Pioneer DJ
954 reviews at 4.7/5: the highest score and backing among the 3 turntables in this catalog.
Best for: Anyone who wants to start with real vinyl (playing or scratching) without paying Technics prices, and prefers the black finish.
Editor's score 0-10, only comparable within turntables.
| Drive type | Direct-drive |
|---|---|
| Cartridge included | Yes |
| Weight | 10.7 kg |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| USB | Direct digital recording to PC/Mac |
|---|---|
| DVS compatible | Yes, together with rekordbox dvs and RB-VS1-K timecode vinyl |
| Cover Art Display | Shows the track's cover art while playing |
| Dust cover | Included |
The PLX-500-K is exactly the same turntable as the PLX-500-W in this catalog, but in black finish: direct-drive, cartridge included, digital recording over USB, and DVS compatible together with rekordbox dvs and the RB-VS1-K timecode vinyl (not included) to scratch your digital files. The sound design is inherited from the PLX-1000, Pioneer's higher-end reference model, adapted to a much more accessible price.
With 954 reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it's the highest score among the 3 turntables in this catalog, and by far the one with the most reviews, nearly double the white version (455 reviews). At €329, it's actually a touch cheaper than the white version (€341), and with considerably more review backing. At nearly 11 kg, it's just as solid and stable as its white sibling: built to stay in one place.
Best for: Anyone who wants to start with real vinyl (playing or scratching) without paying Technics prices, and prefers the black finish.
954 reviews at 4.7/5, the highest review volume among the 3 turntables in this catalog, nearly double the white version.
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