199719981999200020012002200320042005200620072008   2006 11 to 100 > 1 Paul van Dyk  - PVD has retained his crown as the world’s number one DJ in 2006. The German trancer remains top dog for the second year running. 2 Armin van Buuren  - After spending three years at No.3, Dutch trance star Armin has beaten the mighty Tiësto to second place. His hard work continues to pay off. 3 Tiësto  - Three times No.1 DJ Tiësto remains one of the world's biggest spinners, capable of filling stadiums with his epic Dutch trance sounds. 4 Christopher Lawrence  - North American trance don Lawrence is leading the scene Stateside and is increasingly present on the global stage. He's climbed up 10 places since last year. 5 DJ Dan  - US jock Dan wins the 'Highest House DJ' accolade this year. Although something of a dark horse in Europe, in the States he's huge. 6 Ferry Corsten  - Ferry has had a number of big hits over the years, and 2006 was a great year for him - his album received critical acclaim the world over. 7 Sasha  - Sasha is the highest placed British DJ in this year's poll, and still one of the world's biggest. He played at Sonar in Barcelona for the first time in 2006. 8 John Digweed  - Diggers has been in the Top 10 for years, and has constantly strived to inject new sounds into his sets. He's a true renaissance man. 9 Above & Beyond  - The DJ/production trio are one of the main acts breathing new life into the trance scene. It's no surprise they have finally broken into the Top 10. 10 Deep Dish  - The Washington-based duo fill clubs the world over, and have won many awards over the years whilst remixing the likes of Madonna.