I've been using this turntable for the last 4 years and I love it.
@ARCASIAUK4 ай бұрын
Worth getting it over the PLX1000?
@thomasfitz3 ай бұрын
Considering the PLX-500 or the Technics 1500C
@ccrm10 Жыл бұрын
I get such good information from you, very honest! Thank you!
@Recordology Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@QoraxAudio Жыл бұрын
8:25 Yes, that headshell is cast aluminium. They added a 3600L because it's cheap just to get you going, but you're supposed to get a proper aftermarket DJ cartridge that suits your taste, like the Ortofon Concorde MKII Mix. 11:30 Instead of a taller cartridge, you could get a thicker mat instead.
@hunterman448 Жыл бұрын
Any suggestions for a thicker slipmats?
@moonytheloony6516 Жыл бұрын
The issue for me is the lower quality fixed audio cables. One would think that since this thing costs roughly $369 brand new, that Pioneer would at least offer better fixed cables like Pro-Ject offers on one of their turntables. Technically the cables can be upgraded by a professional or even have them removed and replaced with audio output jacks however that's an added expense. Buying the Audio Technica LP120 at $349 makes better sense in my opinion. It has everything the PL-500 has (it weighs 17.6 lbs which is fairly hefty) except for the vertical tracking which is not that big of a deal, but that's just me.
@JoeOrber Жыл бұрын
Wow, great turntable! I've been thinking about replacing the cheap belt-driven turntable in my bedroom, and this might be the one to get! Thanks for a great video and thorough review, keep up the great work! 👍
@EggyMusic2024 Жыл бұрын
using this one for the last 3 years pretty much every weekend. works just great :) nice review!
@TorontoJon Жыл бұрын
Another great in-depth video, Record-ology. It's great to see Pioneer back into the game of having turntables manufactured. :)
@user-kv3ue5fp4c11 ай бұрын
Pioneer didn't manufacturer this....Hanpin did.
@retlaw7448 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see your excitement about this turntable!!😎 Happy spinning from IOWA!!!!
@0386rm Жыл бұрын
I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE!!!
@stevesstuff1450 Жыл бұрын
This appears to have much of the chassis - the positioning of the AC cord and phono lead, the arm and adjustment assembly are virtually identical to the original AT-LP120, but maybe also features the totally silent motor, and much improved pre-amp of the LP120X; you can tell it's from the same manufacturer !! 😆 It looks gorgeous though in its bright white finish! Seeing you handle and use it, it also seems very solidly built, with good quality tonearm bearings. Nice one! 👍
@zombiehuntertim Жыл бұрын
I'm saving up for an LP120x primarily for 78's. Hope to see a future video with this one 🙂
@LACIS777 Жыл бұрын
Pioneer DJ PLX-500 can do 78.
@ronaldweed6103 Жыл бұрын
I am still looking for a TT. I gotta look at this one. Thx for sharing this. I like this. 👍
@johnmarchington3146 Жыл бұрын
I am surprised about the VTA with the supplied cartridge. You would have thought that that would have been designed correctly for that cartridge. Apart from that it seems like a very nice turntable
@7JANEWAY Жыл бұрын
Another good one, Mr. R!!! Could you do a show on the Audio Technica LP 140XP? Yes, it costs more than a AT LP 120XP, but IMHO it’s worth the upgrade. It too is a DJ turntable that’s great for listening, too. I request this because the 140 doesn’t get the attention it deserves. I know your channel is aimed towards vinyl hobby beginners.However, this TT is worth checking out for beginners or for those who are ready for an upgrade. It’s also a good service to let those who are just starting to also give them a FYI as to where they could go once they’ve been in the hobby for a time. The more information, the better!!!
@sdr6950 Жыл бұрын
This turntable looks really nice, with great features (minus the built in RCA cable). I'd say a great value for the money. Nice review.
@Recordology Жыл бұрын
Totally agree
@Rebel9668 Жыл бұрын
Okay, after watching this I broke down and bought one on Amazon. It should arrive sometime this Sunday. I got a "nearly new" one as well for $302.00 Still looking to transplant my BSR MA65 into a new cabinet though for extended listening and to be able to play my 16rpm records again. I play most of my 78's on a vintage Brunswick-Collander Company console from 1917, but I do have a few modern 78's with microgrooves that need a modern width stylus. The newest 78 of mine was made in 2019 by a company called Rivermont records. They come in early 20th century style paper 78 sleeves with a 1920's retro look and their labels have that retro look as well. You do know that modern 78's have a better sound than 33 1/3 and 45's too, right? The higher speed gives more range I believe, which is why they didn't really make a lot of 16rpm music records, most of them just being spoken word.
