Sony PS-HX500 VS Stanton T55USB
Sony PS-HX500
  • Brand - Sony
  • Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 20000
  • Manual - ps-hx500.pdf
Stanton T55USB
  • Brand - Stanton
  • Frequency Response, Hz - 20 - 20000
  • Manual - t55usb.pdf

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.

Stanton T55USB

VS

Pros

    • Compatible with 33-1/3 and 45 RPM records
    • Durable build quality
    • Easy setup and operation
    • Adjustable pitch control

Cons

    • Sometimes potential motor noise

Specifications

Specification Sony PS-HX500 Stanton T55USB
Controls
Pitch Control
Operation Type manual automatic
Braking System electronic electronic
Pitch Variation, % +/-10
Power
Power Consumption, W 3 6.5
Cartridge
Type moving magnet (MM) moving magnet (MM)
Supplied Headshell Weight, G 3 10
Appropriate Needle Pressure, G 2,5 3,5
Motor
Speed, Rpm 33.3, 45 33.3, 45
Platter Type aluminum diecast aluminum diecast
Drive Method belt belt
Wow & Flutter (wrms), % 0.25 0.2
Torque >1.6 kgf-cm
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
Gain
Signal To Noise Ratio, Db 50 50
Frequency Response, Hz 20 - 20000 20 - 20000
Stylus
Model ATN-3601 Stanton 500.V3
Type moving magnet (MM) moving magnet (MM)
Replaceable
Connections
Other AC adaptor has not
Usb 1 1
Rca 1 1
Dimensions
Weight, Kg/pounds 2.8/6.2 2.5/5.4
Size, Cm/inches 10.4 x 43 x 36.6/6.2 x 18.5 x 16.3 8.7 x 45.2 x 37/3.4 x 17.7 x 14.2
User Manual
Manual ps-hx500.pdf t55usb.pdf

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