Sony PS-HX500 VS
1byone Vintage turntable
- Brand - Sony
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 20000
- Weight, Kg/pounds - 2.8/6.2
- Brand - 1byone
- Frequency Response, Hz - N/A
- Weight, Kg/pounds - 2.2/5.7
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.
1byone Vintage turntable
VSPros
- Versatile output options
- Easy setup and use
- Offers portability
- Built-in preamp
Cons
- Limited customer support
Specifications
| Specification | Sony PS-HX500 | 1byone Vintage turntable |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | ||
| Platter Type | aluminum diecast | plastic |
| Drive Method | belt | belt |
| Wow & Flutter (wrms), % | 0.25 | 0.1 |
| Torque | >1.6 kgf-cm | |
| Speed, Rpm | 33.3, 45 | 33.3, 45, 78 |
| Controls | ||
| Operation Type | manual | automatic |
| Braking System | electronic | electronic |
| Pitch Variation, % | ||
| Pitch Control | ||
| Features | ||
| Other | AC adaptor | AUX |
| 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 | |
| Gain | ||
| Signal To Noise Ratio, Db | 50 | |
| Frequency Response, Hz | 20 - 20000 | |
| Stylus | ||
| Model | ATN-3601 | |
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
| Replaceable | ||
| Connections | ||
| Other | AC adaptor | AUX |
| Rca | 1 | 1 |
| Usb | 1 | - |
| Cartridge | ||
| Supplied Headshell Weight, G | 3 | |
| Appropriate Needle Pressure, G | 2,5 | |
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight, Kg/pounds | 2.8/6.2 | 2.2/5.7 |
| Size, Cm/inches | 10.4 x 43 x 36.6/6.2 x 18.5 x 16.3 | 12.7 x 33 x 25.4/5.1 x 13.8 x 10 |
| Power | ||
| Power Consumption, W | 3 |
