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Sony PSHX500 Hi Res USB Turntable (Black)
Brand | Sony |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Included Components | Adaptor, USB cable, Phone cable, manual |
Special Feature | Portable |
Material | Plastic |
Item Weight | 8.8 Pounds |
Style | Modern |
Color | Black |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Motor Type | AC Motor |
About this item
- Enjoy all the smooth and warm sound expressions of your vinyl thanks to high-quality audio technologies that ensure the best possible analog playback.
- The integrated shell improves durability and stabilizes the cartridge for superior focusing and dimensionality of sound, while its lightweight structure improves traceability.
- Supports both phono and line output so you can play through integrated amp or external phono EQ.Turntable Speed - 33 1/3 r/min, 45 r/min
- Breathe new life into analog masterpieces with Hi-Res audio up to DSD quality. Just hook up the PS-HX500 turntable to your PC via USB, play a record and digitally archive the music from your favorite vinyl recordings in Hi-Res
- The HX500's supplied software lets you use a PC or Mac to conveniently edit tracks from both sides of an album and transfer them in high resolution to a compatible portable player or device for playback—anywhere and anytime
- DSD Native AD converter: The internal A/D converter supports native conversion from analog to DSD 2.8 MHz or 5.6 MHz digital.
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
For beginners | 4.6 | — | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Sound quality | 4.6 | — | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.7 |
Giftable | 4.6 | — | 4.5 | — | — | 4.6 |
Value for money | 4.5 | — | 4.7 | — | 4.0 | — |
Sold By | — | Music Direct | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | GRAMOPHONE | Fluance Audio |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric,Usb Cable | Corded Electric | — | AC |
connectivity tech | Wired | Wireless, Wired | Wired | Wireless, Bluetooth | Wired | Wired |
signal format | Analog | Analog | Analog | Digital | Analog | Analog |
voltage | 120 volts | — | 230 volts | 240 volts | 24 volts | — |
model name | — | — | AT-LP120XUSB-BK | PSLX310BT | Rega Planar 1 | Elite |
material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Wood, Engineered Wood |
weight | 8.8 pounds | 9.92 pounds | 17.5 pounds | 7.9 pounds | 9.26 pounds | 14.1 pounds |
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High-quality audio technology for the best analog soundEnjoy all the smooth and warm sound expressions of your vinyl thanks to high-quality audio technologies that ensure the best possible analog playback. |
New tonearm designThe integrated shell improves durability and stabilizes the cartridge for superior focusing and dimensionality of sound, while its lightweight structure improves traceability. |
Built-in Phono EQSupports both phono and line output so you can play through integrated amp or external phono EQ. |
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Digitally capture analog in Hi-Res AudioBreathe new life into analog masterpieces with Hi-Res audio up to DSD quality. Just hook up the PS-HX500 turntable to your PC via USB, play a record and digitally archive the music from your favorite vinyl recordings in Hi-Res. |
Vinyl goes portableThe HX500's supplied software lets you use a PC or Mac to conveniently edit tracks from both sides of an album and transfer them in high resolution to a compatible portable player or device for playback—anywhere and anytime. |
Stability in motionThe PS-HX500 turntable uses the latest techniques to deliver extremely stable rotation for optimal and natural delivery of your music. |
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Highly stable belt drive systemThe optimized spindle-bearing construction stabilizes the belt drive to achieve natural sound reproduction. |
High quality 0.20-inch rubber matExcellent adherence to the record’s surface minimizes unnecessary resonance for clean sound. |
Aluminum die cast platterThe high-inertia aluminum die cast platter offers superb balance between strength and mass. |
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Acoustic-grade MDF cabinetThe 1.18-inch thick MDF cabinet has excellent sonic characteristics for accurate soundstage reproduction. |
Insulated structureThe entire turntable structure is thoroughly insulated, including rubber dampers to eliminate vibration from racks and other peripherals. |
Glass epoxy circuit boardUsing glass epoxy resin for the circuit board helps to provide better sound quality and stability. |
Product Description
Meet the turntable that plays records and lets you convert tracks to portable, Hi-Res Audio for the authentic sound of vinyl that goes with you. Sit back and enjoy superior quality analog sound or plug it into your PC to digitally capture the music at its best for personal listening on compatible Hi-Res Audio players. It's vinyl reborn.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 18.5 x 16.32 x 6.2 inches |
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Item Weight | 8.8 pounds |
Manufacturer | Sony |
ASIN | B01D8RWMGQ |
Item model number | PSHX500 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #386,568 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #2,970 in Audio & Video Turntables |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 2, 2016 |
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Customers like the sound quality, ease of use, quality and performance of the turntable. For example, they mention that it doesn't seem to distort the sound, it works well and is good value for money. Customers are also impresseded with the appearance.
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Customers like the ease of use of the turntable. For example, they mention it's simple, elegantly designed, and easy to install. They say it'll record albums with the Sony recorder software. They also appreciate the minimal assembly and the out of the box experience. Customers also mention that the sound is fantastic and that recording to digital is simple with the sony program.
