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Sony PS-HX500 PS-HX500 Turntables with Preamp Black

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  • With Built-in Preamp

Turntable with high-resolution audio copying capability.

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Description

Description

Sony PS-HX500 Turntable with built-in preamp and high-resolution audio recording capability.

Turntables for vinyl playback and high-resolution recording

Give new life to analog masterpieces with DSD. Simply connect the PS-HX500 turntable to your computer via USB, play a record, and record every aspect of the vinyl with native DSD 5.6 MHz conversion. Convert your valuable vinyl collection into high-resolution sound, take it with you on a walk with your Walkman®, or just sit back and enjoy playing your authentic vinyl records.

Convert your records into high-quality digital music files.

The PS-HX500 is equipped with a high-quality A/D converter. Simply connect it to your computer with a USB cable and record your vinyl records as high-resolution audio files. This is an excellent way to back up your valuable vinyl collection or even take your music with you on a Walkman®.

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Specifications

Specifications

Dimensions

Colour
Black
Built-in Speakers
No
Built-in Pre Amp
Yes
Radio
No
CD Player
No

Design

Retro
No
Suitcase
No

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Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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  • ΣτέφανοςΦ
    3
    6 out of 7 members found this review helpful

    I have had it for about one (1) year.
    I bought it for digitizing vinyl records in high resolution. I have connected it via USB to the computer where the files are stored (FLAC, WAV in various sampling rates).
    Overall impression: From assembly-adjustment to operation, I found that this product of this specific brand has no relation to previous products. I would say that I found it significantly inferior in many aspects compared to the analog predecessor that I was used to. One switch (Standby/On/33/45) instead of separate ones. Non-automatic arm return/power off. Arm and cartridge are of rather low specifications. Lack of fine speed adjustment. Arm pressure/anti-skating adjustments are relatively easy if you follow the instructions faithfully. Before purchasing, I was informed that I could replace or upgrade the cartridge. I read that it is not recommended. I have not tried it yet.
    Functionality is rather difficult and inadequate, I would characterize it. First, you need to install the USB driver, of course. And it takes quite a bit of familiarity to achieve a decent recording. It does not give you the ability, apart from recording a selected track or album, to make any other adjustments (such as fade-in/fade-out, mix, anti-scratch, track connection, etc.). You will need to use another program afterwards. However, you can split a track and delete it after saving. Useful when recording the entire side of an LP, for example, and you want to delete certain track(s). The sound volume during digitization has auto or 0 to +6 db adjustment before saving. Useful, but perhaps it should have greater amplification. Especially for certain tracks that are recorded at a low volume. Although it has a Pickup/Out selection switch, it is not recommended for direct connection to speakers, only through an external amplifier. In conclusion: Its price is quite high for its quality/features. Do some research for better products that serve your purpose before deciding.

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  • Alalaland
    3
    11 out of 12 members found this review helpful

    Positive:
    1. Good quality, sturdy construction
    2. Full and warm sound
    3. Slow needle drop
    4. Quiet
    5. Switch for switching from 33 to 45 RPM, while in other turntables of the same caliber it is done manually, e.g. RP, Project
    6. RCA cables are not integrated, so one can use higher quality ones, although the ones included are very good.
    7. Non-integrated power supply
    8. Conversion to high-quality audio as promised by its specifications, I have not tested it yet

    Negative:
    1. It is manual, meaning the needle does not return to the initial position. Also, I was used to automatic turntables where as soon as I bring the arm to the platter, it starts rotating, which is not the case here. There is a STANDBY/ON switch for starting the rotation. This makes changing sides of the record a bit more time-consuming.

    ******1 YEAR LATER

    WARNING
    If someone wants to upgrade the turntable by changing the cartridge, DO NOT attempt it!!
    The quality of the cartridge cables is so poor that they break with the slightest touch.
    I gave it a rating of 3 stars because it does not have upgradeability.

