I am currently using the VESTAX PMC170-A
I will have to agree that the kills are rather shitty, vestax needs to pick up the similar kills as the Stanton line, their kills work very well.
Im a dj whos not into effects, my ideal mixer is one that lasts for SEVERAL years without any problems of leaky faders and a shitty EQ.
If i was to buy another board i would buy a Vestax for sure,i have had this one for two years now and not a single problem AT ALL. Always clean, no static, smooth faders, nice cross fader, and the one i have was quite affordable, 425 dollars canadian.