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Pioneer DJ PLX-500 Direct Drive Turntable

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  • Headshell with Cartridge and Stylus
  • Turntable with Direct-drive Motor
  • USB Output - Black
  • Preamplifier

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Customer Ratings
Sound quality
4.6
4.6
4.6
5.0
4.6
For beginners
4.3
4.3
4.1
4.3
4.3
Giftable
5.0
4.5
4.5
4.5
Value for money
4.4
4.7
4.7
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power source
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric,Usb Cable
connectivity tech
Wired
USB
Wired
Wired
signal format
Digital
Analog
Analog
Analog
model name
Pioneer
cs 429
cs 329
AT-LP120XUSB-BK
material
Plastic
Plastic
Plastic, Engineered Wood
Metal, Aluminum
Plastic
weight
12.7 kilograms
20 pounds
20.1 pounds
13.7 pounds
17.5 pounds
motor type
AC Motor
DC Motor
DC Motor
AC Motor
AC Motor
DC Motor

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What's in the box

  • DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE (Black)
  • Product Description

    Direct drive turntable offering a more versatile vinyl solution for DJing and leisurely listening. The PLX-500 is ready to use straight out of the box thanks to its line output, which lets you plug it into your sound system or powered speakers with no need for an external amplifier.


    From the manufacturer

    High-torque, direct drive turntable (black)

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    GO VINYL

    • The PLX-500 inherits the layout of the PLX-1000 professional turntable and produces a warm, clear analogue sound. The perfect deck if you want to start playing with vinyl or if you just want to listen to your record collection at home.
    • Solidly built with excellent vibration damping and precise audio playback, this high-torque deck has a USB out so you can make digital recordings of your vinyl collection in our free rekordbox software. You can also combine the PLX-500 with the rekordbox dvs Plus Pack, a compatible mixer and the RB-VS1-K Control Vinyl to play and scratch with digital files.

    KEY FEATURES

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    EXCELLENT SOUND DESIGN

    Just like the PLX-1000, the PLX-500 is built to produce a high-quality vinyl sound. The shortest possible audio routing from the stylus to the outputs reduces distortion, while the phone/line output switch lets you connect directly to your sound system or to powered speakers with no need for an external amplifier.

    EASY DIGITAL RECORDING

    Record your vinyl collection to high-quality digital files by simply connecting the turntable to your PC or Mac via the USB out.

    SMOOTH DJ PLAY

    Use the PLX-500 to mix and scratch your vinyl records or combine the turntable with rekordbox dvs, a compatible DJ mixer and the RB-VS1-K Control Vinyl to play and perform with your digital files.

    COVER ART DISPLAY

    Put your record covers on display while listening to your vinyl thanks to the sleeve stand inside the dust cover.

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    Pick your colour

    The PLX-500 is available in black or white to match the colour of your gear or the interior of your home.

    Start from scratch

    This turntable comes with all the accessories you need to get started: a dust cover with jacket stand, a slipmat and a silver edition PC-HS01-S headshell (cartridge and stylus included).

    rekordbox dvs

    When you use our rekordbox dj software, you can buy the rekordbox dvs Plus Pack to get low latency scratch control with music from your rekordbox library.

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    Main Features
    • Slip mat
    • Dust cover with jacket stand
    • Adapter for 45 EP records
    • Head shell (with cartridge)
    • Balance aAudio conversion cord:1 Stereo pin plug (female), 1 Stereo mini plug (male)
    • USB cord
    Turntable

    Drive Method:Servo-type direct drive

    Platter:Aluminium, die-casting diameter: 332 mm

    Motor:3-phase, brushless DC motor

    Braking System:Electronic brake

    Rotation Speed:33⅓, 45, 78 rpm

    Rotation Adjustment Range:±8 %

    Wow and Flutter:< 0.15% WRMS

    Signal-to-Noise Ratio:50 dB

    Starting Torque:> 1.6 kgf・cm

    Start Time:Within 1 sec (at 33⅓ rpm)

    SPECIFICATIONS

    Width: 450 mm

    Height:159 mm

    Depth:368 mm

    Weight:10.7 kg

    Terminals

    USB:1 USB B port

    Outputs:1 PHONO/LINE (RCA)

    Tone Arm

    Arm Type:Universal type S-shape tone arm, Gimbal-supported type, bearing structure, Static balance type

    Overhang:16 mm

    Effective Length:230.5 mm

    Tracking Error:Within 3°

    Height Adjustment Range:6 mm

    Stylus Pressure Variable Range:0-4 g (1 scale 0.1 g)

    Proper Cartridge Weight:< 9.5 g

    Cartridge type:VM

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    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    398 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, value, sound quality, ease of use, performance, and appearance of the turntable. For example, they mention it's an excellent build quality, it performs superbly, and it looks great.

