When unboxing the PLX-1000 you get a sense of this turntable's considerable mass; it weighs 28.9 pounds (13.1 kg); an equivalent Rega or Music Hall belt-drive model weighs a third less.

Pioneer just released the $700 PLX-1000 direct drive professional analog turntable designed for DJs who enjoy the look, feel, and performance of vinyl for music playback. The model offers a highly ...

Those who thought that traditional turntables were dying a death in the DJ market forgot to tell Pioneer, which has just announced the PLX-1000 high-torque direct drive turntable. Given its design, ...

Pioneer DJ has unveiled the new PLX-500 direct-drive turntable. It's a more affordable version of the company's PLX-1000 turntable but gets the added benefit of a USB output for ripping and recording ...

Priced at a far more reasonable £269/€349/$349 with an included cartridge, the PLX-500 is a cut down version of Pioneer's PLX-1000 that matches the original Technics SL-1200MK2 almost spec-for ...

Pioneer has announced the forthcoming release of a new professional turntable for DJs who prefer to spin and scratch vinyl. The PLX-1000 features a familiar layout, precision pitch control and a ...

Pioneer DJ PLX-500 The launch of Pioneer's high-end PLX-1000 DJ turntable last year caused a few 'oohs' and 'ahhhs', and fitted nicely into that gap left by the demise of the mighty Technics 1210.

Pioneer DJ will release a new direct drive turntable in September, promising "warm, clear analogue sound". The PLX-500, retailing at £299, comes with a line output meaning it can be directly connected ...

At first glance, maybe glimpsed in a darkened club, the PLX-500 could easily be mistaken for a classic Technics turntable. The PLX-500 is a slimmed-down version of the PLX-1000 that Pioneer ...

Partner Article. Preorders for the Pioneer DJ PLX-CRSS12: The Ultimate Hybrid Turntable are now being taken by DJKIT. The much awaited Pioneer DJ PLX-CRSS12 is now available for presale, says djkit, ...

Pioneer DJ’s latest direct-drive deck is a more affordable version of the company’s PLX-1000 deck and now comes with a USB output for recording vinyl into digital files. The PLX-500 comes from Pioneer ...