Pioneer PLX-500 vs Audio-Technica AT-LP120

PLX-500 vs AT-LP120 comparison chart

Overall
Pioneer PLX-500
7.5
Audio-Technica AT-LP120
7.3
Votes 12 12
Rating 4.6 4.6
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Common

Product

Pioneer PLX-500
Audio-Technica AT-LP120

Model

PLX-500
AT-LP120

Brand

Pioneer
Audio-Technica

Reviews

138
3891

Cartridge

Type

moving magnet (MM)
dual magnet

Catridge model

Needle pressure, g

4
1.5

Stylus

Replaceable

Type

diamond

Stylus model

ATN95E

Motor

Drive method

direct
direct

Motor type

DC
DC

Platter type

aluminum diecast
aluminum diecast

Speed, RPM

33.3, 45, 78
33.3, 45, 78

Torque

>1.6 kgf-cm
>1.6 kgf-cm

Wow and flutter, %

0.15
0.2

Tonarm

Material

aluminum

Audio features

Frequency response, Hz

20Hz - 20000kHz

Signal to noise ratio, dB

50
50

Specifications

Operation type

manual
manual

Built-in speakers

Built-in preamplifier

Pitch control

Pitch variation, %

+/-8
+/-10, +/-20

Power consumption, W

11

Other

has not
has not

Connectivity

RCA

1
1

AUX

0
0

USB

1
1

Bluetooth

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size, cm/inches

44.9 x 15.7 x 36.8/17.7 x 6.2 x 14.5
15.2 x 45.2 x 35.3/ 6 x 17.8 x 13.9

Weight, kg/pounds

10.7/23.6
10.6/23.5

Other

Release year

2016
2004
Pioneer PLX-500
Audio-Technica AT-LP120
Pioneer PLX-500
Audio-Technica AT-LP120

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  • 7.5
  • 7.3
  • 7.5Pioneer PLX-500
  • 7.3Audio-Technica AT-LP120