@stanleycostello9610 Жыл бұрын
I've got a lot of mono records, so I have a mono cartridge which I put in the little hole on the back of the plinth.
@ReneAlexisPenalozaMunoz Жыл бұрын
I just bought one and it's on the way as I write. I will only use it to listening records so I guess will perform well. Great review. Thx.
@ThatVinylChannel Жыл бұрын
The cover works just like the Uturn Orbit does, or at least the 2nd gen of the Orbit that I had. I suspect the hinges are 100% plastic without anything else. This would save money on the build of each unit. Not much but enough to make a difference.
@mrgrinch9865 Жыл бұрын
Use to have one of those technics turntable. They are great starters as they are lots of them in the market and they are not super expensive.
@kevinpatrickmacnutt Жыл бұрын
It's bizarre when the platter is off of these as I am used to the Technics platter being part of the motor assembly on their direct drive units. I think my 1978 Pioneer PL-500 also is made that way. Again not a huge deal for the price point, but it definitely shows what you lose at the lower price and most likely where the cogging comes from. Those criticisms aside, still a great table.
@01chippe Жыл бұрын
Does this only do 16 / 44.1 on USB? I was disappointed with the LP 120x because the maximum for USB recording is 16 bit / 48 kHz. I prefer to record my vinyl to 24/96, or at the least 24/48, so I have to use the RCA cable with an adapter to my sound card.
@fredbissnette3104 Жыл бұрын
I use the 3600 series to dj with it back cues fine and because it's conical it is very forgiving , reminds me of Stanton 500al
@ChristianCousineau Жыл бұрын
I have watch your video and .... order one ... got it today! :) thank you for the video, it was well done and very informative ! :)
@ccateni28 Жыл бұрын
Thats an AT-LP120X in white. The tone arm and tempo are also the same. Granted, it was a great turntable, but you might as well get an Audio Technica since it looks to be the same thing.
@theol1044 Жыл бұрын
Nice review, great work! A few nitpicks, though: (1) Not all SL-1200 lookalikes are made by Hanpin. Some are made by Yahorng, like all the old Geminis and some recent Numark stuff including their ill-fated Denon DJ VL12. (2) AlphaTheta Corporation actually IS Pioneer DJ, not a holding company. It (and Pioneer DJ) also is not a subsidiary of Pioneer, and hasn't been for quite some time. Since 2020, it has been owned by Noritsu Koki Co., a weird conglomerate that used to be in the photo processing business, but has now added Pioneer DJ to a strange portfolio from pen nibs to healthcare products. (3) Sad to hear that Pioneer DJ did not address the VTA height adjust problem (that was already present on the AT-LP120 and others). But there is another bummer almost all reviewers (and DJs) miss. The PLX-500 requires an 'overhang' of 53mm in the headshell (take a look into the manual, p.16), while the Concordes (and Technics) have an 'overhang' of 52mm. 1mm does not sound much, but significantly increases distortion esp. in the inner grooves. Judging from the specs, most of the 'Super OEMs' tts (like AT-LP240/AT-LP1240, Stanton 150, Reloop 7000/8000 et al.) seem to get it right. But not the Pioneer DJ PLX-1000 (which is also based on Hanpin's 'Super OEM' template). Pioneer DJ have modified the Hanpin tonearm (partially for good reasons), and here they even designed it with 54mm 'overhang' in the headshell, which gives an even worse incorrect alignment with Concordes.
@theol1044 Жыл бұрын
I should have clarified that the overhang problem only applies to cartridges with a fixed overhang (like Concordes) and does not exist for standard half-inch mount cartridges that can be aligned in the headshell.
@rhysmann777411 ай бұрын
😊
@driver8sk Жыл бұрын
It's certainly a prettier/more modern style than a LP-120. You could also put a washer or two between the headshell and cartridge to help level it out. Btw, out of curiousity I checked my 1st gen LP-120 and at zero vertical adjustment the arm looks pretty level to me. Hanpin must've changed the tonearm base.
@Rebel9668 Жыл бұрын
Hey, I noticed you aren't using the weight screw for the headshell that came with the turntable. Is it a necessary part? I'm not sure what to do with it at this point. Keep it around or toss it.
