So, you may be wondering why the MK7s are not first on our list?! Well, firstly, the one spec that we can’t ignore is the weight. Apart from that, the unit is very similar – in all the right ways! More significantly, they also have detachable phono and power cables round the back, which is much better if something needs replacing. What’s new on the MK7’s? Well, if we compare it to the original MK2s: In addition to the new-and-improved build-materials, there’s also a new coreless direct-drive motor, Reverse Play functionality, and a reset button next to the pitch control. As well as having that classic minimalist layout, everything looks & feels just like the MK2s that were originally released in 1978. If you’re familiar with, or have owned a set of Technics in the past, you’ll feel right at home with these MK7s. Released in 2019, the SL-1210 MK7s were the first (and are the only) DJ-focussed turntable Technics has released since their relaunch back in 2016.įor a quick overview of the history of Technics, head down to the bottom of this post. Also, the PLX-1000s are about 300 dollars (US, per turntable) cheaper than the Technics, so take that as you will. Having had numerous first-hand accounts from the owners of both of these units, the overall quality, feel, and usability of the PLX-1000 is no doubt on par with the Technics in our humble opinion. And with no real feature differences worth mentioning, all we’ll say is this: As I’m sure you’re curious about, it’s OBVIOUSLY in direct competition with the Technics SL-1210 MK7 that we’re about to cover. In summary: in addition to its solid construction, everything feels high quality on the PLX-1000, and it really looks the part as well, with its nice brushed metal finish. Round the back of the unit, all the power & audio cables are detachable, which is very handy if something needs replacing – something you wouldn’t always get with older turntables in years gone by. The torque specs are also one of the best in the industry, with the platter speed reaching 33⅓ rpm in approximately 0.3 seconds. With a weight of 14.6kg (it’s very heavy, which is good), the PLX-1000 also utilizes lots of dampening design features and build materials, so it’s excellent at sound isolation thus preventing unwanted vibrations and maximising sound quality. That is to say: there are no ‘bells & whistles’ on the unit, and it sells itself on build quality and overall reliability! The layout of the PLX-1000 inherits the simplicity of that iconic Technic SL 1200. Obviously Pioneer were striving to make the PLX-1000 the market-leading turntable, and they did a pretty good job! It was released in late 2014, only 4 years after the discontinuing of Technics’ SL1200 and SL1210 range. We explain the difference between belt-drive and direct-drive in our definitions section at the end.įirst up, we have Pioneer DJ‘s flagship DJ turntable, the PLX-1000. Note: The 7 DJ turntables in this post are all direct-drive. So, by creating this post (ie only selecting high-end turntables), you can focus more on things like feature set, what its purpose is, value for money – and, dare we say it, which turntable you most like the look of. The good news is, these factors are generally more of a concern with cheaper turntables. Even in the home or studio, the more committed hobbyist would still demand a nice sturdy turntable for optimal performance! It’s not just about playing out with them, either. Whilst design aspects and build materials are definitely factors, if a turntable is too light, it can cause a number of problems in loud, bass-y environments – such as the needle jumping and feedback issues, etc. This is ESPECIALLY important if you plan to play out with them. The higher the level of torque will essentially dictate how quickly the platter resumes its set speed when you let go of it with your hand (it’s ‘start up’ speed), which is integral for beat-matching and scratching.Īs for the weight, the heavier the better. When you’re shopping for a set of DJ turntables, the main things to consider are the torque (power of the motor) and the actual weight of the turntable.
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