Turntables

Pioneer PL 3F

This is the Pioneer PL 3F, was launched in 1985 as the successor to the PL-707.This is a very iconic turntable as it was the last one manufactured by Pioneer, it was the end of the vinyl era, or so it was thought… Technically it seems to share many components with the PL-707 which was […]

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Pioneer PL 570 – XL A700s

The Pioneer PL-570 (or XL A700S in the Japanese version) was Pioneer’s top of the range in 1977-1979, and is, in my opinion, one of Pioneer’s best and most beautiful turntables. Big in size, looks and performance. Quartz PLL Direct-Drive Motor Fully-Automatic Turntable. The wood and chrome set is perfect, perfect when it’s working, unfortunately

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Technics SL-1200 mk2

The SL-1200 Mark 2 was introduced in 1979 as an update to the SL-1200. It represented a culmination of Technics Turntable Innovations. The mkII was released with a Quartz Locked Phase control system providing exceptional pitch accuracy and an aluminium diecast cabinet which had a special heavy-duty rubber base to isolate the turntable from external

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Denon DP-47F

This is the Denon DP-47F and it’s one of the reasons why the Denon name is a legend in the HI-FI audio world.A fully automatic Direct-Drive Turntable from 1985 with a beautiful rosewood finish, good build quality and smooth automatic movements.A fantastic turntable with very good sound and gorgeous looks. The Denon DP-47F features an

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Technics SL-1200 (mk1)

Launched more than 40 years ago, in October 1972, (by the Japanese – Matsushita), originally for the domestic hi-fi market, the SL-1200 quickly became the turntable of choice for DJs, producers and radio stations. Featured a servo-controlled mechanism and EPA-120 tonearm it was one of the very first direct-drive turntables, it boasted much better speed

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