Pioneer PL-990 VS
Audio-Technica AT-LP5
- Brand - Pioneer
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 20000
- Weight, Kg/pounds - 2.6/5.8
- Brand - Audio-Technica
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 22000
- Weight, Kg/pounds - 10.5/23.1
Pros & Cons
Pioneer PL-990
VSPros
- Fully Automatic Operation
- Built-in Phono Preamp
- Dual Speeds
- Offers balanced tonearm design
Cons
- Limited Connectivity Options
Audio-Technica AT-LP5
VSPros
- It has a built-in Phono Stage.
- It has a built-in ADC and USB output for digitization (16 bit / 48 kHz).
- It is equipped with a proprietary AT95 pickup and detachable 2RCA-2RCA cable.
Cons
- The manual is poorly written.
Specifications
| Specification | Pioneer PL-990 | Audio-Technica AT-LP5 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Size, Cm/inches | 10 x 42 x 34.2/3.9 x 16.5 x 13.5 | 15.7 x 45 x 35.2/6.1 x 17.7 x 13.8 |
| Weight, Kg/pounds | 2.6/5.8 | 10.5/23.1 |
| Cartridge | ||
| Appropriate Needle Pressure, G | 2,5 | 2 |
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
| Supplied Headshell Weight, G | 3,5 | 10 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | >4.5 kgf-cm | >1.6 kgf-cm |
| Speed, Rpm | 33.3, 45 | 33.3, 45 |
| Platter Type | aluminum diecast | aluminum diecast |
| Drive Method | belt | direct |
| Wow & Flutter (wrms), % | 0.25 | 0.2 |
| Controls | ||
| Pitch Variation, % | ||
| Pitch Control | ||
| Operation Type | full automatic | automatic |
| Braking System | electronic | electronic |
| Power | ||
| Power Consumption, W | 2 | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Other | has not | has not |
| 45 Rpm Adapter | ||
| Dust Cover | ||
| Sound | ||
| Output Level | Pre-amp “PHONO”: 3.5 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec. Pre-amp “LINE”: 150 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec | |
| Gain | 36 | |
| Signal To Noise Ratio, Db | 50 | 50 |
| Frequency Response, Hz | 20 - 20000 | 20 - 22000 |
| Stylus | ||
| Model | PZP1004 | AT95EX |
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
| Replaceable | ||
| Connections | ||
| Other | has not | has not |
| Rca | 1 | 1 |
| Usb | - | 1 |
