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AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X Professional DJ Multi Player
- 10.1 in touchscreen
- Wi-Fi and streaming
- Adjustable jog tension
$2,999
DJ Players and Turntables Compared: CDJ-3000X, CDJ-1500X, XDJ-1000MK2, XDJ-700 and PLX Turntables
Pick the AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X for a flagship club booth, or the CDJ-1500X for the same streaming and touchscreen workflow in a smaller player. Pick the Pioneer DJ XDJ-1000MK2 or XDJ-700 for USB players that link over Pro DJ Link at a smaller size. For vinyl, the PLX-500 is the first-setup turntable with USB recording, the PLX-1000 is the pro direct-drive deck, and the PLX-CRSS12 plays records and also controls Serato DJ or rekordbox without timecode vinyl.
Players or turntables
Media players and turntables are the decks that plug into a DJ mixer. Players read music from USB and, on the newest models, from streaming services. Turntables play real records, and with DVS they can also control DJ software.
Pair two decks with a mixer like the DJM-250MK2, DJM-S7 or DJM-A9 and you have a club-style booth. We are an authorized Pioneer DJ dealer, and everything here is on our listings.
Media players side by side
This table is built only from our own product listings. Where a listing does not state a spec, the cell says so instead of guessing.
DJ media players compared, from our product listings. "Not in our listing" means our product page does not state that spec, so ask us before you count on it.
| Model | Screen | Plays from | Linking | Jog and pads | Size / weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X | 10.1 in capacitive touchscreen, up to 16 tracks | USB-A, two USB-C, Wi-Fi streaming (Apple Music, Beatport, TIDAL), cloud libraries | Pro DJ Link over Ethernet; NFC login | Adjustable jog tension; Preview Hot Cue, Gate Cue, Smart Cue | Not in our listing |
| AlphaTheta CDJ-1500X | 10.1 in touchscreen, up to 15 tracks | USB, Wi-Fi streaming (Apple Music, Beatport, TIDAL), cloud libraries | NFC login | Mid-size jog, eight Hot Cue buttons, Beat Loop knob | Not in our listing |
| Pioneer DJ XDJ-1000MK2 | 7 in color touchscreen | USB (rekordbox-prepared tracks) | Pro DJ Link; MIDI controller mode | Large 8.11 in jog wheel | About 12 in wide, about 8.2 lb |
| Pioneer DJ XDJ-700 | 7 in touchscreen | USB (AAC, AIFF, MP3, WAV) | Pro DJ Link; MIDI controller mode | 5.44 in jog with CDJ and vinyl modes; Hot Cue, Beat Loop, Slip, Beat Sync | About 4.4 lb |
Turntables side by side
All three are direct-drive Pioneer DJ turntables from our listings.
Pioneer DJ turntables compared, from our product listings. "Not in our listing" means our product page does not state that spec, so ask us before you count on it.
| Model | Drive | Pitch / tempo | Digital | Included | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer DJ PLX-500 | Direct drive, high torque | Not in our listing | USB output to record vinyl; switchable phono/line out | Dust cover with record sleeve stand | About 23.6 lb |
| Pioneer DJ PLX-1000 | High-torque, quartz-locked direct drive | 8, 16 or 50 percent | Detachable power and RCA cables | Not in our listing | About 28.9 lb |
| Pioneer DJ PLX-CRSS12 | Direct drive | Not in our listing | Controls Serato DJ or rekordbox over USB-C without timecode vinyl | Magvel Clamp, slip mat, slip sheet | Not in our listing |
Flagship and step-down: CDJ-3000X and CDJ-1500X
The AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X is the flagship multi player. Its 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen shows up to 16 tracks, built-in Wi-Fi reaches cloud libraries and streaming from Apple Music, Beatport and TIDAL, and NFC lets you log in by tapping a phone. You get adjustable jog tension, one USB-A and two USB-C ports, Pro DJ Link over Ethernet and RCA and coaxial outputs.
The CDJ-1500X brings that workflow into a smaller player: a 10.1-inch touchscreen showing up to 15 tracks, eight Hot Cue buttons, a Beat Loop knob, a mid-size jog wheel, Wi-Fi and NFC login. Playlist Edit lets you reorder tracks on the player, and it still plays from USB.
USB players: XDJ-1000MK2 and XDJ-700
The Pioneer DJ XDJ-1000MK2 plays rekordbox-prepared tracks from USB on a 7-inch color touchscreen with a large 8.11-inch jog wheel. It links with other players over Pro DJ Link and can act as a MIDI controller for DJ software. It is about 12 inches wide and about 8.2 lb.
The XDJ-700 is the compact one, about 4.4 lb with a 7-inch touchscreen and a 5.44-inch jog with CDJ and vinyl modes. It plays AAC, AIFF, MP3 and WAV from USB and has Hot Cue, Beat Loop, Slip mode, Beat Sync and Reverse, so it fits a small booth or a travel setup.
Turntables: PLX-500, PLX-1000 and PLX-CRSS12
The PLX-500 has the look and layout of the PLX-1000 at a lower price, with high torque for mixing and scratching, a switchable phono/line output and USB to record your vinyl to a computer. A dust cover is included. It suits a first DJ setup or a home listening station.
The PLX-1000 is the professional deck: a high-torque, quartz-locked motor that starts in 0.3 seconds at 33 1/3 rpm, tempo ranges of 8, 16 and 50 percent, an S-shaped tone arm on a gimbal-supported bearing and a heavy chassis that fights vibration. Power and RCA cables detach for easy replacement.
The PLX-CRSS12 plays real records, and it can also control Serato DJ or rekordbox directly over USB-C without timecode vinyl. In digital mode the platter data comes from a sensor, so the needle cannot skip. The Magvel Clamp dial sets how heavy the platter feels. Joe can help you get it working with Serato.
How to choose, and how to get one
Decide if you play files, streaming or records, and what mixer the decks will plug into. Bring your USB drive or a record to the counter and try them. Joe will walk you through linking players or setting up DVS.
Everything is bought and picked up at the shop at 8696 Atlantic Ave in South Gate, and you can ask about our Payment Plan. We sell DJ gear; we do not rent it. Stock moves, so call (323) 944-7844 or text (213) 674-9042 to confirm the model is on the floor before you drive over.
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- High-torque direct drive
- Pitch range 8, 16 or 50%
- Detachable cables
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- Plays vinyl or DVS
- Magvel Clamp
- Serato DJ and rekordbox
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What is the difference between the CDJ-3000X and CDJ-1500X?
Both have a 10.1-inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi streaming from Apple Music, Beatport and TIDAL, and NFC login. The CDJ-3000X is the flagship with adjustable jog tension, Pro DJ Link over Ethernet and up to 16 tracks on screen; the CDJ-1500X is the smaller player with a mid-size jog and eight Hot Cue buttons.
Can DJ players stream music?
The AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X and CDJ-1500X stream from Apple Music, Beatport and TIDAL over Wi-Fi. The Pioneer DJ XDJ-1000MK2 and XDJ-700 play from USB.
Which turntable is good for a first setup?
The Pioneer DJ PLX-500. It has high torque for mixing and scratching, a switchable phono/line output, USB to record vinyl, and a dust cover.
Can a turntable control Serato without control vinyl?
The Pioneer DJ PLX-CRSS12 can. It controls Serato DJ or rekordbox over USB-C without timecode vinyl, and still plays real records.
Can I rent players or turntables?
No. We sell DJ gear; we do not rent it. Call or text to confirm the model is on the floor, then buy and pick up at the shop in South Gate. A Payment Plan is available.