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • I have had it for about one (1) year.
    I bought it for digitizing vinyl records in high resolution. I have connected it via USB to the computer where the files are stored (FLAC, WAV in various sampling rates).
    Overall impression: From assembly-adjustment to operation, I found that this product of this specific brand has no relation to previous products. I would say that I found it significantly inferior in many aspects compared to the analog predecessor that I was used to. One switch (Standby/On/33/45) instead of separate ones. Non-automatic arm return/power off. Arm and cartridge are of rather low specifications. Lack of fine speed adjustment. Arm pressure/anti-skating adjustments are relatively easy if you follow the instructions faithfully. Before purchasing, I was informed that I could replace or upgrade the cartridge. I read that it is not recommended. I have not tried it yet.
    Functionality is rather difficult and inadequate, I would characterize it. First, you need to install the USB driver, of course. And it takes quite a bit of familiarity to achieve a decent recording. It does not give you the ability, apart from recording a selected track or album, to make any other adjustments (such as fade-in/fade-out, mix, anti-scratch, track connection, etc.). You will need to use another program afterwards. However, you can split a track and delete it after saving. Useful when recording the entire side of an LP, for example, and you want to delete certain track(s). The sound volume during digitization has auto or 0 to +6 db adjustment before saving. Useful, but perhaps it should have greater amplification. Especially for certain tracks that are recorded at a low volume. Although it has a Pickup/Out selection switch, it is not recommended for direct connection to speakers, only through an external amplifier. In conclusion: Its price is quite high for its quality/features. Do some research for better products that serve your purpose before deciding.

    Translated from Greek ·
    6
  • Positive:
    1. Good quality, sturdy construction
    2. Full and warm sound
    3. Slow needle drop
    4. Quiet
    5. Switch for switching from 33 to 45 RPM, while in other turntables of the same caliber it is done manually, e.g. RP, Project
    6. RCA cables are not integrated, so one can use higher quality ones, although the ones included are very good.
    7. Non-integrated power supply
    8. Conversion to high-quality audio as promised by its specifications, I have not tested it yet

    Negative:
    1. It is manual, meaning the needle does not return to the initial position. Also, I was used to automatic turntables where as soon as I bring the arm to the platter, it starts rotating, which is not the case here. There is a STANDBY/ON switch for starting the rotation. This makes changing sides of the record a bit more time-consuming.

    ******1 YEAR LATER

    WARNING
    If someone wants to upgrade the turntable by changing the cartridge, DO NOT attempt it!!
    The quality of the cartridge cables is so poor that they break with the slightest touch.
    I gave it a rating of 3 stars because it does not have upgradeability.

    Translated from Greek ·
    11
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Description & Specifications

Sony PS-HX500 Turntable with built-in preamp and high-resolution audio recording capability.

Turntables for vinyl playback and high-resolution recording

Give new life to analog masterpieces with DSD. Simply connect the PS-HX500 turntable to your computer via USB, play a record, and record every aspect of the vinyl with native DSD 5.6 MHz conversion. Convert your valuable vinyl collection into high-resolution sound, take it with you on a walk with your Walkman®, or just sit back and enjoy playing your authentic vinyl records.

Convert your records into high-quality digital music files.

The PS-HX500 is equipped with a high-quality A/D converter. Simply connect it to your computer with a USB cable and record your vinyl records as high-resolution audio files. This is an excellent way to back up your valuable vinyl collection or even take your music with you on a Walkman®.

Manufacturer

Dimensions

Colour
Black
Built-in Speakers
No
Built-in Pre Amp
Yes
Radio
No
CD Player
No

Design

Retro
No
Suitcase
No

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (2)

  1. 5 stars
    0
  2. 4 stars
    0
  3. 2
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1 star
    0
Review this product
  • ΣτέφανοςΦ
    3
    6 out of 7 members found this review helpful

    I have had it for about one (1) year.
    I bought it for digitizing vinyl records in high resolution. I have connected it via USB to the computer where the files are stored (FLAC, WAV in various sampling rates).
    Overall impression: From assembly-adjustment to operation, I found that this product of this specific brand has no relation to previous products. I would say that I found it significantly inferior in many aspects compared to the analog predecessor that I was used to. One switch (Standby/On/33/45) instead of separate ones. Non-automatic arm return/power off. Arm and cartridge are of rather low specifications. Lack of fine speed adjustment. Arm pressure/anti-skating adjustments are relatively easy if you follow the instructions faithfully. Before purchasing, I was informed that I could replace or upgrade the cartridge. I read that it is not recommended. I have not tried it yet.
    Functionality is rather difficult and inadequate, I would characterize it. First, you need to install the USB driver, of course. And it takes quite a bit of familiarity to achieve a decent recording. It does not give you the ability, apart from recording a selected track or album, to make any other adjustments (such as fade-in/fade-out, mix, anti-scratch, track connection, etc.). You will need to use another program afterwards. However, you can split a track and delete it after saving. Useful when recording the entire side of an LP, for example, and you want to delete certain track(s). The sound volume during digitization has auto or 0 to +6 db adjustment before saving. Useful, but perhaps it should have greater amplification. Especially for certain tracks that are recorded at a low volume. Although it has a Pickup/Out selection switch, it is not recommended for direct connection to speakers, only through an external amplifier. In conclusion: Its price is quite high for its quality/features. Do some research for better products that serve your purpose before deciding.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Alalaland
    3
    11 out of 12 members found this review helpful

