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Pioneer DJ PLX-500 Direct Drive Turntable

Turntable with Direct-drive Motor, Preamplifier, Headshell with Cartridge and Stylus, and USB Output - Black
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Pioneer DJ PLX-500 Direct Drive Turntable
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Spin, Digitize, and DJ with the Same Deck

Get used to a great deck, and you'll want to use it everywhere. And with the Pioneer DJ PLX-500 turntable, you can. Whether you're an analog enthusiast or a performer at heart, the PLX-500 has features to take you from the living room to the booth. The keynote of this unit is its quality analog playback. This is thanks to a smooth and dependable direct-drive motor, short-excursion tone arm with headshell, cartridge, and stylus, and neutral onboard preamp. On top of that, a die-cast aluminum platter and switchable Phono (mixer)/Line (speaker) output make the PLX-500 a winner for DJing. Performers will love parading their record sleeves on the dust cover's stand. And music lovers will enjoy digitizing their collection via USB while they jam.

Includes everything you need to get started

Taking a page from the PLX-1000's book, the Pioneer DJ PLX-500 includes all you need to start enjoying and working your vinyl collection. A dust cover to keep your environment clean. A slipmat for spinning. A quality headshell and cartridge for uncolored playback. And a USB cable and free download of rekordbox software to digitize and manage your records. These accessories are just part of the reason Sweetwater recommends the PLX-500 to first-time performers and analog enthusiasts both.

Pioneer DJ PLX-500 Direct Drive Turntable Features:
  • Built for spinning, digitizing, and DJing
  • Quality analog playback:
    • Smooth, dependable direct-drive motor
    • Built-in preamplifier
    • Short path from the stylus to the output
    • Includes headshell with cartridge and stylus
  • Switchable Phono/Line output:
    • Phono out connects to a mixer
    • Line out connects directly to speakers
  • USB output digitizes your vinyl while you enjoy
  • Dust cover with stand shows off your latest release or what's on deck
  • Includes all you need to get started: slipmat, balance weights, stereo audio cables, USB cord, and rekordbox digital download
Take your vinyl enjoyment to new heights with the Pioneer DJ PLX-500 Direct Drive Turntable!

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Tech Specs

  • Motor: Direct
  • Speeds: 33, 45, 78
  • Pitch Control: ±8%
  • Arm Style: S Shape
  • Playback: Fully Manual
  • Platter: Die-cast Aluminum, 13.07" Diameter
  • Torque: ≥1.6kg/cm
  • USB: 1 x Type B
  • Analog Outputs: 1 x 1/8" TRS
  • Features: Black Finish, USB Cable Included, RCA Cable Included
  • Cartridge Included: Yes, VM
  • Power Source: AC Power Cable (included)
  • Height: 6.24"
  • Width: 17.71"
  • Depth: 14.46"
  • Weight: 23.58 lbs
  • Manufacturer Part Number: PLX-500-K/FWUXEGCB

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Reviews

Excellent TT
Not only does this Turntable look fantastic, it sounds GREAT! I do online music podcasts and it works amazingly. Simple set up and I love the fact that it is 3 speed. Just a great piece for the bucks!
Music background: Long time record collector and online music DJ
Looks Sweeeet
Looks great, sounds great, and feels very nice!
Excellent Starter
I don't have a lot to compare to because I've never used turntables before now, but these are really solid and very easy to setup & configure. As usual, great product from Pioneer. I'm connecting them to my DDJ-SX3 via Line Input with the built-in preamp and very impressed. As always, customer support from Sweetwater was top notch.
Music background: DJ
Sounds great and is solid
I was having skipping issues with a more economical model, so I decided to trade up. This turntable is exactly what I was looking for, no skips and deep sound.
Music background: Guitar/Synth Novice!
sounds great
sounds great