Reply to any advice for 3/4 channel mixers pls

hey all,

seeing as i live miles from any decent store to try some out wanted to ask some advice on here...i'm just starting out on traktor and realising i'll need a 3 or 4 channel mixer soon to really get the most out of the sample decks etc.

i've always been strictly into battle mixers only (2 channels) as i always wanted a great scratch mixer, and i've been really happy with my pioneer djm 909 (even like the fader for scratching) so I really haven't been following the latest mixers for ages...would really appreciate some tips for a 3 or 4 channel mixer great for traktor and with a good fader for scratching?

From what i've seen on manufacturers sites i'm looking at either a rane or pioneer but they're not cheap! wanted the opinions of people who actually use (and scratch with them)

much appreciated!