17 July, 2014
Born again: the PLX-1000 high-torque direct drive professional turntable
Today, we mark 20 years in the DJ industry with the launch of a modern classic: the PLX-1000 professional turntable. The PLX-1000 is precision engineered for the booth, drawing on 50 years experience of making high-end turntables. The result is a familiar layout with some next generation improvements, including a high-torque direct drive system, multi-pitch control, club-grade build and sound quality, and detachable power and audio cables.
The PLX-1000 is available from late August 2014.
Key features of the PLX-1000
- High-torque direct drive (33⅓ rpm in 0.3 seconds)
- Classic DJ turntable layout
- Removable power, ground and phono cables
- S-shaped tone arm
- Multiple tempo control options: ±8%, ±16% and ±50%
- Tempo reset button
- Solid build for excellent vibration damping
- Professional-grade gold-plated RCA jacks
- Rubber-lined tone arm to improve isolation and prevent feedback
Main specifications
| Power requirements | AC 220-240V, 50 Hz/60 Hz |
| Power consumption | 9 W |
| Main unit weight | 13.1 kg |
| Maximum dimensions (W x H x D) | 453 x 159 x 353 mm |
| Output | RCA × 1 |
Turntable
| Drive method | Quartz lock servo type direct drive |
| Motor | 3-phase brushless DC motor |
| Braking system | Electronic brake |
| Rotation speed | 33⅓ rpm, 45 rpm |
| Rotation speed adjustment range | ±8%, ±16%, ±50% |
| Wow and flutter | 0.1% or less WRMS (JIS WTD) |
| S/N ratio | 70 dB (DIN-B) |
| Turntable | Aluminium die-casting diameter: 332 mm |
| Starting torque | 4.5 kg/cm or more |
| Start time | 0.3 seconds (at 33⅓ rpm) |
* Cartridge not included
Tone arm
| Arm type | Universal type S-shape tone arm, gimbal-supported type bearing structure, static balance type |
| Effective length | 230 mm |
| Overhang | 15 mm |
| Tracking error | Within 3° |
| Arm height adjustment range | 6 mm |
| Stylus pressure variable range | 0 g to 4.0 g (1 scale 0.1 g) |
| Proper cartridge weight |
3.5 g to 13 g (single cartridge) - When shell weight is used: 3.5 g to 6.5 g - When only balance weight is used: 6.0 g to 10 g - When sub weight is used: 9.5 g to 13 g |
| Included accessories | Turntable, turntable sheet, slip mat, slip sheet, dust cover, head shell, balance weight, sub weight, head shell, shell weight, adapter for EP record, power cord, audio cable, ground wire, operating instructions |
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