7.8 out of 10

Sony PS-LX300USB

First seen: 13 march 2008

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User Score (180)

7.6
Expert Score (1)

4.0
Design (7)

6.1
Value for money (22)

8.1
Features (10)

6.6
Ease of use (22)

8.3
Performance (29)

7.8

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In Stock	(CS)	$112.98	SEE IT
In Stock	(CS)	$129.28	SEE IT
In Stock	(CS)	$149.00	SEE IT
In Stock	(CS)	$149.99	SEE IT
Check Availability	(S)	$109.99	SEE IT

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Pros & Cons

it will record, good value turntable, comes in a box, allows different speeds, true mp3 conversion

cant adjust the speed, not a bad point, no playback via usb, unit feels very plasticky, mono output

Manufacturer's Description

Old school becomes new school with this USB stereo turntable. You’ll be enjoying your classic vinyl albums on your modern hi-fi system in no time, or easily create MP3 files to store on a PC or listen to on your portable player.

>50dB
No Phono Input Required on Connecting Device

Specifications

Audio

Audio Recording/Playback System : 33 1/3 and 45 rpm Record Playback
Audio

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (dB) : 50dB
Audio

Wow and Flutter : 0.25% (WRMS)
Weights and Measurements

Weight (Approx.) : 6 lbs. (2.7 kg)
Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.) : 15.7" x 3.9" x 13.5" (420 x 100 x 342mm)
Inputs and Outputs

RCA Audio Output(s) : 1 (Rear)

Release Date

First seen

13 March 2008

WikiFreak Description

Sony PS-LX300USB

Sony PS-LX300USB is a USB stereo turntable. It allows user to play records as well as record them into a computer and create MP3 files to store on the PC. Among its main features include USB audio output, belt drive system, supplied dust cover, built-in phono preamp, RCA output jacks L/R, EQ switch for non-phono input devices and fully automatic operation.

Features

The PS-LX300USB enables user to transfer albums from classic vinyl to PC or MP3 portable player. It operates fully…

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Sony PS-LX300USB

Features

The PS-LX300USB enables user to transfer albums from classic vinyl to PC or MP3 portable player. It operates fully automatic. With USB connection, user can connect the turntable to other-USB-capable devices. It comes with a supplied Audio Studio software allowing archive from vinyl, optimizing the sound, and storing the tracks into the PC with ease. The turntable delivers 33.3 and 45 RPM of speed. Moreover, it features belt drive system. It is built with a phono preamp thus no phone required while connecting the device. Plus, it features RCA type output jacks that enables user to connect the turntable to speakers or even a hi-fi system. It delivers more than 50dB of signal to noise ratio. It provides an EQ switch for non-phono input devices.

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Reviews of Sony PS-LX300USB

Expert Reviews

Sony to launch new PS-LX300USB Turntable with USB Output

Reviewer: Hifi-ring
27 August 2008
Sony today unveiled its new PS-LX300USB turntable with USB output. Due in March for a price of $150 this turntable provides fully automatic operation of vinyl playback at 33-1/3 and 45 rpm speeds. It offers a belt drive system for reduced motor noise and rotational stability, in addition to a static balance tone arm with a bonded diamond stylus for precise tracking. A supplied moving-magnet phonograph cartridge and built-in phonograph pre-amp allows for compatibility... Read more
Reviewer: Gadget Guy
11 August 2008

Overall 4

Value for money 5

Features 4

Ease of use 5

Performance 6

There are two essential problems with this turntable: if you have a big vinyl collection, odds are you have a decent hi-fi system that you play it on. Plugging this into your PC via analog cables and playing it into a good audio software package will get the same - if not superior - results to using this $300 unit. Read more
Sony PS-LX300USB Turntable Review

Reviewer: Digitaltrends
27 January 2010
Turntable Type: USB / Recording, Operation: Automatic, Playable Formats: MP3, Speed Settings: 33.3 RPM, 45 RPM Read more

User Reviews

not a good product

Reviewer: Bestbuy
12 January 2010

Overall 2

Value for money 2

Features 2

Ease of use 2

Performance 2

" I contacted the company that wrote the CD program. They would only provide tech support if I provided a $30.00 upfront payment. The product was returned. " Read more
Great Idea/Dumb Execution

Reviewer: Anonymous, Sony
29 January 2010

Overall 4

Design 4

Performance 4

I've only had this thing two weeks...and it's been frustrating. Whoever designed the software should be fired for incompetence. Why would you design a product that records vinyl to hard drive without giving one the ability to listen while recording? A Sony 'help' person told me it wasn't designed to do that! So, you have to guess when to flip over the record or pause between tracks or only record certain tracks. And you have to pause between tracks because the software... Read more
Sony PS-LX300USB review

Reviewer: Amazon
15 February 2010 See Product at Amazon ($109.99)

Overall 8

The default setings for USB use will kill the PC speakers as soon as the device is plugged in. Not the best choice for a default setting. The software that comes with it looks like it should automatically divide for songs. That did not work for me. I will experiment to see if I can get it to work. This was using the tool for old 33 rpm records. Read more or see product
Sony PSLX300USB Turntable

Reviewer: Ronald Getz, Vanns
3 weeks ago See Product at Vanns.com ($112.98)

Overall 6

Value for money 10

Ease of use 8

Performance 10

Typical Sony quality abounds in this unit. Ease of USB hookup made it a no-brainer to install. It did a marvelous job of converting my vinyl albums to .wav files. Except for the quick transfer from album to wave files via the software, I would not give the software high marks, as it is not easy to navigate. There are better freeware programs for editing the finished conversions. The hardware gets my highest marks, but the software gets only below average marks. Read more or see product
I got what I paid for

Reviewer: J&R
10 February 2010

Overall 8

I am happy with the turntable. I know that for the price I paid I wouldn't get super quality but it is pretty good and it does what I want it to do. I didn't know that when playing my records the sound would only come through one speaker and a heads up about that would have been nice. Playing back the recording is in stereo. Also, it would be nice if the recording software that comes with it was cross-platform. [...] Read more