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product_id: 33638140
title: "PLX-500 Direct Drive Turntable"
brand: "pioneer dj"
price: "€ 1098.23"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Pioneer Dj"
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region: Austria
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# Direct-drive motor for precise vinyl playback USB output for seamless digital recording Adjustable tonearm height for perfect sound tuning PLX-500 Direct Drive Turntable

**Brand:** pioneer dj
**Price:** € 1098.23
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Spin your vibe, own the moment with PLX-500 Direct Drive!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** PLX-500 Direct Drive Turntable by pioneer dj
- **How much does it cost?** € 1098.23 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

- • **Sleek Cover Art Display:** Show off your favorite record sleeves with the integrated dust cover sleeve stand—vinyl listening just got a stylish upgrade.
- • **Plug & Play USB Recording:** Effortlessly capture your vinyl collection in high-quality digital format by connecting directly to your PC or Mac.
- • **Customizable Tonearm Height:** Fine-tune the tonearm up to 6mm to optimize cartridge alignment and unlock richer highs and deeper bass.
- • **Precision Direct-Drive Power:** Experience ultra-stable 33.3 RPM speed with minimal wow and flutter, ensuring your vinyl sounds exactly as intended.
- • **Built-In Preamp & Line Output:** Connect instantly to powered speakers or sound systems without extra gear—perfect for both casual listening and DJ setups.

## Overview

The Pioneer PLX-500 is a versatile direct-drive turntable designed for both DJs and vinyl enthusiasts. It features a stable motor with precise speed control, USB connectivity for easy digital recording, and an adjustable tonearm height for superior sound customization. Ready to use out of the box with built-in preamp and line output, it combines solid build quality with stylish design elements like a cover art display stand, making it a cost-effective, high-performance choice for modern vinyl lovers.

## 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: Solid build and great quality. - One of the better turntables. Very solidly built. Mechanics work perfect. I’ve only had this Pioneer table for a few weeks but so far am very satisfied. Works flawlessly with no problems at all. The only thing I miss is the auto return but that doesn’t seem to be as popular as in the past. The cartridge with stylus supplied is of average or lower quality. I replaced it with a much better one. As of now I do recommend this Pioneer turntable.

## 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 |
| Additional Features | Direct-Drive |
| Best Sellers Rank | #12,221 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #8 in DJ Turntables #243 in Audio & Video Turntables #4,292 in Music Recording Equipment |
| Brand | Pioneer DJ |
| Built-In Media | DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE (Black) |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Speaker |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 515 Reviews |
| Cycles | AC Motor |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00841300100423 |
| Included Components | DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE (Black) |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 17.72"L x 14.49"W x 6.26"H |
| Item Type Name | PLX-500-K |
| Item Weight | 12.7 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Pioneer |
| Material | Plastic |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 33.3 RPM |
| Mfr Part Number | PLX500K |
| Model Name | Pioneer |
| Model Number | PLX500K |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Signal Format | Digital |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 75 dB |
| Special Feature | Direct-Drive |
| Style Name | Turntable |
| UPC | 841300100423 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited. |

## 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)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid build and great quality.
*by G***F on March 29, 2026*

One of the better turntables. Very solidly built. Mechanics work perfect. I’ve only had this Pioneer table for a few weeks but so far am very satisfied. Works flawlessly with no problems at all. The only thing I miss is the auto return but that doesn’t seem to be as popular as in the past. The cartridge with stylus supplied is of average or lower quality. I replaced it with a much better one. As of now I do recommend this Pioneer turntable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

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*Last updated: 2026-07-24*