Pioneer PLX 1000 ancestry

One thing I haven't seen, although I really haven't been looking for it, is a comparison of the PLX1000 and the GR1200.  I am also curious where the Onkyo CP-1050 fits into the picture.  I am curious since Onkyo and Pioneer are now the same company.  Is it possible the Onkyo has all the stuff in it from the PLX1000 that appeals to domestic audio consumers without the DJ stuff?  If so, it would represent a real bargain for those who don't need DJ features.  But it seems the Onkyo may lack the plinth upgrades in the pioneer, and the 'arm may not be as good, either.  I only know what I have read about these 'tables.  I haven't heard any of them.

I have a PLX1000 in my collection of TT's. It is indeed a fine machine and unbeatable at its list price. So what if it has a pitch slider! I don't use it! SQ is at least as good as my vintage SL1200. How about all those cell phones made in China! I'm using one right now! The Chinese can make anything to the specs desired!

The only thing the PLX1000 lacks is a four-figure price tag for snob appeal!

@roberjerman - So, if you had to rank, best to worst, your collection of 'tables, where would the PLX-1000 rank?  What do you have that bests it?  What do you have that doesn't?  Thanks!

I bought the PLX1000 after reading Herb Reichert's review in Stereophile. He liked it and thought it represented good value for the price. I concur! I wanted a new, factory-fresh TT to try out because (except for my first Ariston RD11S) every TT was bought used. I have no problem with used. The price was right (as Bill Cullen would say) and it came with a quality tone arm. I'm happy with it (even though it has the pitch shifter).