[NAMM] The Pioneer turntable is reality

Published on 07/17/2014 by Banshee in Avalon, last updated on 07/17/2014

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Pioneer officially introduces today its PLX-1000 professional turntable for DJs, which prototype had been unveiled earlier this year.

Features of the Pioneer PLX-1000 turntable:

High-torque direct drive system, Quartz Lock servo type
3-phase brushless DC motor
Electronic brake
Rotation speeds: 33–1/3 and 45 RPM
Rotation speed adjustment: ± 8, 16 and 50%
Signal/Noise ratio: 70dB (DIN-B)
332mm diameter aluminum turntable
Starting torque: 4.5kg or more
Start time: 0.3s at 33–1/3 RPM
Universal type S-shape tone arm, gimbal support type bearing structure, static balance type, 230mm of effective length and 15m overhang
Stereo gold plated RCA outputs
Dimensions: 453 × 353 × 159mm
Weight: 13.1kg
Included accessories: turntable sheet, slip mat, slip sheet, dust cover, balance weight, head shell, sub weight, shell weight, adapter for EP records, audio cable, ground wire

The Pioneer PLX-1000 turntable will be available at the end of August, 2014, for a suggested EU retail price of 699€ incl. taxes. Visit pioneerdj.com for further details.