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 […]
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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Built in 1978-79, the PL 560 is a Pioneer jewel, top of the line at the time, fully automatic with Quartz Lock. You can’t ask for more. The Pioneer PL-560 is a direct drive turntable built to last, with no belt, it will keep playing non-stop for decades… The similarities between the Pioneer PL 560,
The Pioneer PL-530 is, in my opinion, one of Pioneer’s best and most beautiful turntables, great in size, looks and performance. The wood and chrome set is perfect.Built in 1976-77 with great quality, they say it was built by Micro-Seiki, I can’t confirm, but it was built to last… Direct drive, automatic with 3 disc
Build around 1978-1979, the Pioneer PL 540 is essentially the PL 518 with quartz locking PLL hall motor, so the speed is perfect all the time.It has a nice warm sound but not at the expense of detail. The Pioneer PL-540 is a direct drive turntable built to last, with no straps to change, it
This is a very interesting unit from the middle of the Pioneer line back in 1978. The Pioneer PL-518 is a direct drive turntable built to last, with no belt, it will keep playing non-stop for decades.The similarities between the Pioneer PL 560, 540 and 518 are many, they shared the same structure and arm,
