PLX-1000 vs Denon DP-500M
The DP-500M matches the PLX-1000 on wow & flutter (0.100%), effective length (230 mm), drive type (Direct), and platter material (Aluminum).
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The Pioneer DJ PLX-1000 is a professional-grade direct-drive analog turntable designed for DJs and vinyl enthusiasts. It features a high-torque direct-drive motor that reaches 33⅓ rpm in 0.3 seconds with over 4.5 kgf·cm starting torque, ensuring stable rotation and precise control for scratching and mixing. The heavy-mass zinc die-cast chassis with 8mm-thick resin reinforcement and 9mm vibration-damping base minimizes resonance and feedback. The S-shaped universal tonearm includes rubber insulation to reduce howling, with adjustable height and stylus pressure. Pitch control offers ±8%, ±16%, and ±50% ranges with a reset button. Detachable RCA, power, and ground cables enhance flexibility and durability. Gold-plated RCA outputs deliver low-impedance, high-quality audio. Includes headshell, weights, slip mat, dust cover, and adapters.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The DP-500M matches the PLX-1000 on wow & flutter (0.100%), effective length (230 mm), drive type (Direct), and platter material (Aluminum).
The SL-50C's wow & flutter is 0.025% against the PLX-1000's 0.100%. Both share effective length (230 mm), drive type (Direct), and platter material (Aluminum).
The SL-1200MK7's wow & flutter is 0.025% against the PLX-1000's 0.100%. Both share effective length (230 mm), drive type (Direct), and platter material (Aluminum).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The TN-4D-SE's effective length is 223 mm against the PLX-1000's 230 mm. Both share wow & flutter (0.100%), drive type (Direct), and platter material (Aluminum).
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