Pioneer PLX-500 White Direct Drive DJ Turntable PLX500W Beginner Japan PLX500
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About this product
The Pioneer PLX-500 is a direct-drive DJ turntable in white, featuring an aluminum platter, S-shaped tonearm, and USB output for digitizing vinyl. It has pitch control with +/-50% range, plays MP3 files, and includes a USB cable. Designed for beginners, it offers detachable headshell and RCA/phono outputs. Priced at $531.82.
Our take
This turntable is a great entry into vinyl DJing. The direct drive is reliable, and the USB output makes ripping records easy. I like the detachable headshell for swapping cartridges. Pitch range is wide at +/-50%, but only 33.3 RPM—no 45 RPM. At $531, it's affordable for a Pioneer deck, but build feels a bit plasticky compared to higher-end models.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Direct drive for stable rotation
- USB output to digitize vinyl
- Detachable headshell for easy cartridge swap
Cons
- Only 33.3 RPM, no 45 RPM support
- Plastic construction feels less premium
- No included cartridge or slipmat
Specifications
- Materials sourced from Unknown
- Platter Material Aluminum
- Active/Passive NA
- Color White
- Items Included USB cable
- Drive Type Direct Drive
Show all 21 specifications
- MPN
- PLX-500
- Audio Outputs
- RCA/Phono Female
- California Prop 65 Warning
- NA
- Tonearm Shape
- S-Shaped
- Brand
- Pioneer
- Type
- DJ Turntable
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Manufacturer Warranty
- None
- Model
- PLX-500-W
- Features
- Detachable Headshell
- Speed Settings
- 33.3 RPM
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Pitch Range
- +/- 50 %
- Playable File Formats
- MP3
- UPC
- 4573201240484
