The PLX-500 is Pioneer’s entry-level DJ turntable, which has a similar look and many of the same features as the 1200-rivalling PLX-1000 turntable, albeit at a street price that means you can pick up a pair for under £600. RCA cables and tonearm feel a little cheapĪlthough Technics dominate the DJ turntable market, Pioneer DJ are the standard when it comes to CDJs, so it’s a brand name with a lot of clout when it comes to DJ gear. These remain the industry standard and, if you’re buying a new DJ turntable, you can’t really go wrong here.
In terms of the all-important sound and feel though, these new 1200s live up to the legacy. These latest models are no-longer produced in Japan, and the build is, by all accounts, not quite up with the Mk2s, although it’s still solid. Functionally, there’s no difference between the 12 models here – the names are just regional. While the dimensions, feel and style are all familiar, the new SL-1200s have a slightly modernised look, along with a new, more powerful motor.įeature-wise, it’s mostly a case of ‘if it ain’t broke.’ but there are some small, welcome upgrades: the RCA and power leads are now detachable, so far-easier to replace, and the pitch fader now has a x2 mode for doubling its range. There are a number of changes between the Mk7 and the original decks, but they’re mostly subtle and in many cases decidedly positive.
When Panasonic brought production of a DJ-centric 1200 back in 2019, they had to create a new production process and effectively ‘redevelop’ a new version of the classic design. Throughout their production run from 1979 up to 2010, the original SL-1200s changed very little in terms of design and materials a 2010 unit was remarkably similar to the original Mk2s coming off the production line in the late ’70s.
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