The Pioneer DJ PLX-1000 is the 1200 layout bought new, with more starting torque and a ±50 percent tempo range, but it ships with no cartridge and no phono preamp, and the Technics SL-1200MK7 beats it on reverse play, 78 rpm and stated wow and flutter.
- High-torque direct drive that reaches 33⅓ rpm in 0.3 seconds, with a starting torque of 4.5 kg·cm or more
- Multi-tempo control at ±8%, ±16% and ±50%, with a reset button that returns to ±0%
- Heavy-mass die-cast zinc chassis, 8mm-thick resin lower section and 9mm-thick vibration-damping material at the base