Pioneer PLX-500-W Direct Drive DJ Turntable White

For DJs and vinyl enthusiasts who want a reliable, direct-drive turntable with modern connectivity, the Pioneer PLX-500-W in white delivers solid performance for mixing, scratching, and digitizing your record collection. Its servo-type direct drive motor reaches full speed in under a second, while the universal S-shaped tonearm and included headshell make setup straightforward for both beginners and experienced users.

Key specifications

• Drive method: servo-type direct drive
• Motor: 3-phase, DC brushless motor
• Speeds: 33⅓, 45, 78 rpm
• Wow and flutter: 0.15% WRMS (JIS WTD)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 50 dB (DIN-B)
• Platter: aluminium die-cast, 332 mm diameter
• Starting torque: >1.6 kgf·cm
• Starting time: within 1 second (at 33⅓ rpm)
• Tonearm: universal S-shaped, gimbal-supported, static balance
• Effective tonearm length: 230.5 mm
• Overhang: 16 mm
• Stylus pressure range: 0–4 g
• Outputs: 1 x RCA (phono/line), 1 x USB B port
• USB audio: 48 kHz / 16-bit
• Power consumption: 11 W
• Colour: white

Why choose it

The PLX-500-W combines the tactile feel of a classic turntable with a built-in USB audio interface, letting you record your vinyl to digital files without extra hardware. The high-torque direct drive motor provides stable rotation for accurate playback and responsive scratching.

Ideal use cases

• Home DJ setups for mixing and scratching
• Archiving vinyl records to digital formats
• Listening to 33⅓, 45, and 78 rpm records

Good to know

The turntable includes a dust cover, slip mat, headshell with cartridge, USB cable, and audio cable, so you can start playing right out of the box. The white finish adds a clean, modern look to any setup.