Pro-Ject Essential III VS
Sony PS-LX300USB
- Brand - Pro-Ject
- Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 20000
- Manual - essential-iii.pdf
- Brand - Sony
- Frequency Response, Hz - 5 - 40000
- Manual - ps-lx300usb.pdf
Pros & Cons
Pro-Ject Essential III
VSPros
- This model outputs high-quality sound with the deep bass sound.
- Bluetooth output.
- The built quality is very high – it is heavy enough.
Cons
- The soundstage is quite narrow. It is not automatic.
Sony PS-LX300USB
VSPros
- The output sound is clean – it does not skip any parts. The setup process is fast and easy.
- It comes with software that allows you ripping your LPs – it is user-friendly.
- RCA cables are not very long.
Cons
- The arm may get stuck and it is impossible to get records to play.
Specifications
| Specification | Pro-Ject Essential III | Sony PS-LX300USB |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus | ||
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
| Replaceable | ||
| Model | Ortofon OM10 | ATN-3472P |
| Sound | ||
| Signal To Noise Ratio, Db | 65 | 50 |
| Frequency Response, Hz | 20 - 20000 | 5 - 40000 |
| Output Level | 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec | |
| Gain | ||
| Connections | ||
| Other | has not | has not |
| Usb | - | 1 |
| Rca | 1 | 1 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight, Kg/pounds | 5.1/11.1 | 2.7/6.1 |
| Size, Cm/inches | 9.5 x 41.5 x 33/4.4 x 16.9 x 13 | 10 x 42 x 34.2/3.9 x 15.7 x 13.5 |
| Cartridge | ||
| Supplied Headshell Weight, G | 5,5 | 3,5 |
| Appropriate Needle Pressure, G | 3 | 2,5 |
| Type | moving magnet (MM) | moving magnet (MM) |
| Motor | ||
| Wow & Flutter (wrms), % | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Torque | >4.5 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 | electronic |
| Pitch Variation, % | +/-0,7 | has not |
| Pitch Control | ||
| Operation Type | full manual | automatic |
| User Manual | ||
| Manual | essential-iii.pdf | ps-lx300usb.pdf |
| Power | ||
| Power Consumption, W | 4,5 | 2 |
| Features | ||
| Other | has not | has not |
| 45 Rpm Adapter | ||
| Dust Cover |