@Recordology Жыл бұрын
I bought mine used so it’s possible it did not have it… That being said the weight seems stable
@arnoldtolker3505 Жыл бұрын
Wow, ein fantastisches Gerät! Gratuliere!
@EclecticMusicMan Жыл бұрын
The only thing I take issue with these decks is the overhang, despite it having a removable headshell it’s incompatible with Concorde carts because they only align with a 52mm or Technics and I think Pioneers are 49mm.
@svenschwingel8632 Жыл бұрын
Nah, Pioneer reports the overhang wrong. My PLX-1000 should have 51 mm according to the manual but it actually does have a "Technics" geometry.
@rubenp8750 Жыл бұрын
Need to use a stylus alignment protractor to make sure.
@Rebel9668 Жыл бұрын
Mine is spot on at 33 1/3rpm, but the dots travel just a wee bit on 78rpm and to get it perfect I had to move that tempo slide switch down to between 2 and 3.
@spacemissing Жыл бұрын
That movement of the strobe dots is Not cogging. It is an instability caused by a lag in the response of the speed regulation circuit. Cogging is caused by a motor effectively starting and stopping instead of rotating continuously, which is a different matter altogether. Both are undesirable, of course, and neither exists in better designs.
@NiiOnLood Жыл бұрын
Motor speed itself may be rock solid, in many cases the dots are not cast correctly. You can confirm it by strobe disc.
@ruiner101 Жыл бұрын
Just bought mine today! It will arrive on Sunday.
@gloomyvale367110 ай бұрын
I love my PLX 1000 a great solid turntable, got a nice AT stylus. A very solid well made deck.
@albertmorin23289 күн бұрын
Can I get the link for the acrylic player mat?
@blaisesantangelo719712 күн бұрын
So how is it holding up after a year?
@alikavousi6962 Жыл бұрын
thanks for the video, one question tho, am I better off buying this and spending extra and get Ortofone for it or buying plx1000? my use is mixing every now and then at home so no scratching at all.
@svenschwingel8632 Жыл бұрын
I own its big brother, the PLX-1000. And I am kinda envious that it wasn't available with the white finish. Also, the PLX-1000 lacks 78 RPM.
@marcodijksman82952 ай бұрын
My tulip is broken.is it posibble to re wire it , withkyt opening it?
@pcallas66 Жыл бұрын
It's beautiful and really does sound great. I think the first track sounded a little distorted but I'm thinking it's the record itself. The second track sounded so clean and it's very detailed. Congratulations on your find for sure. It's probably a step up from the Audio Technica in my opinion.
@David-jl6hr5 ай бұрын
Good video, but what of sound quality performance?
@Jammerk40 Жыл бұрын
I noticed that the counter weight was on backwards! Couldn't see the numbers!
@robertendsley8312 Жыл бұрын
I got TWO Black ones three years ago. Came with FREE Odyssey case(s). Good upgrade Funkfirm Anchormat 3mil. Maybe should have got the 5 or even seven mil. No matter how far down you crank down the VTA it will never be “level”. I hear tell of people stacking slip mats. Anyway. Also put Ortofon 2M Blue. Had Ortofon Concorde Club but found them to me a bit “hot”.
@kevinpatrickmacnutt Жыл бұрын
However Rega and Thorens uses that same cart. Not a big issue, however not shocking to see it used at that price point.
@1988casco Жыл бұрын
When the time comes to upgrade from my Atlp-60 (not the x model) I'm going to have to choose between this or the new LP3!
@Vijaysoni53 Жыл бұрын
Which sounds better, Plx500 or AT LP 120, apart from other features?
@user-wd1fp4jp2jАй бұрын
Использую с 2018 года. Полёт нормальный 😂.
@pervertedalchemist9944 Жыл бұрын
That Pioneer turntable looks way too much like a Technics 1200. I don't want to say of it was intentional or not, but the resemblance is uncanny.
@user-kv3ue5fp4c11 ай бұрын
That's because the firm that makes most of these DJ-style s-shaped tonearm tables, Hanpin, works off a Technics 1200 "template."
@jonahyue4755 Жыл бұрын
Nice find! Great addition to any collection!
@SH00T_TH3PUMP7 ай бұрын
So at 15:30 , are you saying that it doesnt need to be plugged in to wall outlet to power up?
@kevinpatrickmacnutt Жыл бұрын
I wonder if a thicker platter mat would solve your height issue. Maybe a cork mat will get it to proper zero. My 1975 Technics SL-1500 which has no adjustment sits properly only with the rubber and/or cork mat on. It sits at an angle if I use a thin felt mat.
