Pioneer DJ: PLX-500 Direct Drive USB Turntable - Black
LAB POINTS
- high-torque direct drive turntable suitable for vinyl listening or DJing
- familiar DJ-friendly layout
- built-in preamp
- easy digital recording w/ built-in USBĀ
- detachable power and audio cables
- +/-8% pitch control
- 33 1/3, 45, 78RPM playback speeds
- built-inĀ sleeve stand inside dust cover to display coverĀ art
- rubber-insulated S-shaped tone arm minimizes tracking errors
- solid construction w/ greatĀ vibration damping
- silver HS01 headshell comes pre-mountedĀ with cartridge
LAB REVIEW
Pioneer's PLX-500 inherits many key features from the popular PLX-1000, but at a lower price point. The PLX-500 featuresĀ a high-torque, direct drive motor that is suitable for DJ's that want to mix and scratch, as well as vinyl lovers that just want to listen to records. Ā In addition to the familiar layout,Ā DJ's will appreciate the the ±8% pitch control (for mixing and tempo matching) as well as the insulated S-shaped tonearm that is designed to minimize tracking errors. AĀ USB connection is included for easyĀ digital recording of your vinyl collection and the included dust cover features a unique built-in sleeve stand that allows you to display the record's cover art.Ā TheĀ PLX-500 comes complete with slipmat, 45 adapter, necessary cables, and pre-mounted cartridge so you can start listening right out of the box.Ā
TECH SPECS
- Drive Method:Ā servo-type direct drive
- Platter: die-cast aluminum, 332mm diameter
- Wow and Flutter: <0.15% WRMS
- Motor: 3-phase brushless DC motor
- Braking System: electronic
- S/N Ratio: 50dBĀ
- Starting Torque: >1/6kgf.cm
- Rotation Speed: 33-1/3rpm, 45rpm, 78rpm
- Rotation Speed Adjustment Range: ±8%
- Universal type S-shape tone arm, gimbal-supported type bearing structure, static type balance
- Start Time: within 1 second (at 33 1/3rpm)
- Dimensions: 17.7" x 6.2" x 14.4" /
- Weight: 23.59 lbs /
Comes With
- slipmat
- dust cover w/Ā jacketĀ stand
- 45 adapter
- headshell w/ pre-mounted cartridge
- balance + shell weight
- audio conversion cord (1x stereo pin plug/1x stereo mini plug)
- USB cord
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Pioneer DJ: PLX-500 Direct Drive USB Turntable - Black
Pioneer DJ: PLX-500 Direct Drive USB Turntable - Black
LAB POINTS
- high-torque direct drive turntable suitable for vinyl listening or DJing
- familiar DJ-friendly layout
- built-in preamp
- easy digital recording w/ built-in USBĀ
- detachable power and audio cables
- +/-8% pitch control
- 33 1/3, 45, 78RPM playback speeds
- built-inĀ sleeve stand inside dust cover to display coverĀ art
- rubber-insulated S-shaped tone arm minimizes tracking errors
- solid construction w/ greatĀ vibration damping
- silver HS01 headshell comes pre-mountedĀ with cartridge
LAB REVIEW
Pioneer's PLX-500 inherits many key features from the popular PLX-1000, but at a lower price point. The PLX-500 featuresĀ a high-torque, direct drive motor that is suitable for DJ's that want to mix and scratch, as well as vinyl lovers that just want to listen to records. Ā In addition to the familiar layout,Ā DJ's will appreciate the the ±8% pitch control (for mixing and tempo matching) as well as the insulated S-shaped tonearm that is designed to minimize tracking errors. AĀ USB connection is included for easyĀ digital recording of your vinyl collection and the included dust cover features a unique built-in sleeve stand that allows you to display the record's cover art.Ā TheĀ PLX-500 comes complete with slipmat, 45 adapter, necessary cables, and pre-mounted cartridge so you can start listening right out of the box.Ā
TECH SPECS
- Drive Method:Ā servo-type direct drive
- Platter: die-cast aluminum, 332mm diameter
- Wow and Flutter: <0.15% WRMS
- Motor: 3-phase brushless DC motor
- Braking System: electronic
- S/N Ratio: 50dBĀ
- Starting Torque: >1/6kgf.cm
- Rotation Speed: 33-1/3rpm, 45rpm, 78rpm
- Rotation Speed Adjustment Range: ±8%
- Universal type S-shape tone arm, gimbal-supported type bearing structure, static type balance
- Start Time: within 1 second (at 33 1/3rpm)
- Dimensions: 17.7" x 6.2" x 14.4" /
- Weight: 23.59 lbs /
Comes With
- slipmat
- dust cover w/Ā jacketĀ stand
- 45 adapter
- headshell w/ pre-mounted cartridge
- balance + shell weight
- audio conversion cord (1x stereo pin plug/1x stereo mini plug)
- USB cord
Original: $449.00
-65%$449.00
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Description
LAB POINTS
- high-torque direct drive turntable suitable for vinyl listening or DJing
- familiar DJ-friendly layout
- built-in preamp
- easy digital recording w/ built-in USBĀ
- detachable power and audio cables
- +/-8% pitch control
- 33 1/3, 45, 78RPM playback speeds
- built-inĀ sleeve stand inside dust cover to display coverĀ art
- rubber-insulated S-shaped tone arm minimizes tracking errors
- solid construction w/ greatĀ vibration damping
- silver HS01 headshell comes pre-mountedĀ with cartridge
LAB REVIEW
Pioneer's PLX-500 inherits many key features from the popular PLX-1000, but at a lower price point. The PLX-500 featuresĀ a high-torque, direct drive motor that is suitable for DJ's that want to mix and scratch, as well as vinyl lovers that just want to listen to records. Ā In addition to the familiar layout,Ā DJ's will appreciate the the ±8% pitch control (for mixing and tempo matching) as well as the insulated S-shaped tonearm that is designed to minimize tracking errors. AĀ USB connection is included for easyĀ digital recording of your vinyl collection and the included dust cover features a unique built-in sleeve stand that allows you to display the record's cover art.Ā TheĀ PLX-500 comes complete with slipmat, 45 adapter, necessary cables, and pre-mounted cartridge so you can start listening right out of the box.Ā
TECH SPECS
- Drive Method:Ā servo-type direct drive
- Platter: die-cast aluminum, 332mm diameter
- Wow and Flutter: <0.15% WRMS
- Motor: 3-phase brushless DC motor
- Braking System: electronic
- S/N Ratio: 50dBĀ
- Starting Torque: >1/6kgf.cm
- Rotation Speed: 33-1/3rpm, 45rpm, 78rpm
- Rotation Speed Adjustment Range: ±8%
- Universal type S-shape tone arm, gimbal-supported type bearing structure, static type balance
- Start Time: within 1 second (at 33 1/3rpm)
- Dimensions: 17.7" x 6.2" x 14.4" /
- Weight: 23.59 lbs /
Comes With
- slipmat
- dust cover w/Ā jacketĀ stand
- 45 adapter
- headshell w/ pre-mounted cartridge
- balance + shell weight
- audio conversion cord (1x stereo pin plug/1x stereo mini plug)
- USB cord




















