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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 USB
detachable power and audio cables
+/-8% pitch control
33 1/3, 45, 78RPM playback speeds
built-in sleeve stand inside dust cover to display cover art
rubber-insulated S-shaped tone arm minimizes tracking errors
solid construction w/ great vibration damping
silver HS01 headshell comes pre-mounted 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 features 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. In addition to the familiar layout, 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. A USB connection is included for easy 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. The PLX-500 comes complete with slipmat, 45 adapter, necessary cables, and pre-mounted cartridge so you can start listening right out of the box.
TECH SPECS
Drive Method: 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: 50dB
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/ jacket stand
45 adapter
headshell w/ pre-mounted cartridge
balance + shell weight
audio conversion cord (1x stereo pin plug/1x stereo mini plug)