Which DJ turntables offer the best value for money under £500?
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Platter Size (inch) ⇅ | Speed (RPM) ⇅ | Torque (kg-cm) ⇅ | Start/Stop Switch ⇅ | Pitch Control ⇅ | Audio Output (Watt) ⇅ | Connectivity ⇅ |
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Pioneer DJ PLX-1000 (used/refurbished)
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£661.84 ≈ | 332 mm | 33⅓ rpm, 45 rpm | 4.5 kg/cm or more | ✓ | ±8%, ±16%, ±50% with reset | Gold-plated RCA | Detachable power and RCA cables, ground wire |
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High-torque, quartz-locked direct-drive DJ turntable with a heavy die-cast platter and multi-range pitch control. Suited for club, battle, and open-format DJs who need fast start-up, stable rotation, and durable build quality.
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Reloop RP-2000 MK2
US
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£204.89 ≈ | 332 mm | 33 1/3, 45 RPM | > 1kg/cm | ✓ | +/- 8 % | 1x Phono out (gold-plated), 1x GND | Phono (RCA) output, ground terminal |
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Quartz-driven direct-drive DJ turntable with a die-cast aluminium platter, statically balanced S-shaped tonearm, built-in Ortofon OM Black cartridge, and +/-8% pitch control. Suited for beginner to intermediate DJs seeking a robust, vibration-isolated turntable for mixing and home/studio use. |
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Lenco L-3808
US
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£214.07 ≈ | null | 33, 45 | — | ✓ | Variable pitch slider -10% to +10% | RCA OUT, USB-B | RCA, USB-B |
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The Lenco L-3808 is a direct-drive turntable with selectable 33 and 45 RPM, built-in selectable phono preamplifier and USB-B PC encoding for digitising records. It includes a removable headshell with an AT3600 cartridge, a pitch slider and target/strobe lighting, suited to beginners and budget-conscious users looking for DJ-style features and USB recording.
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Technics SL-1200MK7 (used/refurbished)
US
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£967.78 ≈ | 332 mm | 33.3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM | 0.18 N·m | ✓ | ±8%, ±16% | PHONO (Pin Jack) x 1 | PHONO cable terminals, EARTH TERMINAL |
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The SL-1200MK7 is a professional direct-drive DJ turntable with a 332 mm aluminum die-cast platter, coreless direct drive motor and adjustable torque and brake settings. It supports 33.3, 45 and 78 RPM, has digital pitch control with ±8%/±16% ranges and is suited for club DJs and audiophiles seeking reliable performance. |
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