--- product_id: 18308179 title: "PLX-1000 Professional Direct-Drive Turntable, Black" brand: "pioneer dj" price: "NZ$3447" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Pioneer Dj" url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/18308179-plx-1000-professional-direct-drive-turntable-black store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # 0.3s instant start-up ±50% multi-pitch control range Heavy-duty vibration-resistant chassis PLX-1000 Professional Direct-Drive Turntable, Black **Brand:** pioneer dj **Price:** NZ$3447 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Own the Decks, Own the Night. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PLX-1000 Professional Direct-Drive Turntable, Black by pioneer dj - **How much does it cost?** NZ$3447 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/18308179-plx-1000-professional-direct-drive-turntable-black) ## Best For - pioneer dj enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted pioneer dj brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Pro-Grade Familiarity:** Classic S-shaped tonearm and layout designed for seamless DJ booth integration. - • **Lightning-Fast Spin-Up:** Get to 33⅓ RPM in just 0.3 seconds—no lag, all action. - • **Built Like a Club Titan:** Robust zinc chassis engineered to crush vibrations and endure years of heavy use. - • **Precision Tempo Control:** Shift your beats with ±8%, ±16%, or ±50% pitch control and instant reset. - • **Digital Vinyl System Ready:** Plug into DVS software and mix your digital library on authentic vinyl feel. ## Overview The Pioneer DJ PLX-1000 is a professional-grade direct-drive turntable engineered for DJs and turntablists demanding rapid start-up, rock-solid stability, and precise tempo control. Featuring a heavy-duty zinc chassis to minimize vibration, a classic pro layout for intuitive use, and full DVS compatibility, it’s built to deliver club-ready performance and durability for serious vinyl enthusiasts. ## Description The PLX-1000 is a professional high-torque direct-drive turntable for vinyl DJs and turntablists who want a reference-grade deck for the club or a serious home setup. Its high-torque direct-drive motor reaches 33⅓ rpm in 0.3 seconds and provides stable rotation, while the heavy, high-rigidity chassis resists vibration and feedback through demanding use. The classic professional control layout and S-shaped tonearm feel immediately familiar to working DJs, so it slots straight into a traditional booth. Multi-pitch control lets you shift tempo across ±8%, ±16%, and ±50%, and detachable power and audio cables make setup and service easier. For serious vinyl play, DVS setups, and turntablist practice, the PLX-1000 is built around stability, sound quality, and durability. Review: Finally, a Direct Drive for Audiophiles on a Budget! - I've been spinning vinyl for over 50 years as a budget conscious audiophile. Had everything from portable 3-speed record players, Dual 1219, belt drive Pioneers, and now this Pioneer PLX-1000 DJ deck. Also have a 3 year old Rega and an early 80's Sony DD with the "Bio Tracer" tone arm. From my home audiophile perspective, this turntable equals and exceeds my performance expectations. Audiophile desired features include: RCA output jacks, quick disconnect power, VTA tone arm adjustment, improved sound deadening in the base and tone arm, and a common easy change head shell on an "S" shaped tone arm. All features an audiophile may want in a sturdy, precision DD turntable. I have extra head shells with cartridges with my favorites being the AT7V MM and a Denon 301MKII MC. This deck keeps rock stable speed and is dead quiet in use, with NO tone arm bearing issues as a few have mentioned. I find this deck to be well made, well designed, and operates with precision, especially at this price point. These OEM clones of the original Technics 1200 decks share many similarities, but they each have their brand name signature on them, some better than others. The Pioneer PLX-1000 fills the need for most audiophiles on a budget. A recommended "Buy" for this use. Review: Great for home use - I was looking at a Technics or this turntable. After a lot of reviews said this sounded as good and was cheaper, I went with the Pioneer. So far it sounds fantastic. It's a heavy unit, but takes up the same about of space as most Turntables. Setup isn't hard, fine tuning is a little more difficult, but not to hard. It does not come with a cartridge. I paired it with a Audio Technics AT-VM95ML. You just connect to the 4 poles and slide it on the arm. Even with buying the Cartridge it was cheaper than the Technics of the same capabilities. Assembly of the table is as simple as putting in the table. You get different tops if you want to listen or DJ And scratch. So, something