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    44 customers mention36 positive8 negative

    Customers like the quality of the turntable. They say it has excellent build quality, is well thought out, and is a solid product. Some customers also mention that it exceeds the sound and quality hands down. Overall, customers find it to be a good entry-level turntable that is perfect for anyone who deejays or just to listen to LPs or any record.

    "...Feels very sturdy and sounds fantastic. It has built in wiring directly to the speaker system of your choice...." Read more

    "I have had other Pioneer products. Always good quality. This is great, beautiful and easy to use...." Read more

    "...It's solid and sounds good through the system I'm putting it through." Read more

    "...Otherwise a good turntable and with the Pioneer brand quality is a given." Read more

    22 customers mention20 positive2 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the turntable. They say it's a great buy and unbeatable quality for the price.

    "...Quality for the price is unbeatable. Will be jamming out to my Hip-Hop Vinyls for decades to come...." Read more

    "For my needs, this turntable was a good value as a second turntable in the dining room...." Read more

    "...Sounds great. Plays great. Worth the money" Read more

    "...issues you will get a very decent sound, I believe it is a good value for the money I paid...." Read more

    19 customers mention16 positive3 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the turntable. They say it sounds incredible and the spindle motor is very quiet.

    "...Feels very sturdy and sounds fantastic. It has built in wiring directly to the speaker system of your choice...." Read more

    "...It's solid and sounds good through the system I'm putting it through." Read more

    "...Sounds great. Plays great. Worth the money" Read more

    "...The sound is great and it was easy to set up. Definitey recommend!" Read more

    12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

    Customers find the turntable easy to set up and use. They mention it functions well, has a quick start up, and quick braking.

    "...Easy to set up and the pop up light makes you feel like your in the 80s early 90s. Quality for the price is unbeatable...." Read more

    "...Always good quality. This is great, beautiful and easy to use. Pulled out the old vinyl and playing the tunes like crazy! Love this turntable." Read more

    "...The sound is great and it was easy to set up. Definitey recommend!" Read more

    "...vibrations; superior cartridge for sound; beautiful appearance; easy set up and use." Read more

    9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the turntable. They mention that it performs superbly, sounds great, and plays great. The mechanism seems to work well, and it does everything they need.

    "...Sounds great. Plays great. Worth the money" Read more

    "Works like a charm. Satisfied with performance. Though there was a LARGE scratch on the top of the dust cover...." Read more

    "Got this to be able to convert records to MP3 and flac files. Does both well, and new files work well on Sony Walkman...." Read more

    "...With that being said. It is not a bad turntable. It functions well. It has quick start up and quick braking. You can scratch on it...." Read more

    8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the turntable. They mention that it has a beautiful appearance, and has stayed the same for decades.

    "...Always good quality. This is great, beautiful and easy to use. Pulled out the old vinyl and playing the tunes like crazy! Love this turntable." Read more

    "...It looks gorgeous and I choose the black one because all the other components are black as well...." Read more

    "...helps cancel out any vibrations; superior cartridge for sound; beautiful appearance; easy set up and use." Read more

    "...Sounds great, easy to set up, didn’t cost me an arm and a leg and looks good!..." Read more

    3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the response of the turntable. They mention that the platter startup is slow and the release is slow.

    "...the turntable motor is not consistent when you are doing cuts the release is slow that I have to push the record and it still plays slow....since I..." Read more

    "...It is supposed to be an entry level product, but the slow response makes it the worst to learn on. Upgrade to the 1000s and you will be much happier." Read more

    "This turntable is not optimized for scratching. Platter startup is slow." Read more

    3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the spin of the turntable. They mention that it stopped spinning after a few months.

