{"product_id":"reloop-rp-2000mk4-black","title":"Reloop RP-2000MK4","description":"\u003ch1\u003eReloop RP-2000 MK4 Direct-Drive DJ Turntable – Black Edition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy the Reloop RP-2000 MK4 Direct-Drive DJ Turntable in Black, featuring a quartz-controlled motor, pre-mounted Ortofon OM Black cartridge, and precision S-shaped tonearm. In stock, fast UK delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reloop RP-2000 MK4 Black Edition is a high-performance, entry-level direct-drive DJ turntable engineered for beginner mix artists, practicing vinyl DJs, and home audio enthusiasts who want rock-solid rotational accuracy without the high cost of flagship club decks. Driven by a powerful, quartz-controlled direct-drive motor that achieves full startup speed in less than one second, the RP-2000 MK4 eliminates the tracking drag and belt fatigue typical of budget turntables. Equipped with a die-cast aluminum platter, an integrated pitch fader with a ±8% range and center click detent, and a statically balanced S-shaped tonearm with universal SME headshell connection, this manual deck offers a true professional layout. Pre-installed with a high-grade Ortofon OM Black cartridge on a matching Reloop headshell, the system provides a complete, plug-and-play vinyl setup right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStaff Take: The Expert Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single strongest selling point of the Reloop RP-2000 MK4 Black Edition is its exceptional motor stability and true direct-drive layout at an accessible price point. The standout feature is the inclusion of the factory pre-mounted Ortofon OM Black cartridge, which delivers clean, detailed tracking and saves users from tedious cartridge alignment procedures. We highly recommend this turntable for aspiring DJs learning beatmatching fundamentals, vinyl collectors wanting a rugged home deck, and setups needing a stable, vibration-damped platter for daily playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the Reloop RP-2000 MK4 Turntable?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuartz-controlled direct-drive motor:\u003c\/b\u003e Delivers rapid startup times under one second and consistent rotational speed for precise beatmatching and reliable playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePre-mounted Ortofon OM Black cartridge:\u003c\/b\u003e Comes pre-installed on an SME headshell to ensure accurate groove tracking, minimal record wear, and crisp sound right out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStatically balanced S-shaped tonearm:\u003c\/b\u003e Features anti-skating control, an adjustable counterweight, and a hydraulic lift mechanism for safe needle drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrecision pitch adjustment:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes a ±8% pitch fader with a center detent for fine speed calibration and seamless manual beatmatching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVibration-damped construction:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered with a reinforced heavy-duty housing and shock-absorbing feet to isolate the platter from acoustic feedback and floor vibrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRetractable target light:\u003c\/b\u003e Outfitted with a pop-up stylus light that illuminates record grooves in dark DJ booths for precise needle placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDual playback speed options:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard 33 1\/3 and 45 RPM speed selector buttons support both 12-inch LPs and 7-inch singles (adapter included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is the Reloop RP-2000 MK4 best suited for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reloop RP-2000 MK4 Black Edition is designed primarily for ambitious new DJs, music students, and home vinyl enthusiasts who want an authentic, direct-drive experience to master manual cueing and pitch adjustment. Its intuitive layout mirrors industry-standard club turntables, making it an ideal platform for developing muscle memory before stepping into venue booths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor secondary applications, this turntable serves as an excellent, low-maintenance deck for home hi-fi systems, casual listening setups, and bar installations. The combination of a heavy chassis and shock-absorbing feet helps keep needle skips to a minimum, even in lively social environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReloop RP-2000 MK4 vs Entry-Level Belt-Drive Turntables — What's Changed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary advantage of choosing the Reloop RP-2000 MK4 over standard entry-level belt-drive turntables is the transition to a quartz-controlled direct-drive engine. Belt-drive systems suffer from motor slip, speed drift, and delayed starting times when cueing or touching the platter by hand. The RP-2000 MK4’s direct-drive motor applies torque straight to the spindle, bringing the platter to full speed instantly and allowing DJs to hold, back-cue, and release records without dragging the motor down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondary enhancements focus on build quality and component integration. While consumer turntables often use light plastic frames and fixed cartridges, the RP-2000 MK4 features a heavy metal-reinforced housing, shock-absorbing feet, and a universal SME tonearm mount. This allows users to easily upgrade cartridges or swap headshells as their mixing skills grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Set Up the Reloop RP-2000 MK4\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully unpack the turntable housing and set it on a flat, stable, level surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the die-cast aluminum platter onto the central spindle and lay the included slipmat on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttach the pre-mounted Ortofon OM Black headshell assembly to the S-shaped tonearm and lock the SME collar ring securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount the tonearm counterweight, balance the arm horizontally, and set the tracking