    Positive:
    1. Good quality, sturdy construction
    2. Full and warm sound
    3. Slow needle drop
    4. Quiet
    5. Switch for switching from 33 to 45 RPM, while in other turntables of the same caliber it is done manually, e.g. RP, Project
    6. RCA cables are not integrated, so one can use higher quality ones, although the ones included are very good.
    7. Non-integrated power supply
    8. Conversion to high-quality audio as promised by its specifications, I have not tested it yet

    Negative:
    1. It is manual, meaning the needle does not return to the initial position. Also, I was used to automatic turntables where as soon as I bring the arm to the platter, it starts rotating, which is not the case here. There is a STANDBY/ON switch for starting the rotation. This makes changing sides of the record a bit more time-consuming.

    ******1 YEAR LATER

    WARNING
    If someone wants to upgrade the turntable by changing the cartridge, DO NOT attempt it!!
    The quality of the cartridge cables is so poor that they break with the slightest touch.
    I gave it a rating of 3 stars because it does not have upgradeability.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • I have had it for about one (1) year.
    I bought it for digitizing vinyl records in high resolution. I have connected it via USB to the computer where the files are stored (FLAC, WAV in various sampling rates).
    Overall impression: From assembly-adjustment to operation, I found that this product of this specific brand has no relation to previous products. I would say that I found it significantly inferior in many aspects compared to the analog predecessor that I was used to. One switch (Standby/On/33/45) instead of separate ones. Non-automatic arm return/power off. Arm and cartridge are of rather low specifications. Lack of fine speed adjustment. Arm pressure/anti-skating adjustments are relatively easy if you follow the instructions faithfully. Before purchasing, I was informed that I could replace or upgrade the cartridge. I read that it is not recommended. I have not tried it yet.
    Functionality is rather difficult and inadequate, I would characterize it. First, you need to install the USB driver, of course. And it takes quite a bit of familiarity to achieve a decent recording. It does not give you the ability, apart from recording a selected track or album, to make any other adjustments (such as fade-in/fade-out, mix, anti-scratch, track connection, etc.). You will need to use another program afterwards. However, you can split a track and delete it after saving. Useful when recording the entire side of an LP, for example, and you want to delete certain track(s). The sound volume during digitization has auto or 0 to +6 db adjustment before saving. Useful, but perhaps it should have greater amplification. Especially for certain tracks that are recorded at a low volume. Although it has a Pickup/Out selection switch, it is not recommended for direct connection to speakers, only through an external amplifier. In conclusion: Its price is quite high for its quality/features. Do some research for better products that serve your purpose before deciding.

    Translated from Greek ·
    6
  • Positive:
    1. Good quality, sturdy construction
    2. Full and warm sound
    3. Slow needle drop
    4. Quiet
    5. Switch for switching from 33 to 45 RPM, while in other turntables of the same caliber it is done manually, e.g. RP, Project
    6. RCA cables are not integrated, so one can use higher quality ones, although the ones included are very good.
    7. Non-integrated power supply
    8. Conversion to high-quality audio as promised by its specifications, I have not tested it yet

    Negative:
    1. It is manual, meaning the needle does not return to the initial position. Also, I was used to automatic turntables where as soon as I bring the arm to the platter, it starts rotating, which is not the case here. There is a STANDBY/ON switch for starting the rotation. This makes changing sides of the record a bit more time-consuming.

    ******1 YEAR LATER

    WARNING
    If someone wants to upgrade the turntable by changing the cartridge, DO NOT attempt it!!
    The quality of the cartridge cables is so poor that they break with the slightest touch.
    I gave it a rating of 3 stars because it does not have upgradeability.

    Translated from Greek ·
    11
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