    "I barely used this recod player. And one day it simply wouldn't spin. Tried to file a warranty claim, nope. Didn't work...." Read more

    "Ran well enough for 4yrs, then it stopped spinning. Pioneer customer service won't fix, required a New motor board $280+Labor...." Read more

    "After 2 months turntable simply quit turning, it has power...." Read more

    Big Surprise it's DUAL VOLTAGE!!
    5 Stars
    Big Surprise it's DUAL VOLTAGE!!
    I recall looking pretty closely as this is important to me being overseas. I almost bought the Audio Technica for it's external (laptop-style) dual voltage power supply. That was until noticed they had eliminated the tone-arm height adjustment from the model. For me that was an even bigger deal-breaker. So bought this one accepting the fact I'd have to run it off a transformer. Unpacking it I got a big surprise. Under the platter is a Voltage input selector SWITCH. (see pic) In the specs it does reference "110 or 220", and the plate on the back of the unit it says the same, normally, most people, seeing these two things, unless told otherwise, will assume "auto switching". So don't be fooled. The switch is not for looks. It is REQUIRED. The unit is "defaulted" to "US/north american sales" so 110 is preselected. If you're 220 where you are you must flip the switch.Now the turntable. LOVE it. Nothing about it, or the parts included feels at all cheap. and yeah I'm probably giving it extra points for the Voltage selector switch. Still, basic turntable no complaints. very happy. NOW, one last heads up, if you're counting on the "USB" function to record-mp3s to a PC, you may have to find your own software/app. There is none provided in the box. The app Pioneer says to use is downloadable and you can check it out without buying the unit first. rekordbox.com. it's free! *cough*, there are 4 versions of it, only the bottom one is free. My disc recorder just died, SO I WILL be checking this app out more closely, and return with an update, but just from glancing at the webpage, my bad-feeling radar is up. I'm betting there are other free-ware USB sound recorder apps out there that could work with this device, possibly even the sound recorder, or other Windows toy, included with Windows. BUT I've heard some rumblings that sound-quality can be an issue with the USB to PC process. Again I'll check it out and return here to update. FOR NOW I'D SAY, if you're an "audiophile" and want the highest possible quality, using this to transfer your Vinyl to digital, plan on buying a CD RECORDER that produces "audio format" CDs which you then rip with media player just as you would any store-bought CD. I rip to WAV or FLAC and then use media-human to covert those to M4a's.
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    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2023
    The weight definitely beats the Audio Technica LP 120 by a long shot. Feels very sturdy and sounds fantastic. It has built in wiring directly to the speaker system of your choice. Easy to set up and the pop up light makes you feel like your in the 80s early 90s. Quality for the price is unbeatable. Will be jamming out to my Hip-Hop Vinyls for decades to come. If your in the fence like I was just pull the trigger, this one is a keeper. Thank you and God Bless!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Big Surprise it's DUAL VOLTAGE!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2024
    I recall looking pretty closely as this is important to me being overseas. I almost bought the Audio Technica for it's external (laptop-style) dual voltage power supply. That was until noticed they had eliminated the tone-arm height adjustment from the model. For me that was an even bigger deal-breaker. So bought this one accepting the fact I'd have to run it off a transformer. Unpacking it I got a big surprise. Under the platter is a Voltage input selector SWITCH. (see pic) In the specs it does reference "110 or 220", and the plate on the back of the unit it says the same, normally, most people, seeing these two things, unless told otherwise, will assume "auto switching". So don't be fooled. The switch is not for looks. It is REQUIRED. The unit is "defaulted" to "US/north american sales" so 110 is preselected. If you're 220 where you are you must flip the switch.
    Now the turntable. LOVE it. Nothing about it, or the parts included feels at all cheap. and yeah I'm probably giving it extra points for the Voltage selector switch. Still, basic turntable no complaints. very happy. NOW, one last heads up, if you're counting on the "USB" function to record-mp3s to a PC, you may have to find your own software/app. There is none provided in the box. The app Pioneer says to use is downloadable and you can check it out without buying the unit first. rekordbox.com. it's free! *cough*, there are 4 versions of it, only the bottom one is free. My disc recorder just died, SO I WILL be checking this app out more closely, and return with an update, but just from glancing at the webpage, my bad-feeling radar is up. I'm betting there are other free-ware USB sound recorder apps out there that could work with this device, possibly even the sound recorder, or other Windows toy, included with Windows. BUT I've heard some rumblings that sound-quality can be an issue with the USB to PC process. Again I'll check it out and return here to update. FOR NOW I'D SAY, if you're an "audiophile" and want the highest possible quality, using this to transfer your Vinyl to digital, plan on buying a CD RECORDER that produces "audio format" CDs which you then rip with media player just as you would any store-bought CD. I rip to WAV or FLAC and then use media-human to covert those to M4a's.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars buena calidad
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely an Upgrade from my Audio Technica AT-LP120
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    5.0 out of 5 stars perfekt
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Hermosa tornamesa , funciona muy bien , recomiendo comprar en cual bocinas pioneer dj V70
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent machine!!
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