Technics SL 1200 Mk7 Turntable (Grey) VS Sony PS-HX500
Technics SL 1200 Mk7 Turntable (Grey)
  • Brand - Technics
  • Updated_at - 2023-04-26 08:14:08
Sony PS-HX500
  • Brand - Sony
  • Updated_at - 2023-12-18 19:07:23

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.

Specifications

Specification Technics SL 1200 Mk7 Turntable Sony PS-HX500
Cartridge
Supplied Headshell Weight, G - 3
Appropriate Needle Pressure, G - 2,5
Type - moving magnet (MM)
Motor
Wow & Flutter (wrms), % - 0.25
Torque - >1.6 kgf-cm
Speed, Rpm - 33.3, 45
Platter Type - aluminum diecast
Drive Method - belt
Controls
Braking System - electronic
Pitch Variation, % -
Pitch Control -
Operation Type - manual
Dimensions
Weight, Kg/pounds - 2.8/6.2
Size, Cm/inches - 10.4 x 43 x 36.6/6.2 x 18.5 x 16.3
Power
Power Consumption, W - 3
Features
Other - AC adaptor
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)
Replaceable -
Connections
Other - AC adaptor
Rca - 1
Usb - 1

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