This turntable genuinely surprised me. I knew it was good—but it’s very good, even by today’s standards. The Luxman PD-291 (also marketed as PX-100) is a fully automatic, quartz-locked turntable with an optically monitored mechanism and a reliable repeat function. Mechanically, both models are identical, differing only in aesthetics. In a 1980s review by Australian […]
Released between 1978 and 1979, the Pioneer PL-560 was the top-of-the-line model in Pioneer’s turntable range at the time—a true engineering gem built with longevity and precision in mind. This is a fully automatic, direct-drive turntable featuring Quartz Lock and dual motors. Its brushless DC servo motor ensures silent, accurate rotation, while its fully automatic
The Pioneer PL-530, produced between 1976 and 1977, is, in many ways, one of Pioneer’s most iconic turntables—a perfect marriage of performance, size, and visual appeal. With its elegant wood veneer plinth and chrome accents, it stands out as one of the most beautiful turntables of the era. Built with exceptional attention to detail, some
The Yamaha YP-D6, released in 1977, is a turntable that impresses both visually and technically. With its minimalist and clean design, it might appear delicate at first glance—but don’t be fooled. It’s a substantially built machine, heavy and solid, crafted with the refined engineering Yamaha is known for. Equipped with a classic S-shaped tonearm and
