Pro-Ject Essential II vs Pioneer PL-30-K
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Product
Pro-Ject Essential II
Pioneer PL-30-K
Model
Essential II
PL-30-K
Brand
Pro-Ject
Pioneer
Reviews
85
1446
Cartridge
Type
moving magnet (MM)
moving magnet (MM)
Catridge model
Ortofon OM5E
Needle pressure, g
3.5
3.5
Stylus
Replaceable
Type
diamond
Stylus model
Ortofon OM5E
AT3600L
Motor
Drive method
belt
belt
Motor type
DC
DC
Platter type
aluminum diecast
aluminum diecast
Speed, RPM
33.3, 45
33.3, 45
Torque
>4.5 kgf-cm
Wow and flutter, %
0.25
0.1
Tonarm
Material
aluminum
Audio features
Frequency response, Hz
20Hz - 25000kHz
20Hz - 20000kHz
Signal to noise ratio, dB
65
60
Specifications
Operation type
manual
automatic
Built-in speakers
Built-in preamplifier
Pitch control
Pitch variation, %
Power consumption, W
3
2
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
11 x 43.5 x 37.2/4.6 x 17.3 x 14.1
Weight, kg/pounds
3.7/8.8
5.6/12.3
Other
Release year
2016
2015
Turntables CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.4Pro-Ject Essential II
- 7Pioneer PL-30-K
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