@asaprabbit8305 Жыл бұрын
It does fix it, I added a acrylic matt to mine and it sir perfectly even
@01chippe Жыл бұрын
One thing that is better on the AT LP120X is the inclusion of a 78 strobe. Plus the anti-skate actually works. Other than that the original AT LP 120 has better features, including adjustable tone arm height. I also like the pop up light on the original as opposed to the plug in light on the X.
@marcodijksman82952 ай бұрын
I have now a good turntable, but without a good cable
@chriscass9322 Жыл бұрын
Dude didn't this come with the rubber platter mat like the PLX-1000 , the mat would have provided the right height for the tonearm also straight off the bat you should change the cartridge this would allow you to make sure it is aligned properly after all you would not want to damage your vinyl , i use the audio technica Shibata AT-VM95SH but looking at replacing it with the Nagaoka PC-X10 which is recommended for the Pioneer DJ turntables
@goldman72673 ай бұрын
What happens at the end of the record? Does it stop or does the needle hit the center and get damaged?
@Gunner11763Ай бұрын
No it stays in a groove on the record so you have nothing to worry about
@Deezy1234 Жыл бұрын
Mines have RPM issues after a little more than a year.. cannot mix with it anymore...
@toneyisaiah3556 Жыл бұрын
Some deejays still do use turntables.
@FormulaProg24 күн бұрын
Id prefer to get the 1000 model but the dust cover doesn't have hinges which is really stupid and puts me right off.
@Recordology23 күн бұрын
And it lacks 78 rpm.
@FormulaProg19 күн бұрын
@@Recordology it's a tempting next turntable for me, it's not much of an upgrade on what I already have and I've had mine for 9 years but the magic comes from the cartridge in my opinion, I don't and can't afford to spend over £500 so.
@craigwoolley3915 Жыл бұрын
Hello, I have the PLX500 but I’ don’t now we’re the recording r ment to Go wot programs I can use 😢 thanks 🙏
@Recordology Жыл бұрын
What do you mean?
@hunterman448 Жыл бұрын
I have a question about the tonearm. When I have the height at the lowest level on the plx 500 (like it saids in the instructions), the tonearm is not totaly horizontal when touching the record. Is this something that is wrong with my turntable and do I need to return it?
@NiiOnLood Жыл бұрын
It's general Hanpin design flaw. No serious engineering, just a cheap slapwork.
@Vijaysoni53 Жыл бұрын
Can you replace high quality OFC RCA cable?
@Suddsy. Жыл бұрын
I'll stick with my two 1200s
@svenschwingel8632 Жыл бұрын
If you have them serviced properly and treat them right, they will last for a lifetime and beyond.
@01chippe Жыл бұрын
I have never understood why anyone uses an acrylic platter. There’s no traction against the vinyl.
@tee38357 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@polarbear3427 Жыл бұрын
Dust cover is probably acrylic, not poly carbonate. Just hit it with a hammer. If it breaks it is acrylic. Else PC. I could only dream of PC dust covers...
@bradfordlewis9765 Жыл бұрын
Am I missing out on videos, or have you not posted any new ones? I read the one about 2nd Charles getting rid of the FREE bins and why, and noticed (but didn't watch) your invitation to a live video stream for last Sunday (1/22). Both were in the HOME section of KZfaq and not in your subscription channel Record-ology. I know you've been really busy playing catch-up (like I was until recently) so I'm thinking you've not had much time to record a video or two. Am I right? Or should I try unsubscribing and resubscribing (to hopefully find videos that should be there)?
@cdsorvinyl11 ай бұрын
Where do you buy the better cartridges for this model?
@Recordology11 ай бұрын
Amazon and Ebay are good places to start
@garretts91 Жыл бұрын
Kind of bums me out that they threw a 3600L on there! The excuse of another commenter that you're meant to replace it with a DJ cart of your choice is just BS. Do they really think most of these bought will see DJ use? If so, they're really limiting their market. Should have at least thrown an AT VM95C or an Omega 1e on there to show the cart wasn't just an afterthought. My two cents.
@Recordology Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@svenschwingel8632 Жыл бұрын
At least, the PLX-500 comes with a cartridge, albeit an entry-level one. The PLX-1000 doesn't even have that 🤣
@user-kv3ue5fp4c11 ай бұрын
@@svenschwingel8632I don't know if it's still the same way, but most "serious" DJ tables like the SL1200 and the "step up" Audio Technicas never came with cartridges either.