for any use. The player is well laid out and has slot for the 45 adapter. As I don't need the DJ options I just reset everything to defaults and played records. The instructions included and online can walk you through a proper setup. The player does not come with an equalizer or amplifier. My receiver has a Phono input so it plugs right in. If you don't have a Phono input you'll need an external device to get the sound to line level. It comes with a RCA cable and ground wire. It does not have auto return at the end of the record. Once everything was set I tried rock, jazz, classical, and it all sounds great. The lights blue record and a white needle light at not a distraction and the needle light can be turned off. Overall, a nice turntable for home use. I'm getting back into records and this was a nice compromise between a beginner turntable and spending over a $1K for a decent turntable. All seems good to me. ## Features - Professional Direct-Drive: High-torque direct drive delivers instant, stable start-up for club and turntablist use - Built Like Club Gear: A heavy, high-rigidity chassis resists vibration and stands up to years of hard use - Familiar Pro Layout: A classic control layout and S-shaped tonearm feel instantly at home to working vinyl DJs - DVS-Ready: Use it with timecode and DVS software to mix digital files on real vinyl - Made for Serious Play: Multi-pitch control and a reset button let you shift tempo while keeping pro-grade stability ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00O8U3ZI2 | | Additional Features | Direct-Drive | | Best Sellers Rank | #55,892 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #9 in DJ Direct Drive Turntables | | Brand | Pioneer DJ | | Built-In Media | Turntable sheet⌃Slip mat and sheet⌃Dust cover⌃Head shell⌃Balance, sub and shell weights^Audio cable^Ground wire | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Mixer, Personal Computer, Speaker | | Connectivity Technology | Wired | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 295 Reviews | | Cycles | AC Motor | | Enclosure Material | Zinc | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00884938245128 | | Included Components | Turntable sheet⌃Slip mat and sheet⌃Dust cover⌃Head shell⌃Balance, sub and shell weights^Audio cable^Ground wire Included Components Turntable sheet⌃Slip mat and sheet⌃Dust cover⌃Head shell⌃Balance, sub and shell weights^Audio cable^Ground wire See more | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 17.83"L x 13.9"W x 6.26"H | | Item Type Name | Direct Drive DJ Turntable | | Item Weight | 38 pounds | | Manufacturer | Pioneer Pro DJ | | Material | Zinc | | Maximum Rotational Speed | 33 rpm | | Mfr Part Number | PLX-1000 | | Model Name | Pioneer DJ | | Model Number | PLX1000 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Signal Format | Analog | | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 60 db | | Special Feature | Direct-Drive | | Style Name | Modern | | UPC | 884938245128 616086471209 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 1year parts and labor. | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Pioneer DJ - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Mixer, Personal Computer, Speaker - **Item Weight:** 38 pounds - **Material:** Zinc - **Maximum Rotational Speed:** 33 rpm - **Model Name:** Pioneer DJ - **Special Feature:** Direct-Drive - **Style:** Modern ## Images ![PLX-1000 Professional Direct-Drive Turntable, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61odC7+uF2L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How does this pioneer plx-1000 compare to the audio-technica at-lp-1240?** A: I've opened both up. They are essentially the same. People saying the pioneer is better are confusing the AT 1240 with the cheaper 120 or just regurgitating stuff they read someplace. **Q: What headshell can I buy as a replacement?** A: The bearings are extremely easy to adjust and are designed to be slightly tightened. A miniature screwdriver and a needle nose pliers are all that is needed. loosen the outer ring and then tighten the internal screw 1 or 2 degrees. They should not be tight, just tight enough to not jiggle. I own 8 technic 1200 turntables a few Vestax turntables and a few belt drive audiophile belt drive turntables. All the dj style turntables need to have bearings adjusted periodically. Completly Normal. Standard Headshells are readily available. Audiophile headshells are also made. **Q: Where is this product manufactured?** A: Manufactured in China. Designed in Japan. Hope it helps **Q: Does this have a built-in preamp?** A: Most DJ professional turntables will not have a preamp. Those are inside of our DJ mixers. It’s easy enough to get a preamp or a mixer if you plan on ripping sound files. