloud native<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 16px;font-weight:600;\">Weight<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;text-align:center;\">6.5 kg<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px 16px;text-align:center;\">11 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Verdict by Use Case<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:16px;margin:32px 0;flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n<div style=\"flex:1;min-width:280px;background:rgba(117,178,169,0.04);border:1px solid rgba(117,178,169,0.3);border-radius:10px;padding:20px 24px;box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(117,178,169,0.1);\">\n<div style=\"font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#75B2A9;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;\">FLX10 wins<\/div>\n<p style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.6;\"><strong style=\"color:#fff;\">Bedroom and studio DJs<\/strong> with a fixed setup and a laptop always on hand. If you\u2019re already deep in Rekordbox or Serato, you save \u20ac950 and get more pads for fine-tuning.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);margin:0;line-height:1.6;\"><strong style=\"color:#fff;\">Club residencies<\/strong> where the venue already runs Pioneer CDJs. The handoff between the FLX10 and CDJ-3000 is seamless.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1;min-width:280px;background:rgba(117,178,169,0.04);border:1px solid rgba(117,178,169,0.3);border-radius:10px;padding:20px 24px;box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(117,178,169,0.1);\">\n<div style=\"font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;color:#75B2A9;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:8px;\">Prime 4+ wins<\/div>\n<p style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.6;\"><strong style=\"color:#fff;\">Mobile DJs and wedding gigs<\/strong> where you don\u2019t want to rely on someone else\u2019s gear. Plug in a USB stick, play for eight hours straight, done.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);margin:0;line-height:1.6;\"><strong style=\"color:#fff;\">Streaming DJs<\/strong> who switch live between Beatport and TIDAL. The built-in Wi-Fi streaming is the real game-changer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What the Community Says for 2026<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp; The feedback in DJ forums is clearly divided, yet without any factionalism. On Reddit\u2019s r\/Beatmatch and in the DJ TechTools blog, the same rule of thumb has been repeated for two years: \u201cIf you want a laptop, buy the FLX10. If you don\u2019t want a laptop, buy the Prime 4+.\u201d That\u2019s not trivial\u2014both units are technically so strong that the buying decision hinges almost entirely on workflow and setup, not on sound or features. &nbsp; A mobile DJ from Cologne posted in a popular Facebook forum something to the effect of: \u201cSince I got the Prime 4+, my gear case is 40 percent lighter. No laptop, no audio interface, no cable cascade.\u201d A club resident in Berlin, by contrast, said: \u201cFLX10 with Serato on the laptop is my workhorse. Stems, performance pads, full library\u2014the Prime 4+ would be overkill for my setup.\u201d Both are right. They\u2019re simply doing different jobs. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"border-left:4px solid #75B2A9;margin:24px 0;padding:16px 20px;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);\"><p>\n \u201cThe FLX10 answers the question: which pads do I need. The Prime 4+ answers the question: which laptop do I not need.\u201d<br \/>\n<cite style=\"display:block;margin-top:8px;font-size:0.8em;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);\">\u2014 Paraphrased from the DJ TechTools community, 2026<\/cite>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The Euro-Pro Feature Check<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp; If you look purely at price-to-performance, the FLX10 gives you more pads, more software options, and a lower entry price. You pay the Prime 4+\u2019s \u20ac950 premium for what it lets you leave behind\u2014the laptop, the audio interface, the cable hell. For a resident who already carries a laptop anyway, the FLX10 is the better deal. For the mobile DJ who wants lighter luggage, those \u20ac950 are quickly earned once you factor in the time saved during load-in and strike. One fewer setup headache is worth the Prime 4+ price tag. &nbsp; If neither fits: the mid-range class (XDJ-RX3, Rane One, FLX6) covers 90 percent of needs. If you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspiredbybeatz.com\/en\/turntable-setup-under-500-euros\/\">just starting out and budgeting under \u20ac500<\/a>, focus first on turntablism basics before investing in flagships. The jump from mid to top tier is steep\u2014and it only pays off when your workflow starts to suffer. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Firmware and Longevity: Which Platform Lasts Longer<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp; Two years after launch, the firmware timelines are telling. Pioneer DJ has rolled out six major rekordbox integrations for the FLX10 since 2024, most recently the upgraded Stems engine in rekordbox 6.9 and the Lightning Cue feature. Denon DJ has aggressively expanded the Prime 4+ via Engine DJ 4.x\u2014Wi-Fi streaming with Beatsource arrived in 2025, and TIDAL integration gained its own hi-fi mode. Both brands visibly support their flagships, and in this price bracket that\u2019s far from a given. &nbsp; Ecosystem-wise, Pioneer plays the longer game: CDJ-3000 booth integration in clubs, the rekordbox Cloud library, and the upcoming Phase Sync roadmap. If you\u2019re investing long-term in a Pioneer rig, you get the roadmap guarantee. Denon positions itself as the open alternative\u2014Engine