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Vintage Pioneer PL-51A Direct Drive Manual Turntable Wood Veneer Empire Cartridg:
$900.00
The Pioneer PL-51A is a premium, vintage direct-drive turntable manufactured in Japan from 1974 to 1975.Cartridge: Empire 5000 XEI
Key Specifications Drive System: Direct drive with a brushless DC servo-controlled motor.Speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM with independent pitch/speed adjustment controls (±2%) and an illuminated stroboscope.Platter: 300mm, 1.6kg aluminum alloy die-cast.Tonearm: S-shaped static balance pipe-arm with an effective length of 221mm.Dimensions & Weight: 480 x 185 x 410 mm (approx. 18.9 x 7.3 x 16.1 inches); Weighs roughly 10.5 kg (23 lbs).Features and Reputation Operation: Fully manual operation (requires you to lift and return the tonearm at the end of a record).Build Quality: Features a sturdy wood veneer plinth Spring-isolated feet designed to reduce external vibrations.Community Consensus: Users on Reddit r/vintageaudio generally agree that the PL-51A is a robust, great-sounding turntable that is relatively straightforward to maintain
