Pro-Ject Essential III vs Pioneer PLX-500
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Product
Pro-Ject Essential III
Pioneer PLX-500
Model
Essential III
PLX-500
Brand
Pro-Ject
Pioneer
Reviews
4
138
Cartridge
Type
moving magnet (MM)
moving magnet (MM)
Catridge model
Ortofon OM10
Needle pressure, g
3
4
Stylus
Replaceable
Type
diamond
Stylus model
Ortofon OM10
Motor
Drive method
belt
direct
Motor type
DC
DC
Platter type
aluminum diecast
aluminum diecast
Speed, RPM
33.3, 45
33.3, 45, 78
Torque
>4.5 kgf-cm
>1.6 kgf-cm
Wow and flutter, %
0.2
0.15
Tonarm
Material
aluminum
aluminum
Audio features
Frequency response, Hz
20Hz - 20000kHz
Signal to noise ratio, dB
65
50
Specifications
Operation type
manual
manual
Built-in speakers
Built-in preamplifier
Pitch control
Pitch variation, %
+/-8
Power consumption, W
4.5
Other
has not
has not
Connectivity
RCA
1
1
AUX
0
0
USB
0
1
Bluetooth
Dimensions
Size, cm/inches
9.5 x 41.5 x 33/4.4 x 16.9 x 13
44.9 x 15.7 x 36.8/17.7 x 6.2 x 14.5
Weight, kg/pounds
5.1/11.1
10.7/23.6
Other
Release year
2018
2016
Turntables CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.6Pro-Ject Essential III
- 7.5Pioneer PLX-500
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