OVERVIEW
The PDX-2000MK2 is Vestax's new standard professional turntable. It improves upon the performance of the PDX-2000 with quite a few changes that make it a more well-rounded turntable. The PDX-2000 was a rock solid hit with the scratch DJ community, but never really caught on with the rest of the DJ population. So in order to make the MK2 more friendly to DJ's who aren't scratch-centric, they have improved the two main parts of the turntable- the platter and the tonearm. The platter on the MK2 has a much lower profile than the previous model, which makes it feel more like a Technics and less like a gadget. Much better for getting the "feel" when mixing. The top surface of the platter is also grooved, which creates less friction between the slipmat and the platter for increased backspin time and less resistance when scratching. The tone arm features a completely new base design, which is now height-adjustable and more resistant to turntable feedback and rumble.

Vestax was the first company to introduce straight arm technology, and remains the only company to truly master it. The effect of this system is a virtually unskippable turntable. Under normal DJ situations, the PDX-2000 is truly unskippable (we've tested it numerous times). In comparison with the Technics 1200, the PDX-2000 features quite a few improvements including a motor with 2.7 kg/cm torque (stronger than 1200), +/-10 pitch control, an "ultra pitch" controller which has a range of +/-50%, adjustable start and brake controls on the top of the turntable, reverse play, and detachable RCA and ground wires

OUR OPINION
Over the last few years a lot of tour and studio DJs have converted to the PDX-2000 series because of the unskippable system. This feature makes it the best turntable for stage and live conditions (eliminates skip mistakes). In comparison to a Technics 1200, the tonearm construction still leaves something to be desired, but the PDX-2000's overall stability and great features make that something we can overlook. And with it's newly improved platter & tonearm, the PDX-2000MK2 has effectively escaped the tag of being strictly a "scratch turntable." It's now suitable for all uses, and valid competition for Technics.

- Straight tone-arm
- Skipless system
- +/- 10 pitch with Ultra Pitch allowing +/- 50
- Adjustable start and brake controls
- Reverse play
- Detachable RCA and ground wires

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reviewed by the mgmnt