Pioneer PL-514
This two speed, belt drive Pioneer PL-514 turntable was introduced in 1977 and retailed for about $99. It had minimal features and was marketed more toward the budget conscious buyer. Still, it is a good …
Kenwood KD-5070
This unique turntable is the Kenwood KD-5070. It hit the market in 1978 and retailed for about $285.00. As you can see the plinth, or cabinet as Kenwood calls it, is a little different and …
Thorens TD-135
Thorens are some of the most coveted turntables out there. The TD-124 probably being the most popular of them all and prices reflect that fact. If you don’t have the budget for a TD-124 then …
Technics SL-235
This Technics SL-235 is a belt drive turntable that was near the lower end of Technics product line in 1978-1979. It retailed for around $180.00. While not a high end turntable it is fully automatic …
Sansui P-L95R
OK, I’ll just come out and say it. This Sansui P-L95R is ugly. But, it’s now a vintage turntable and was made from 1985 to 1987 which, if you were listening to music at that …
Yamaha YP-701
The Yamaha YP-701 is a beautiful turntable. Pretty much all of Yamaha’s YP line is clean and sophisticated looking. The YP-701 with it’s wood grain plinth, smooth metal base and countersunk platter is maybe the …
Dual CS-506
The Dual CS-506 is one of Dual’s belt drive models and was produced from 1979 through 1981. The CS stands for ‘Complete System’ but it is a fairly basic, semi-automatic model as far as turntables …
Technics SL-D3
The Technics SL-D3 is a fully automatic, direct drive turntable. It was produced from 1978 until 1980 and retailed for around $170. The motor is B-FG servo controlled and will run at 33 and 45 …
Dual 1019
The Dual 1019 turntable hit the market in 1965 at a retail price of around $130. It is a fully automatic, idler driven turntable and can play all types of LP’s including 78’s. In fact, …
Technics SL-BD22
The Technics SL-BD22 is both and vintage and not-so-vintage turntable. It hung around for quite awhile before finally being discontinued. I believe it was on the market from around late 1985 up until about 2000. …