Pioneer PL-30-K VS Audio-Technica AT-LP5
Pioneer PL-30-K
  • Brand - Pioneer
  • Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 20000
  • Weight, Kg/pounds - 5.6/12.3
Audio-Technica AT-LP5
  • Brand - Audio-Technica
  • Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 22000
  • Weight, Kg/pounds - 10.5/23.1

Pros & Cons

Pioneer PL-30-K

VS

Pros

    • Automatic operation for convenience
    • Built-in phono preamp for easy connection
    • Stylus upgrade available for better sound
    • Sturdy construction for long-lasting performance

Cons

    • Short output cables
    • Non-replaceable cartridge

Audio-Technica AT-LP5

VS

Pros

    • 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-30-K Audio-Technica AT-LP5
Stylus
Replaceable
Model AT3600L AT95EX
Type moving magnet (MM) moving magnet (MM)
Sound
Frequency Response, Hz 20 - 20000 20 - 22000
Output Level 2.5 mV/±3 dB, 1 kHz 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 60 50
Connections
Rca 1 1
Usb - 1
Other has not has not
Cartridge
Supplied Headshell Weight, G 10 10
Appropriate Needle Pressure, G 3,5 2
Type moving magnet (MM) moving magnet (MM)
Motor
Wow & Flutter (wrms), % 0.1 0.2
Torque >1.6 kgf-cm
Speed, Rpm 33.3, 45 33.3, 45
Platter Type aluminum diecast aluminum diecast
Drive Method belt direct
Controls
Braking System electronic electronic
Pitch Variation, %
Pitch Control
Operation Type full automatic automatic
Dimensions
Weight, Kg/pounds 5.6/12.3 10.5/23.1
Size, Cm/inches 11 x 43.5 x 37.2/4.6 x 17.3 x 14.1 15.7 x 45 x 35.2/6.1 x 17.7 x 13.8
Power
Power Consumption, W 2 6
Features
Other has not has not
45 Rpm Adapter
Dust Cover

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