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Pioneer DJPLX-1000 Professional Turntable

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Pioneer DJ PLX-1000 Professional Turntable
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Pioneer DJ’s PLX-1000 is a professional, quartz-lock direct-drive turntable built around quick response and controlled operation. Its motor reaches 33-1/3 rpm in 0.3 seconds and delivers at least 4.5 kg-cm of starting torque for starts, stops, scratching, beat juggling, and beatmatching. The heavy chassis, damped base, insulated tonearm, and gold-plated RCA output address vibration and interference. A familiar control layout, pitch options, LEDs, and target light keep essential controls accessible in darker booths.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • DJ sets requiring fast starts, stops, scratching, beat juggling, and precise beatmatching control.
  • Transportable performance setups that benefit from detachable power and RCA cables.
  • Low-light DJ environments where LED indicators and the pop-up target light aid cueing.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

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Detail 01

±8%, ±16%, and ±50% pitch ranges with a ±0% reset

Choose the amount of speed adjustment available, then return immediately to the default pitch setting.

Detail 02

33-1/3 and 45 rpm rotation speeds

The speed selector supports those two fixed playback speeds.

Detail 03

28.88 lb main-unit weight

Its listed weight is useful when planning transport and booth placement.

Detail 04

RCA x 1 output

The turntable provides one RCA output connection.

Detail 05

Electronic brake

Stopping is handled by an electronic braking system.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Confirm that your power source matches the listed AC 110–120 V or 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz requirement.
  2. 02Check available space against the 17.83 × 6.25 × 13.89 inch maximum dimensions.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01How quickly does the PLX-1000 start?

It reaches 33-1/3 rpm in 0.3 seconds.

02What pitch-control ranges are available?

The adjustable pitch fader offers ±8%, ±16%, and ±50% ranges, plus a reset to ±0%.

03Can it be set up and broken down with detachable cables?

Yes. Its power and RCA cables are detachable.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

3 detailsConnections & power
Power Requirements
AC 110-120V/220-240V, 50 Hz/60Hz
Power Consumption
9W
Output
RCA x 1
7 detailsSize & weight
Effective Length
9.05 inch
Weight
28.88
Arm Height Adjustment Range
.23 inch
Main Unit Weight
28.88 lb.
Maximum Dimensions Wxhxd
17.83 inch x 6.25 inch x 13.89 inch
Proper Cartridge Weight
Single cartridge (.12 to .45 oz), when shell weight is used (.12 oz to .22 oz),
Turntable Aluminum Die Casting Diameter
13.07 inch
13 detailsOther
Tracking Error
Within 3º
Motor
3-phase brushless DC motor
Drive Method
Quartz lock serve type direct-drive
S N Ratio
70dB (DIN-B)
Rotation Speed
33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm
Starting Torque
4.5 kg-cm or more
Start Time
0.3 seconds (at 33 1/3 rpm)
Overhang
.59 inch
Arm Type
Universal type S-shape tone arm, gimbal-supported type bearing structure, static type balance
Stylus Pressure Variable Range
0 to .14 oz (1 scale 0, .03 oz)
Braking System
Electronic brake
Rotation Speed Adjustment Range
±8%, ±16%, ±50%
Wow and Flutter
0.1% or less WRMS (JIS WTD)

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