Vestax PDX-a2 MKII Direct Drive DJ Turntable PDX-a2S Quartz Lock Tested Working
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About this product
The Vestax PDX-a2 MKII is a direct drive DJ turntable with quartz lock, anti-skating, pitch control (+/-10%), and a straight tonearm. Aluminum platter, speeds 33/45, passive (requires phono preamp). Made in Japan, includes slip mat. Tested and working. No warranty. Priced at $310.80. This is a professional-grade turntable for serious vinyl DJs, offering stable speed and good build quality from a renowned brand.
Our take
The PDX-a2 MKII is a workhorse. Direct drive and quartz lock keep the pitch rock steady. The straight tonearm tracks well, and the anti-skate is effective. It's heavy and built like a tank—typical Vestax quality from Japan. The aluminum platter is sturdy. Downside: no built-in preamp, so you need an external one. Also, no warranty means if something fails, repairs are on you. For $310, it's a fair price for a reliable turntable that will last years with proper care.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Direct drive with quartz lock
- Straight tonearm
- Sturdy aluminum platter
- Made in Japan
Cons
- No built-in preamp
- No warranty
- Limited to 33/45 speeds
Specifications
- Country of Origin Japan
- Items Included Slip Mat
- Brand Vestax
- Model PDX-a2 MKII
- Type Turntable
- Drive Type Direct Drive
Show all 19 specifications
- Features
- Quartz Lock, Anti-Skating, Pitch Control, Straight Tonearm
- Speed Settings
- 33, 45
- Tonearm Shape
- Straight
- Platter Material
- Aluminum
- Active/Passive
- Passive
- Audio Outputs
- RCA
- Color
- Black
- Pitch Range
- +/-10%
- California Prop 65 Warning
- Yes
- MPN
- PDX-a2S
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Unit Type
- Each
- Manufacturer Warranty
- No warranty