DJ runs equally on Prime Go, Prime 2, and SC6000, with firmware decisions often prioritized by community feedback. Both approaches work. Which one suits you depends on whether you\u2019re buying into an ecosystem or a single tool that slots into your existing setup. &nbsp;<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<div style=\"margin-top:40px;padding:28px 25px 8px;background:rgba(117,178,169,0.06);border-radius:12px;border:1px solid rgba(117,178,169,0.4);box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(117,178,169,0.2), 0 0 40px rgba(117,178,169,0.1), inset 0 0 30px rgba(117,178,169,0.03);\">\n<h2 style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-size:1.3em;color:#75B2A9;letter-spacing:1px;\">Q&Acirc;&amp;Acirc; after the show<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:0.85em;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);\">Click a question to reveal the answer.<\/p>\n<details style=\"margin:0;padding:0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(117,178,169,0.12);background:transparent;\">\n<summary style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-start;gap:12px;padding:14px 4px;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;font-size:1.02em;font-weight:600;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);line-height:1.4;text-align:left;\"><span>Can I use the FLX10 without a laptop?<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:0 0 16px 0;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65);line-height:1.7;font-size:0.94em;\">Not practical. The FLX10 is a controller, not a standalone unit. Without a laptop, you\u2019re limited to USB-stick playback via the mixer section\u2014no performance features. No scratching with DVS, no pads, no effects. If you want laptop-free operation, the Prime 4+ is the right choice.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:0;padding:0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(117,178,169,0.12);background:transparent;\">\n<summary style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-start;gap:12px;padding:14px 4px;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;font-size:1.02em;font-weight:600;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);line-height:1.4;text-align:left;\"><span>Do both controllers work with Serato DJ Pro?<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:0 0 16px 0;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65);line-height:1.7;font-size:0.94em;\">The FLX10 is officially compatible with both Rekordbox and Serato\u2014dual certification is a key selling point. The Prime 4+ runs primarily on Engine DJ (its own OS). Serato support is available via Serato DJ Pro with Prime platform integration, but you\u2019ll only unlock the full depth of the Prime 4+ when using Engine DJ.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:0;padding:0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(117,178,169,0.12);background:transparent;\">\n<summary style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-start;gap:12px;padding:14px 4px;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;font-size:1.02em;font-weight:600;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);line-height:1.4;text-align:left;\"><span>How good is the stem separation in direct comparison?<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:0 0 16px 0;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65);line-height:1.7;font-size:0.94em;\">Both deliver 4 stems (vocals, drums, bass, melody) in real time. The FLX10 uses the Rekordbox 6.7+ engine, while the Prime 4+ handles it natively in the hardware. Qualitatively, they\u2019re nearly identical\u2014both cleanly isolate studio tracks, and both struggle with dense live recordings. For DJ mixing purposes, the quality is more than sufficient.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:0;padding:0;background:transparent;\">\n<summary style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-start;gap:12px;padding:14px 4px;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;font-size:1.02em;font-weight:600;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9);line-height:1.4;text-align:left;\"><span>Buy used or new?<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding:0 0 16px 0;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65);line-height:1.7;font-size:0.94em;\">Both models launched in 2024. By 2026, the used market has settled\u2014expect to pay around \u20ac1,200 for a well-maintained FLX10 or about \u20ac2,000 for a Prime 4+. Check firmware versions and pad wear. The FLX10\u2019s Magvel faders are replaceable, but Denon\u2019s jogwheels aren\u2019t sold separately\u2014so avoid used units with worn jogs.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<style> details summary::-webkit-details-marker,details summary::marker{display:none !important;content:\"\" !important;} details summary{display:flex !important;align-items:center !important;justify-content:space-between !important;width:100% !important;text-align:left !important;gap:12px !important;} details summary > *:first-child{flex:1;} details summary::after{content:\"+\";flex-shrink:0;width:24px;height:24px;min-width:24px;border-radius:50%;background:#75B2A9;color:#000;display:inline-flex !important;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;margin-left:auto;transition:transform 0.3s;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(117,178,169,0.5);} details[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(45deg);} details summary:hover{color:#75B2A9 !important;} details[open]>summary{color:#75B2A9 !important;} <\/style>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<h2 style=\"line-height:1.5;color:#75B2A9;\">Practice playlist: DJ-set inspiration for 2026<\/h2>\n<p>A DJ controller is only as good as the music that plays on it. 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