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally, a Direct Drive for Audiophiles on a Budget! *by S***L on January 22, 2018* I've been spinning vinyl for over 50 years as a budget conscious audiophile. Had everything from portable 3-speed record players, Dual 1219, belt drive Pioneers, and now this Pioneer PLX-1000 DJ deck. Also have a 3 year old Rega and an early 80's Sony DD with the "Bio Tracer" tone arm. From my home audiophile perspective, this turntable equals and exceeds my performance expectations. Audiophile desired features include: RCA output jacks, quick disconnect power, VTA tone arm adjustment, improved sound deadening in the base and tone arm, and a common easy change head shell on an "S" shaped tone arm. All features an audiophile may want in a sturdy, precision DD turntable. I have extra head shells with cartridges with my favorites being the AT7V MM and a Denon 301MKII MC. This deck keeps rock stable speed and is dead quiet in use, with NO tone arm bearing issues as a few have mentioned. I find this deck to be well made, well designed, and operates with precision, especially at this price point. These OEM clones of the original Technics 1200 decks share many similarities, but they each have their brand name signature on them, some better than others. The Pioneer PLX-1000 fills the need for most audiophiles on a budget. A recommended "Buy" for this use. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for home use *by G***E on October 20, 2023* I was looking at a Technics or this turntable. After a lot of reviews said this sounded as good and was cheaper, I went with the Pioneer. So far it sounds fantastic. It's a heavy unit, but takes up the same about of space as most Turntables. Setup isn't hard, fine tuning is a little more difficult, but not to hard. It does not come with a cartridge. I paired it with a Audio Technics AT-VM95ML. You just connect to the 4 poles and slide it on the arm. Even with buying the Cartridge it was cheaper than the Technics of the same capabilities. Assembly of the table is as simple as putting in the table. You get different tops if you want to listen or DJ And scratch. So, something for any use. The player is well laid out and has slot for the 45 adapter. As I don't need the DJ options I just reset everything to defaults and played records. The instructions included and online can walk you through a proper setup. The player does not come with an equalizer or amplifier. My receiver has a Phono input so it plugs right in. If you don't have a Phono input you'll need an external device to get the sound to line level. It comes with a RCA cable and ground wire. It does not have auto return at the end of the record. Once everything was set I tried rock, jazz, classical, and it all sounds great. The lights blue record and a white needle light at not a distraction and the needle light can be turned off. Overall, a nice turntable for home use. I'm getting back into records and this was a nice compromise between a beginner turntable and spending over a $1K for a decent turntable. All seems good to me. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Major Upgrade from Pro-Ject Debut Carbon *by J***T on December 28, 2022* I had been using a Pro-Ject Debut Carbon with the 2M Red cartridge for about 4 years. When considering the upgrade I knew that I wanted a better cartridge than the 2M Red and a more robust unit to deal with people walking past the unit during parties and unwanted resonance in general. This unit is substantial weighting in at about 2x the weight of the Debut. I also liked that fact that this unit did not come with a built-in preamp or cartridge. I’m a tinkerer and like to constantly try new preamps and cartridges. I’m currently using a Yaqin Hybrid Tube preamp and an AT-VM540 cartridge. The sonic performance is night and day. Wow. What an upgrade. Now I’m going to try the AT 33PTG next, as I’ve never tried a moving coil cartridge before. I did consider other turntables at about 2x the price, however, that all came stock with cartridges I did not want, like the 2M blue or other lower grade cartridge, or did not have the mass of the PLX-1000. Great unit. I’m not a DJ! ## Frequently Bought Together - Pioneer DJ PLX-1000 Professional Turntable - Silver Headshell, AT-3600L Cartridge and Stylus, Needle for Pioneer PLX-1000, PL-518, PL-530, PL-A35, PLX-500, PL-560, PL-200, PL-516, PL-255, PL-200X, XL-A700, PL-A45D - Neoteck Digital Turntable Stylus Force Scale Gauge 0.01g/5.00g Blue LCD Backlight for Tonearm Phono Cartridge --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/18308179-plx-1000-professional-direct-drive-turntable-black](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/18308179-plx-1000-professional-direct-drive-turntable-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-10-29*