Sony PS-HX500 VS Pioneer PL-30-K
Sony PS-HX500
  • Brand - Sony
  • Updated_at - 2023-12-18 19:07:23
  • Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 20000
Pioneer PL-30-K
  • Brand - Pioneer
  • Updated_at - 2023-12-18 19:07:23
  • Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 20000

Pros & Cons

Sony PS-HX500

VS

Pros

    • 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.

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

Specifications

Specification Sony PS-HX500 Pioneer PL-30-K
Cartridge
Supplied Headshell Weight, G 3 10
Appropriate Needle Pressure, G 2,5 3,5
Type moving magnet (MM) moving magnet (MM)
Motor
Wow & Flutter (wrms), % 0.25 0.1
Torque >1.6 kgf-cm
Speed, Rpm 33.3, 45 33.3, 45
Platter Type aluminum diecast aluminum diecast
Drive Method belt belt
Controls
Braking System electronic electronic
Pitch Variation, %
Pitch Control
Operation Type manual full automatic
Dimensions
Weight, Kg/pounds 2.8/6.2 5.6/12.3
Size, Cm/inches 10.4 x 43 x 36.6/6.2 x 18.5 x 16.3 11 x 43.5 x 37.2/4.6 x 17.3 x 14.1
Power
Power Consumption, W 3 2
Features
Other AC adaptor has not
45 Rpm Adapter
Dust Cover
Sound
Output Level Pre-amp "PHONO": 3 mV nominal at 1 kHz. Pre-amp "LINE": 190 mV nominal at 1 kHz 2.5 mV/±3 dB, 1 kHz
Gain
Signal To Noise Ratio, Db 50 60
Frequency Response, Hz 20 - 20000 20 - 20000
Stylus
Model ATN-3601 AT3600L
Type moving magnet (MM) moving magnet (MM)
Replaceable
Connections
Other AC adaptor has not
Rca 1 1
Usb 1 -

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