Pioneer PLX-500 DJ Turntable

Pioneer PLX-500 — Direct-Drive DJ Turntable for Vinyl, DJing & Digital Recording

Whether you’re renewing your vinyl collection, learning to DJ, or digitising records — the PLX-500 is a versatile, high-performance turntable built for both music lovers and DJs. With a direct-drive motor, phono/line output, USB recording and pro-grade tonearm, it delivers rich analogue sound or DJ ready performance straight out of the box. 

Key Features & Benefits

• Professional-grade direct-drive motor — A 3-phase brushless DC motor offers high torque and stable rotation, with 33⅓, 45 and 78 RPM support. Ideal for traditional listening, DJ mixing, or scratching. 

• Phono/Line output + built-in preamp — Switch between phono or line output so you can connect directly to powered speakers, stereo systems, or mixers — no external phono preamp required. 

• USB output – digitise your vinyl collection — Plug into PC or Mac via USB to record high-quality digital files from your records; great for archiving, sharing, or playing on digital platforms. 

• DJ-ready build and layout like flagship models — The PLX-500 inherits layout cues from the professional-grade PLX-1000, giving DJ-style controls, strong start torque (over 1.6 kgf·cm), and reliable performance for mixing or scratching. 

• Full components included — plug-and-play — Comes with slipmat, dust cover with record-sleeve stand, EP adapter, headshell + cartridge, and all necessary cables. Ready to play out of the box. 

• Accurate S-shaped tonearm with adjustable tracking — Universal S-shape, gimbal-supported, height adjustable tonearm helps ensure precise tracking and reduces distortion, whether for listening or DJing. 

• Solid build for home or DJ setups — Aluminium die-cast platter and stable chassis reduce vibration and wow & flutter (< 0.15 % WRMS), ensuring clean, stable sound.