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title: "Pioneer PLX-1000 Direct Drive DJ Turntable"
brand: "pioneer dj"
price: "KSh296181"
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# 4.5 kg/cm high-torque direct drive Multi-tempo pitch control ±8%, ±16%, ±50% Heavy-mass die-cast zinc chassis Pioneer PLX-1000 Direct Drive DJ Turntable

**Brand:** pioneer dj
**Price:** KSh296181
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Own the Booth, Command the Crowd

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pioneer PLX-1000 Direct Drive DJ Turntable by pioneer dj
- **How much does it cost?** KSh296181 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/48502333-pioneer-plx-1000-direct-drive-dj-turntable)

## Best For

- pioneer dj enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pioneer dj brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Booth-Ready Build:** Engineered with vibration-damping materials and a universal S-shaped tonearm for smooth, reliable performance every gig.
- • **Rock-Solid Stability:** Die-cast zinc chassis and 17.2 kg weight eliminate vibrations for crystal-clear sound and pro-level durability.
- • **Pro-Grade Connectivity:** Interchangeable power/audio cables and gold-plated RCA jacks ensure low impedance and pristine audio fidelity.
- • **Dynamic Tempo Flexibility:** Instantly adjust pitch by up to ±50% with multi-tempo control and reset with a single button—perfect for creative mixing.
- • **Precision Power & Control:** Start your set in 0.3 seconds with a 4.5 kg/cm torque direct drive for flawless beatmatching.

## Overview

The Pioneer PLX-1000 is a heavyweight, professional-grade direct drive DJ turntable featuring a high-torque 4.5 kg/cm motor for rapid start-up, a vibration-resistant die-cast zinc chassis, and versatile multi-tempo pitch control up to ±50%. Designed for club DJs and audiophiles, it offers detachable cables with gold-plated RCA connectors for superior sound quality and a robust build that ensures stable, precise playback in any environment.

## Description

Pioneer PLX-1000 Direct Drive DJ TurntableThe 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 high-torque direct drive ensures stable rotation and great control, and with a starting torque of 4.5kg/cm, it achieves 33⅓ rpm in just 0.3 seconds. The heavy-mass, die-cast zinc chassis of the PLX-1000 eliminates resonance and vibrations. The bottom of the unit is reinforced with 8mm thick resin and 9mm thick vibration-damping material. Furthermore, the rubber-insulated tone arm lowers howling effects, while rubber and springs on the insulator's dampening sections absorb external vibrations. The multi-tempo control allows you to immediately speed up or slow down the track to 8%, 16%, or 50%, while a simple reset button returns it to 0%. Power and audio cables are easily interchangeable, and pro-grade gold-plated RCA plugs provide low impedance and excellent sound quality. 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) 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) Shell weight: 3.5 g to 6.5 g Balance weight only: 6.0 g to 10 g Sub weight is used: 9.5 g to 13 g Includes: PLX-1000 Power cord Audio cable Ground wire Adapter for EP record Turntable sheet Slip mat and sheet Dust cover Head shell Balance, sub and shell weights Operating instructions

Review: A beautiful turntable - Build quality was my first thought when buying a turntable, I didn't want something flimsy and light, I wanted a unit that had some heft to it. The PLX 1000 is built like a tank, and its very heavy, it has a solid platter a thick rubber mat that does not just dampen vibration it eliminates them altogether. comes with 2 other mats, for scratching, it looks gorgeous and the sound quality from the deck is beautiful, I have a Nagaoka MP 110 cartridge I have not used yet, I got a second head shell as a spare and that came with an Audio Technica cartridge AT3600L and its a cheap cartridge but my god on this turntable sounds great, punchy, great bass and very clear, for the price Its a great cartridge. So even a £20.00 cartridge sounds fantastic, I cant recommend the Pioneer PLX 1000 enough, its a good solid unit, that looks great and sounds even better.
Review: Best in price range - Best you'll get for the price

## Features

- The high-torque direct drive ensures stable rotation and exceptional control
- Heavy-mass, die-cast chassis prevents resonance and vibrations
- Multi-tempo control lets you instantly pick up or slow down the track to +/-8%, +/-16%, while a simple reset button instantly reverts to +/-0%
- Interchangeable power and audio cables can be easily connected and replaced, and pro-grade gold-plated RCA jacks ensure low impedance and and amazing sound quality

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00O8U3ZI2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 59,975 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 13 in DJ & VJ Direct Drive Turntables |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Mixer, Personal Computer, Speaker |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (265) |
| Date First Available | 15 Sept. 2014 |
| Item Weight | 17.2 kg |
| Item model number | PLX1000 |
| Material Type | Zinc |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 56.9 x 47.63 x 28.96 cm; 17.24 kg |
| Signal Format | Digital |
| Size | 10.80 x 18.60 x 22.30 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Pioneer DJ
- **Colour:** Black
- **Compatible devices:** Mixer, Personal Computer, Speaker
- **Item weight:** 38 Pounds
- **Material:** Zinc
- **Maximum rotational speed:** 33 RPM
- **Model name:** PLX-1000
- **Special feature:** Adjustable Speed, Dust Cover, Pitch Control
- **Style:** Modern

## Images

![Pioneer PLX-1000 Direct Drive DJ Turntable - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5188AHh13fL.jpg)
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## Questions & Answers

**Q: I have seen the 500 version and it look plastic and cheap looking is this version the 1000 better quality made ? Thanks**
A: I have 2 x 1000's. I can't vouch for the 500's but the 1000's are on par with Technics decks for looks and build quality. I can't imagine the 500's being inferior to the 1000's but I can't confirm either way. The only thing I dislike about these decks is that they don't have hinges on the lids like Technics ones do

**Q: pioneer plx 1000 what amplifier would you recomened for this deck**
A: I have no indication what price Range you are looking into but I suggest two amplifiers with included phono stage for MM cartridge so you can connect the Pioneer PLX 1000 straight to the amplifier.
Pioneer A50 DA around £600
Marantz PM 6006 around £350

**Q: does it have a built-in amp or just the RCA output without amplification?**
A: This is without amplification with RCA output.

**Q: Does this come with a needle ? Or do i have to buy seperate ? Thanks**
A: No cartridge attached. You can buy a mounted cartridge from some dealers on Amazon to make it easier, then you can plug it in in a second.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A beautiful turntable
*by B***Y on 12 June 2021*

Build quality was my first thought when buying a turntable, I didn't want something flimsy and light, I wanted a unit that had some heft to it. The PLX 1000 is built like a tank, and its very heavy, it has a solid platter a thick rubber mat that does not just dampen vibration it eliminates them altogether. comes with 2 other mats, for scratching, it looks gorgeous and the sound quality from the deck is beautiful, I have a Nagaoka MP 110 cartridge I have not used yet, I got a second head shell as a spare and that came with an Audio Technica cartridge AT3600L and its a cheap cartridge but my god on this turntable sounds great, punchy, great bass and very clear, for the price Its a great cartridge. So even a £20.00 cartridge sounds fantastic, I cant recommend the Pioneer PLX 1000 enough, its a good solid unit, that looks great and sounds even better.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best in price range
*by M***L on 22 January 2021*

Best you'll get for the price

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Happy with item and fast delivery item with no damage
*by A***R on 30 September 2019*

As described

## Frequently Bought Together

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