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Pioneer DJ PLX-500 Direct Drive Turntable

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Style: Turntable


Features

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

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.

Brand: Pioneer DJ


Connectivity Technology: Wired


Included Components: DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE (Black)


Special Feature: Direct-Drive


Material: Plastic


Item Weight: 29.49 Pounds


Style: Turntable


Color: Black


Model Name: Pioneer


Compatible Devices: Speaker


Item Weight: 29.5 pounds


Product Dimensions: 18.3 x 22.2 x 11 inches


Country of Origin: China


Item model number: PLX500K


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: August 30, 2016


Color Name: Black


Compatible Devices: Speaker


Signal Format: Digital


Speaker Amplification Type: active


Material Type: Plastic


Power Source: Corded Electric


Voltage: 1.2E+2 Volts (DC)


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  • Would recommend, good balance of quality and price
Style: Turntable
While it may not have quartz-regulated speed, the speed is very accurate and there is no audible wow and flutter. Currently I have no equipment to measure that. The motor is at least as good as Audio Technica AT-LP120XUSB, or better- it spins up and slows down faster. The tonearm is exactly the same. The build quality seems better (buttons and general feel of the device). Sadly, the output cable is attached permanently and quite short - about 90cm. And there is no ground connector on the turntable. The built-in preamp is OK to see if it works, but that's about it (same story as AT-LP120XUSB that I had before moving). You really should get a separate preamp (Fosi Audio X2 is good and cheap-ish), that improves the sound more than upgrading the cartridge. The included cartridge is actually pretty good, I was happily surprised by it, since it's conical and has no specifications given other than that - I will keep using it until the stylus is old and then upgrade. And it does come adjusted well enough, at least on mine. Sounds best with 3g tracking force and 2.5g anti-skating. But to get it to sound best, get a much thicker slipmat, or just put a rubber one ON the included felt one - the tonearm height is adjustable, but at minimum setting it's still a little too high for the included cartridge. Mine sounds best after adding a 3mm rubber mat on the existing one, and then setting thearm height to 0.8mm. The height adjustment does audibly affect the highs and lows, and it is the reason to get this over the AT-LP120X (there is a bit more or less bass, but more importantly the highs get least distorted with the correct arm height, especially in the inner groove). This height adjustment lets you use cartridges of different heights in the future, without customizing the headshell or doing something equally wacky- the angle at which the cartridge is is important, as it makes the sides of the stylus parallel to the sides of the stylus used to cut the original record, and thus your stylus will follow them more accurately. And that angle xepends on the arm height. You can also get an Audio Technica AT-LP140X and it has that height adjustment, but has no preamp and is more expensive than this Pioneer PLX-500 AND a better preamp. So the Pioneer is a more cost-effective option that will probably be at least just as good. Also the lid on the black version of PLX-500 is darker-tinted clear instead of just clear, this may affect your colour choice (there is also a white version of this turntable). The legs have a lot of travel, so you can level it properly even on a saggy old shelf. But probably don't use furniture so flimsy that it tilts when you open the lid, this would make leveling difficult. The anti-skating does work, as in adjusting it does make the arm move inwards or outwards on a smooth surface, no idea if it's accurate though. And it does seem to have quartz speed control, as there is in fact a quartz resonator connected to one of the chips on the motor controller board (the chip name is painted over though. A second resonator is for the USB ADC, but I don't mean that one). And you most likely will need to do some simple modifications if you want an Audio Technica cartridge, as there is a low-pass filter on the preamp board, and it's after the switch for some reason. So it's always in circuit. And that increases the capacitance, and most AT cartridges require an extermely low capacitance that probably the cable alone has. But it's literally bridging 2 inductors and removing 2 capacitors, and maybe replacing the cable with jacks if you are so inclined. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2024 by Krzysztof Czarnecki Krzysztof Czarnecki

  • Excellent DJ turntable
Style: Turntable
A great turntable for the money. Well made, easy to set up and it plays great. I was impressed by the design, the materials and the performance. Highly recommended. It will not return the tone arm after the last song has played, if that is what you are looking for. But, it does have adjustment for gram force on the stylus, track alignment and platter spin accuracy. The tone arm release allows the arm to "float" down at a slow speed so the stylus is in the track groove with jumping or skipping. The feet are adjustable so the platter is level and there is enough mass to the unit to absorb being bumped. I have had this table for about three months and as you can tell I am very happy with it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2024 by Bluesman

  • Very High Quality!
Style: Turntable
I read the reviews on this turntable, and other turntables, before buying this Pioneer turntable. This is no piece of junk, it has some weight to it and every aspect of the turntable makes me happy that I bought it. If there was something negative about this product, I'd report it; but there's not. I've been playing my 50- year-old vinal records on it (both 33 and 45) since purchasing this unit and the sound quality is absolutely excellent! If I had to do it all over again, I'd buy this turntable again. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025 by Stephen P

  • vary happy customer!
Style: Turntable
I love the pioneer dj turntable, took it out of the box and it felt like a good quality product should , heavy , instructions were detailed like they should be step by step. and the platform that the records lays on went on like it should ! That was the problem on the gemini turntables that i bought . so i am a vary satisfied customer that i will buy another one ( pioneer). thank amazon for returning my refund in a timely manner and to the customer service agent amy who maid that possible. vary happy ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2025 by yolanda coronado

  • If this is your budget, this is the best product you can buy.
Style: Turntable
I have been using the turntable for about a week and I was not completely satisfied with the unit for 1 specific reason: I was having problems of low frequency feedback from the subwoofer after certain amplifier volume. I was using a Lenco L75 and never had that problem at the tested volume. However the Lenco, because of the age, was having other issues like noises transfered from the idler to the plater, between others, of course this just after 51 years of loyal service. I found that the problem is significant reduced if you play the records with the dust cover down. I was using it open. The second issue that I found was that the tone arm height adjustment doesn't allow me to low it enough to have the arm horizontal to use it with an Ortofon 2M Bronze. I have no complaints with other issues, but is a fact that this turntable needs an improvement handling the vibration absorption. It looks gorgeous and I choose the black one because all the other components are black as well. As other customers, I noticed that the construction is not heavy duty, but it is not an expensive device, so what you pay is what you get. Besides the described issues you will get a very decent sound, I believe it is a good value for the money I paid. I am using an Ortofon 2M Bronze cartridge and I am not planning to use this turntable for scratching or as a DJ, just to listen music at home. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2021 by Oscar Navarro Oscar Navarro

  • Pioneer DJ PLX-500
Style: Turntable
I needed a new turntable to play all my old vinyl. Love this turntable. It is extremely well built and love it with the DM-40D 4 " speakers.
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2025 by penguins fan

  • Pioneer turntable
Style: Turntable
Easy to set up and operate. Sound quality is excellent! Got cheaper turntable that was not good. If you spend a little more for a better sound, get a Pioneer.
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2025 by bejong2

  • Love It!
Style: Turntable
I love this turntable! It plays both my 45 and 33 vinyl with no worry about belts (it is a direct drive turntable). The sound is great, speed is accurate, and I get no skips when my vinyl plays. I do not use the DJ functions, and only use it for listening.
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2025 by D. Reynolds

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