Pro-Ject Essential II vs Pioneer PLX 1000
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Product
Pro-Ject Essential II
Pioneer PLX 1000
Model
Essential II
PLX 1000
Brand
Pro-Ject
Pioneer
Reviews
85
0
Cartridge
Type
moving magnet (MM)
moving magnet (MM)
Catridge model
Ortofon OM5E
optional
Needle pressure, g
3.5
4
Stylus
Replaceable
Type
diamond
Stylus model
Ortofon OM5E
PN-X10 (optional)
Motor
Drive method
belt
direct
Motor type
DC
DC
Platter type
aluminum diecast
aluminum diecast
Speed, RPM
33.3, 45
33.3, 45
Torque
>4.5 kgf-cm
>4.5 kgf-cm
Wow and flutter, %
0.25
0.01
Tonarm
Material
aluminum
Audio features
Frequency response, Hz
20Hz - 25000kHz
20Hz - 20000kHz
Signal to noise ratio, dB
65
70
Specifications
Operation type
manual
manual
Built-in speakers
Built-in preamplifier
Pitch control
Pitch variation, %
+/-8, +/-16, +/-50
Power consumption, W
3
9
Other
has not
has not
Connectivity
RCA
1
1
AUX
0
0
USB
0
0
Bluetooth
Dimensions
Size, cm/inches
11.2 x 41.5 x 33.5/4.4 x 16.5 x 13
15.9 x 45.3 x 35.3/6.6 x 17.8 x 13.9
Weight, kg/pounds
3.7/8.8
16.6/41.4
Other
Release year
2016
2018
Turntables CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.4Pro-Ject Essential II
- 8.5Pioneer PLX 1000
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