http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/DJ/Turntable/PLX-1000 Looks like a Technics 1200 was the basis for this. I wonder how it will sell
It looks similar to the A.T. tables out there, and the weight is close to them. From what I hear, they aren't near the same build quality as the 1200.
This is no cheesy AT turntable, this looks like they bought all the tooling from Technics and used it to make this. Now that its cheaper than used Technics, its going to sell big.
Looks to be the best SL-1200 alternative out there. Seems to be better built than the Hanpin clones. Looks to be a sensibly engineered choice. I can't wait to see and handle one and evaluate it.
Wow and flutter spec of the PLX-1000 is listed as 0.1%…a far cry from the 0.025% spec of the SL-1200.
I'm so wishing I didn't upgrade my Technics 1210. That table was a tank. All I had to do was turn it on and play instead of futzing around like I do now. I'll be interested to see if there were significant changes or the bones are all still there on this new model. KAB should have a field day with it.
Thats a lil disappointing, so I guess this version of the turntable wont be for audiophiles just yet. DJs only. Maybe the next model. I doubt Pioneer has the same engineers that it did in its consumer turntable heyday, so I wouldnt be surprised if they are starting from scratch and have much to learn as far as the bones of this deck.
I suspect this turntable will kick the AT turntable across the floor. The main reason is the Pioneer does not have a built in board to allow computer connectivity or connectivity to a receiver without a phono input.
What the hell is Panasonic waiting for? Okay, guys, you made a mistake dropping the line of Technics tables. ADMIT IT! Now, get the machines back up and running!
Why would panasonic do that when this turntable just came out? It really looks like Pioneer ate up the patents for this deck, used all the specs, and they are leaving room for other versions in the future with more features. Things like reverse, brake adjustment, start adjustment, interchangable tone arms, USB output, alternative lighting, and novation buttons. Theres no need for Panasonic to revive this. But I seriously think Pioneer will never be building these for the audiophile in mind, not when they are marketing these towards DJs. Stanton makes a DJ turntable with more torque. Oddly enough, it many of the parts look a lot like the Pioneer. But because it doesnt look just like the 1200, its not popular, and it is a real tank. Heavy as hell. I think it weighs more than the 1200, and from the pictures I saw, it looks tight.
The Stanton is just the same OEM table as the one sold by Audio Technica, Reloop, etc. though, isn't it? Same basic specs, same phono stage, just the name and add-ons differ.
I wish I had got the Pioneer Elite PL 90 when it was available. Wow/Flutter .018 WRMS (.008 direct from FG output) S/n85DB. Weight, 38 lbs.
This looks like a really nice re-entry table for Pioneer. I especially like the brushed die cast zinc top chassis, and the rubber insulated tone arm. $699 retail, so we'll see what the real world price is. Anyone know when this will be available? It's also pictured with a thick rubber mat, but doesn't come with one (only a slip-mat is listed). I also can't find a rubber mat accessory at the Pioneer site yet.
Good question. The PLX-1000 spec: 0.1% or less WRMS (JIS WTD) http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/DJ/Turntable/PLX-1000?tab=specifications The SL-1200 specs: 0.01% WRMS 0.025% WRMS (JIS C5521) ±0.035% peak (IEC 98A Weighted) http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/model/SL-1200MK2?t=specs The quoted 0.1% (Pioneer) and 0.025% (Technics) wow/flutter specs appear to be based on the same JIS (Japanese International Standard) weighted measurement formula. At least, that's how the specs appear to be presented.
I agree - I mentioned this a while back but I hear it comes Hanpin too, who's turning these out for different brands. I think the one you show could be excellent however assuming it's build quality is as good as it looks. There's the STR8-150 as well, for the straight arm version. Either way, it looks the part. If I were going back to vinyl though, Funk Firm's Vector is a slick looking bit of kit, but I'd love a Garrard 301 or 401 in a nice big plinth!