"...Elegant design, easy setup, everything you need is included, adequate software that works well - this all adds up to a stellar combination well..." Read more
"...It's mini amp sounds excellent and its simple setup and use make this a great turntable (by this I mean it has a great RCA out without the ground)...." Read more
"...Bottom line, it does a good job and is easy to use.Setup was straight forward by following the instructions in the user manual...." Read more
"...It produces excellent reproduction and the Sony ripping software is easy to use...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the turntable. They mention that it has excellent sound, the rips sound nice, and the sound is enjoyable to listen to. The table is very quiet, and surface noise even in older albums is kept to a minimum. The built-in high quality phono stage is what swayed them, and it can also do great 24bit 192khz recordings.
"...I find these files sound much clearer with more punch, especially in the bass...." Read more
"...It can also do great 24bit 192khz recordings as well. It's mini amp sounds excellent and its simple setup and use make this a great turntable..." Read more
"...It finally dropped 1/2 price so I had to give it a go. Sound is fantastic and recording to digital is simple with the sony program...." Read more
"...The turntable sounds great once connected properly. However, the manual is woefully lacking, and so is Sony's customer support...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the turntable. They mention it's a great vinyl player, with an impressive turntable and software. Some say that it produces excellent reproduction and is the best USB turntable available for quality transfer of vinyl.
"...amp sounds excellent and its simple setup and use make this a great turntable (by this I mean it has a great RCA out without the ground)...." Read more
"...It produces excellent reproduction and the Sony ripping software is easy to use...." Read more
"...The arm lock/unlock is particularly small and flimsy. Turning the table on and selecting the speed looks good but is awkward...." Read more
"This item is so good turntable, I love the sound and it look modern...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the turntable. They mention that it works well, makes it easy to digitize to a high-res format, and plays great. They appreciate the adequate software that works well. The turntable plays all their records flawlessly, and has great sound. Some say that it connects to QC35 Headphones and works with Apple's Garageband.
"...design, easy setup, everything you need is included, adequate software that works well - this all adds up to a stellar combination well worth the..." Read more
"...Bottom line, it does a good job and is easy to use.Setup was straight forward by following the instructions in the user manual...." Read more
"...rip and store my direct to disk collection in a hi res format that plays great...." Read more
"...The sound is great and the Walkman is also a success - connects to QC35 Headphones and my Bluetooth receiver with ease...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the turntable. They say it is a great sounding unit for the price.
"...works well - this all adds up to a stellar combination well worth the purchase price...." Read more
"...Getting a higher quality product at a good price is nice, but I am docking stars based on dated technological features and lacking support." Read more
"...I wouldn't hesitate, especially at the reasonable prices out there." Read more
"This is very good table for the money. After watching several reviews I went with the Sony over the project carbon and I'm glad I did...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the turntable. For example, they mention it has an elegant understated design, looks modern, and is not flashy. Some say that it's boring looking and not flashier than other turntables.
"...Elegant design, easy setup, everything you need is included, adequate software that works well - this all adds up to a stellar combination well..." Read more
"I am having fun with this turntable. It's very boring looking and not flashy like the Audio Technica that I considered but I am getting a ton of..." Read more
"...Very simple and elegantly designed, not bulky. The all-black look and one knob to control the power and speeds is a very understated look...." Read more
"This item is so good turntable, I love the sound and it look modern...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the recording quality of the turntable. They mention that the ability to record in DSD is a great feature, and the recording software is very minimal and easy to use. The recording process is brisk, and they wish there were more options for tagging.
"...I have not had any issues with the software crashing. The recording process is a breeze. I wish there were more options for tagging, however...." Read more
"...The recording software is very minimal & easy to use...." Read more
"...I love being able to record DSD but I'm not 100% convinced that it's better than Flac and the files take up so much space...." Read more
"...Ability to record in DSD is a GREAT feature and the reason for my purchase...." Read more
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I have since upgraded to a dedicated hi res Sony Walkman and wanted to update my vinyl rips to hi res. This turntable seemed perfect.
This unit is very elegant looking. A bit simplistic, but I love the look.
Upon receiving the item, I unboxed it and gathered all the components. Setup was so easy. Balancing the tone arm was a breeze using the included instructions. It seems the recommended 3 gram weight is a bit on the high side, but I set it at 3 as recommended. I tested the weight with my digital scale, and the weight showed as 2.999 grams, so their instructions were spot on.
I was a bit worried as the instructions said that in order to hear music on the PC the unit had to be connected with the RCA cables. I didn’t want to do that as I wanted to record digitally from USB. My fears were for naught. The instructions don’t mention that once the software is installed and you begin recording, you hear the disc being played.
About the software, it is very basic, but does what is needed very well. I have not had any issues with the software crashing. The recording process is a breeze. I wish there were more options for tagging, however. You can only enter album name, album artist, Track name and track artist. I am very thorough with tagging my tracks so I need to use a 3rd party app for complete tagging. I use dbPowerAmp for this, including adding the album art.
