Sony PS-HX500 VS
Pro-Ject Essential II
- Brand - Sony
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 20000
- Manual - ps-hx500.pdf
- Brand - Pro-Ject
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 25000
- Manual - essential-ii.pdf
Pros & Cons
Sony PS-HX500
VSPros
- This model comes with the Sony software which facilitates the process of vinyl ripping. It is compatible with Apple Garageband.
- The assembly process is easy and fast – follow the manual.
- The audio quality is amazing (excellent quality from the RCA audio out).
- Electronic speed selector is convenient for moving from albums to singles.
- Parallel lines at the top simplify cartridge alignment.
Cons
- The tonearm is manual and it does not return when it reaches the end. No auto-stop.
- Recording software is incompatible with the latest version of Mac iOS.
Pro-Ject Essential II
VSPros
- The price point is fit to buyers who search for budget-friendly options.
- The user is delivered a dust cover and one cartridge in addition.
- The bass response is rich and well-defined.
Cons
- The platter mat may stick to vinyl records when you try to take it off.
Specifications
| Specification | Sony PS-HX500 | Pro-Ject Essential II |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | ||
| Gain | ||
| Signal To Noise Ratio, Db | 50 | 65 |
| Frequency Response, Hz | 20 - 20000 | 20 - 25000 |
| Output Level | Pre-amp "PHONO": 3 mV nominal at 1 kHz. Pre-amp "LINE": 190 mV nominal at 1 kHz | 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec |
| Features | ||
| Dust Cover | ||
| Other | AC adaptor | has not |
| 45 Rpm Adapter | ||
| Stylus | ||
| Model | ATN-3601 | Ortofon OM-5E |
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
| Replaceable | ||
| Connections | ||
| Other | AC adaptor | has not |
| Usb | 1 | - |
| Rca | 1 | 1 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight, Kg/pounds | 2.8/6.2 | 3.7/8.8 |
| Size, Cm/inches | 10.4 x 43 x 36.6/6.2 x 18.5 x 16.3 | 11.2 x 41.5 x 33.5/4.4 x 16.5 x 13 |
| Motor | ||
| Wow & Flutter (wrms), % | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Torque | >1.6 kgf-cm | >4.5 kgf-cm |
| Speed, Rpm | 33.3, 45 | 33.3, 45 |
| Platter Type | aluminum diecast | aluminum diecast |
| Drive Method | belt | belt |
| Controls | ||
| Braking System | electronic | |
| Pitch Variation, % | +/-1,5 | |
| Pitch Control | ||
| Operation Type | manual | full manual |
| Cartridge | ||
| Supplied Headshell Weight, G | 3 | 5 |
| Appropriate Needle Pressure, G | 2,5 | 3,5 |
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
| User Manual | ||
| Manual | ps-hx500.pdf | essential-ii.pdf |
| Power | ||
| Power Consumption, W | 3 | 3 |
