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product_id: 33638140
title: "PLX-500 Direct Drive Turntable"
brand: "pioneer dj"
price: "$U50538"
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reviews_count: 9
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# High-fidelity vinyl sound USB digital recording ready Adjustable tonearm height PLX-500 Direct Drive Turntable

**Brand:** pioneer dj
**Price:** $U50538
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Spin your vibe, own the groove — Pioneer PLX-500, where classic meets cutting-edge.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** PLX-500 Direct Drive Turntable by pioneer dj
- **How much does it cost?** $U50538 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- pioneer dj enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pioneer dj brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Versatility:** Ready out-of-the-box with line output—no external amp needed for instant listening or DJing.
- • **Sleek Cover Art Display:** Show off your favorite record sleeves with the built-in dust cover sleeve stand for that extra style.
- • **Seamless USB Connectivity:** Effortlessly digitize your vinyl collection by connecting directly to your PC or Mac.
- • **Studio-Grade Sound Quality:** Experience pristine, rich vinyl audio that rivals professional setups.
- • **Customizable Tonearm Height:** Fine-tune your playback with a 6mm adjustable tonearm for optimal cartridge alignment.

## Overview

The Pioneer DJ PLX-500 is a direct drive turntable designed for both DJs and vinyl enthusiasts seeking high-quality sound and versatile functionality. Featuring a servo-type motor for accurate speed control, USB output for easy digital recording, and an adjustable tonearm height for precise cartridge setup, it delivers professional-grade performance straight out of the box. Its built-in preamp and line output enable plug-and-play use with powered speakers or sound systems, while the dust cover’s sleeve stand lets you showcase your record art. A cost-effective, stylish solution that bridges analog warmth with modern convenience.

## 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.

Review: Would recommend, good balance of quality and price - 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.
Review: Excellent DJ 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.

## Features

- Excellent sound design, just like the PLX-1000 the PLX-500 is built to produce a high-quality vinyl sound
- Easy digital recording by connecting the turntable to your PC or MAC via the USB out
- Use the PLX-500 to mix and scratch your vinyl record or combine the turntable with rekordbox dvs, a compatible DJ mixer and the RB-VS1-K Control Vinyl to play and perform 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
- Servo-type direct drive. Tone Arm - Height Adjustment Range: 6 mm

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01K1WUS9O |
| Best Sellers Rank | #22,127 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #14 in DJ Turntables #447 in Audio & Video Turntables #7,197 in Music Recording Equipment |
| Color Name | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Speaker |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (501) |
| Date First Available | August 30, 2016 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 27.9 pounds |
| Item model number | PLX500K |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 18.3 x 22.2 x 11 inches |
| Signal Format | Digital |
| Speaker Amplification Type | active |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Pioneer DJ
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Speaker
- **Included Components:** DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE (Black)
- **Item Weight:** 12.7 Kilograms
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Maximum Rotational Speed:** 33.3 RPM
- **Model Name:** Pioneer
- **Special Feature:** Direct-Drive
- **Style:** Turntable

## Images

![PLX-500 Direct Drive Turntable - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A139FM1QxuL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it work with Serato Scratch Live?**
A: yes. The plx 500 works with serato dj. You'll need a mixer with serato sound card/license or the add ons that allow you to connect to your computer. For the record, I love my plx 500. Just recorded my first vinyl record to digital format about an hour ago.

**Q: Is this turntable automatic?**
A: Poor turntable for djing as far as automatic its not.

**Q: How hard is this to set up as i know nothing.  Can i play music from my phone to this?**
A: This is a turntable it has no speakers or amp, you cannot play music from this device.

**Q: Por favor, cuál es el peso total de esta tornamesa?**
A: Pesa 10.7 Kgr (23.6 Lbs)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Would recommend, good balance of quality and price
*by K***I on October 3, 2024*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent DJ turntable
*by B***N on December 29, 2024*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very happy with this turntable! Great if you have floor vibration issues.
*by R***N on February 1, 2024*

I recently took up carpet in my "cave" and put down LVP. I was rocking my vintage 1979 technics turntable, which was working fine, until we removed the carpet. With the LVP the vibration from the floor was ridiculous! I tried everything from purchasing pads that go under the feet of the turntable to absorb vibration, to putting a heavy concrete paver under the turntable, then bought a turntable platform to go under the old turntable which was supposed to absorb vibration and skipping of the stylus. Nothing worked. So I decided to upgrade my turntable. A review said it was heavy, and I like Pioneer products, so I decided on this one. I do have this turntable on the platform, as the platform wasn't cheap. However there is NO stylus skipping anymore. I can walk all over the room and there is no problem at all. I wish I had purchased this first so I would have avoided all of the other so-called fixes. The sound is great and it was easy to set up. Definitey recommend!

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