Once you record you track(s) a waveform is displayed. You can play the file to find the parts you want to split or cut out and add markers. One reviewer mentioned that you cannot go backward in a file, only forward, but you CAN go backward and forward by dragging the slider at the bottom of the window. When you are satisfied, you click write to files and are presented with a window showing all the splits you created and you check off the items you want to actually save. Any extra space before or after, or the spaces between tracks can be discarded by unchecking them. Just make your selections, tag the tracks and save the files. It’s very easy. I should also mention that the signal is usually very low when recording from USB with no way to change the input level. However after recording, you can boost the file using the Gain option. Maximum gain you can apply is only +6 dB, however. I use auto which will find the maximum without clipping, up to a maximum of +6 dB.
I have done a few test recordings in different formats and DSF is huge. In all fairness the WAV options at high res rates are huge as well, but these can be recoded to FLAC which substantially reduces file size. Also, the DSD (DSF) files cannot be edited. UPDATE: I have discovered there is a very basic piece of software out there, rebranded by several different companies, TEAC is one of them. The software will let you edit DSD/DSF files, but only to cut out unwanted silence from beginning and end, split tracks or combine tracks. That's it. Due to the nature of DSD, it's not practical to have full fledged editing capabilities. There is professional level software that allows fine tuning DSD files, but they are converted to very high rate WAV then re-encoded to DSD when done. That adds a conversion process to native DSD, which I would not want.
I am currently trying to decide which format I want to use. DSD is supposed to offer more in terms of the sound stage, but I can’t tell if I really hear a difference. I will probably stick with WAV as I like to edit out any nasty clicks and pops and to clean up the start and end of the records where you hear the most noise.
As far as sound quality I hear a marked difference in the quality of the albums I had ripped. Using my other turntable with analog recording, those sounded a bit muddy and needed further editing and EQ in Adobe Audition but I was also able to fine tune the files and bring them up to maximum levels.
I find these files sound much clearer with more punch, especially in the bass.
If you plan to remove any pops and ticks then you definitely need to record in one of the WAV formats as you cannot edit DSD files one you save them. As mentioned above, professional (expensive) software is available but not desirable.
The turntable plays all my records flawlessly, never a skip.
You can add this to a stereo setup and the necessary cables are supplied, including a ground line. This is a nice addition. You can use with a phono input or a line input by selecting the proper setting on the back of the unit. However if you just want a turntable to hook up to a stereo or speakers, it’s not worth getting this unit as it was meant to do so much more. Although I am sure it would perform very well as a stand-alone player.
Elegant design, easy setup, everything you need is included, adequate software that works well - this all adds up to a stellar combination well worth the purchase price.
I cannot find anything negative to say about this product.
Setup was straight forward by following the instructions in the user manual. I downloaded the Hi-Res recording software to my desktop PC. When I powered on the turntable the Hi-Res software recognized it. The Hi-Res software is very limited. It allows the user to select the output format and the destination file. When you click on the record button you can hear what the Turntable is playing but the software does not show the amplitude of the signal. When you hit record a second time the waveform is shown and the recording begins. You can then pause or complete a recording. I could not find anyway to increase the amplitude of the sound to be recorded. The waveform I saw indicated that the recording was being made at a low volume.
The controls on the turntable are small and not the easiest to use. The arm lock/unlock is particularly small and flimsy. Turning the table on and selecting the speed looks good but is awkward. The lever to raise and lower the arm is small and flimsy looking.
In summary, it works well and makes it very easy to digitize to a hi-res format. I will be using a program named dbpoweramp to convert the WAV files to FLAC. I will be using a program named VinylStudio to edit the files, add track breaks, add track names and remove pops and clicks.
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My last turntable was a high end Denon from 1978 that was given to my son 10 years ago. My vinyl has been in boxes since 2000. Because of minimal space (yeah I know 700 lps) I picked up a Sony XRS99 and use it with this turntable. It produces excellent reproduction and the Sony ripping software is easy to use. I doubt I will live long enough to rip all 700 lps because it takes time to do the ripping and to label the album and songs, however I am enjoying the play.
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A parte que el envío fue bastante rápido. Lo agradezco.
You can record the beautiful sound by USB connection to your computer via Sony application.
I was planning to buy LX310BT, it can be auto-start, auto-stop and auto-return, amazing. And it allows to record via Bluetooth, but only supports 2 ch WAV. High Resolution Audio, DSD, mp3...are not supported.
It's a simple belt-drive system, the belt is very easy to install, and also the metal platform (Lower) and rubber pad (Upper). They're the 3 parts what you need to install only.
The final step is adjusting the arm, you need to test playing with a vinyl records for sound confirmation. It takes a few time, and please be careful :P
Nothing to say except that it is really easy for everyone.
But there are something not really good.
1) Metal platform is not completely flat.
2) Scratches on the plastic cover (Obviously).
3) Scratches on the metal parts (Very obviously).
4) Oily fingerprints/ fingermarks on the metal platform, rubber pad and bottom of player.
si tienes el dinero lo recomiendo bastante.