force scale according to cartridge specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet the anti-skating dial to match your configured tracking force value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the built-in phono output cables to a dedicated phono input on a DJ mixer or external phono preamplifier, securing the ground wire to eliminate hum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the AC power lead, turn the power switch ON, select your playback speed (33 1\/3 or 45 RPM), and use the target light to cue your record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Category\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManual Direct-Drive DJ Turntable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrive Mechanism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartz-Controlled Direct-Drive Motor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupported Speeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33 1\/3 RPM \u0026amp; 45 RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarting Torque\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh starting torque (\u0026gt; 1000 g\/cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eStart-Up Time\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder 1 second to reach full speed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePitch Control Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e±8% with Center Click Detent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlatter Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-Engineered Die-Cast Aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTonearm Architecture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStatically Balanced S-Shaped Tonearm with Universal SME Connector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFitted Cartridge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrtofon OM Black Cartridge (Pre-mounted on Reloop Headshell)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudio Outputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFixed Phono Stereo RCA Cable with Grounding Lead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eChassis Color \/ Finish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatt Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions (W x D x H)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e450 mm × 352 mm × 144 mm (17.7\" × 13.9\" × 5.7\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNet Hardware Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.8 kg (15.0 lbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Reloop RP-2000 MK4 require an external phono preamp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The RP-2000 MK4 outputs a standard low-level phono signal. You must plug it into a dedicated phono input on a DJ mixer, an integrated amplifier with a phono stage, or an external standalone phono preamplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this turntable suitable for basic DJ mixing and beatmatching?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, absolutely. The quartz-driven direct-drive motor provides the starting torque and rotational stability needed to perform back-cueing, beatmatching, and smooth pitch adjustments across tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I upgrade the cartridge in the future?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The tonearm features a universal SME bayonet connection, allowing you to swap out the included Ortofon OM Black headshell for other DJ or hi-fi cartridges whenever you wish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the RP-2000 MK4 include a dustcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe turntable is supplied with the core performance hardware, including the headshell, cartridge, slipmat, and cables. An acrylic hinged dustcover is available separately as an optional accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean the slipmat and chassis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a soft, dry microfibre cloth to wipe away dust from the body. To remove lint from the slipmat or platter, use an anti-static record brush or sticky lint roller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's In The Box?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Reloop RP-2000 MK4 Direct-Drive Turntable (Black)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Pre-Mounted Ortofon OM Black Cartridge \u0026amp; Reloop Headshell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Die-Cast Aluminum Platter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Reloop Neoprene Slipmat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x 45 RPM Center Single Adapter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Fixed RCA Audio Cable with Ground Line\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Detachable Target Light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Counterweight \u0026amp; User Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From DJKIT?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy your DJ equipment from djkit®, you are partnering with an established UK audio retailer that has been supporting vinyl artists and home performers since 1999. Our in-house technical team regularly tests turntables alongside mixers, active monitors, and cartridge systems, allowing us to provide clear, practical guidance on tonearm balancing, tracking calibration, and system connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are building your very first dual-turntable DJ rig or selecting matching active speakers, our sales team is here to assist you every step of the way. Contact our specialists today on 01635 780002 or send a message to our main support desk. We offer flexible 0% finance options, real-time inventory tracking, and fast UK mainland delivery to get your music spinning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reloop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54530063073613,"sku":"RDJLRP2000MK4B","price":319.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/2320\/5453\/files\/248609_Reloop_TP.jpg?v=1786977878","url":"https:\/\/www.djkit.com\/products\/reloop-rp-2000mk4-black","provider":"DJKIT®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}