Pioneer DJ PLX-500
DJ turntables · 2016–present In production
$449 US reference price
Pioneer DJ's affordable direct-drive: high-torque motor in the classic 1200 layout, but with a built-in phono stage and USB output for ripping vinyl to a computer. The bridge between DJ and home use.
A club-layout deck that doubles as a home USB recorder.
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
Good to know
- Has a built-in phono stage, so it can feed a normal line input on an amplifier or powered speakers without a separate phono box.
- Has a USB output for recording vinyl to a computer.
Specifications
| Drive | direct drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | PC-HS01 (fitted) |
| Built-in phono stage | Yes |
| USB output | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | die-cast aluminium |
| Tonearm | S-shaped with detachable headshell |
| Wow & flutter | <0.15% WRMS |
| Torque | 1.6 kg·cm |
| Dimensions | 450mm (W) x 158.5mm (H) x 367.5mm (D) |
| Weight | 23.6 lb (10.7 kg) |
| Finishes | Black (PLX-500-K), White (PLX-500-W) |
| Warranty | 1 year (AlphaTheta/Pioneer DJ manufacturer standard) |
| Years | 2016–present |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
Factory cartridge: Pioneer DJ PC-HS01 · replacement stylus: PN-X05 · around $26.
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10 US retailers stock Pioneer DJ — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adorama | electronics chain | Free shipping on most orders over $49 in the contiguous US. | View at Adorama ↗ |
| Amazon | marketplace | Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). | View at Amazon ↗ |
| B&H Photo Video | electronics chain | Free expedited shipping on most orders in the contiguous US. | View at B&H Photo Video ↗ |
| Crutchfield | electronics chain | Free shipping on nearly all orders, with free 2-day delivery on most gear. | View at Crutchfield ↗ |
| Guitar Center | music retail | Free standard shipping on most orders $25+. | View at Guitar Center ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at Reverb ↗ |
| Sweetwater | music retail | Free shipping on almost every order, no minimum. | View at Sweetwater ↗ |
| Turntable Lab | hifi independent | Free shipping to the continental US on most orders (bulk/oversized items excluded). | View at Turntable Lab ↗ |
| Walmart | department store | Free shipping on orders $35+ (free with Walmart+); store pickup available. | View at Walmart ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |
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