@benjaminwallace5644 Жыл бұрын
Does the anti skate work?
@jeffreysantner37178 ай бұрын
I have a C200. Also not bad as a start up.
@Recordology8 ай бұрын
Great unit - made by the same company! Hanpin.
@Jammerk40 Жыл бұрын
Ah you fixed that near the end of the video!
@arupnath3477 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic player ..is it manufacturing china ?
@Recordology Жыл бұрын
Yes, it is
@jeffreysantner37178 ай бұрын
Swap the 3600 for an EN.
@jonsays3762 Жыл бұрын
Love your show. Walk the dog. Try rice and fish a while. Keep doing your show with lol your feet for a while. Be well. I picked fluance, but I feel bad for betraying my people in Austria and Czech Republic. I’m going pro-ject soon.
@Recordology Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@lalalepus Жыл бұрын
Where is the earth lead for phono?
@ssbilly323812 күн бұрын
The PLX-500 is internally grounded and does not require an external ground
@Audiojunkabus Жыл бұрын
don't regret selling LP120 -- its a a bad knock-off -- 100% THE worst anti-skate on any turntable I've ever owned --- btw, why not just get the PLX1000? u can pick one up used for close to same price as the PLX500
@user-sm1vx9nc4c Жыл бұрын
Wtf is 22 lbs? I’m in uk i need kilos
@marcodijksman82952 ай бұрын
And because I have 5 different needles i don,t gonna buy a new one
@MrTechnarchy Жыл бұрын
For a turntable with the same price the Reloop rp4000mk2 is way better than the Pioneer plx500
@Recordology Жыл бұрын
Tell me why!
@MrTechnarchy Жыл бұрын
@@Recordology the sound is better, not a wobbly platter, a better accurate pitch control, and if you open the turntable the Pioneer is for that price worthless even like the plx1000 for the DJ,s is it a good turntable for scratch DJ's but for mixing it,s worthless the pitch is not accurate, but for myself for playing vinyl as a audiophile i'll play on a Technics SL1210GAE and for DJing i,ll use the Technics SL1210GR but have also the Pioneer PLX1000,s in the box but for that price i,ll have to pay for the Pioneer i wanna cry for the price too expensive for the worthless quality you get
@thomasschafer72683 ай бұрын
Ein Manko ist das festverbaute billige Kabel. Chinch Buchsen wären die bessere Option
@fredbissnette3104 Жыл бұрын
It is hanpin
@Ysosassythedj Жыл бұрын
21 minutes in, shows you the deal breaker, wow
@Recordology Жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t call it a deal breaker….just add a thicker platter mat.
@user-sm1vx9nc4c Жыл бұрын
It’s a poor table
@6Rhyme Жыл бұрын
I bought lp120x over this. I dont know of that was smart 🙂
@ccateni28 Жыл бұрын
It looks like the same thing except in White.
@stanleycostello9610 Жыл бұрын
I have an ATLP120XUSB TT. I think you made the right decision. It has a VM95E stylus which you can change (I have a VM95EN which makes all the difference) and a quartz lock. I know it doesn't have a VTA adjustment, but you can get a new platter mat.
@grahamclutterbuck583 Жыл бұрын
@@ccateni28 c
@6Rhyme Жыл бұрын
Thank you guys 🙏
@coltuppal11 ай бұрын
Sorry guys but this is dud. Someone I know bought one and I set it up for them and for about the same money a 30 year old SL1210 beats it in every way
@alanrogs3990 Жыл бұрын
That's the dumbest location to display a record one is playing and if I need to explain why then that person shouldn't be collecting records.
@batforjustice Жыл бұрын
I think there will be a great Turntable crash just like video games did. Because everybody and their dog is making them trying to cash in on the hysteria.
@themadcoachman Жыл бұрын
Djs don't use Turntables anymore , they all use a laptop powered system and mixers
@georgeprice4212 Жыл бұрын
You’d be surprised as to just how many DJ’s STILL use turntables.
@DjStorm-1 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been DJing for 30 years and use a laptop and turntables. These are decent but I still use my Technics. Simply the best ever.
@themadcoachman Жыл бұрын
@@DjStorm-1 . I know 2 djs one works in a club, the other mobile , both use laptop , mixers etc , no records , they have the small stati c pads that work like scratching on the Track