Pioneer PL-510
The Pioneer PL-510 is a high-quality, direct-drive, manual turntable that was released in 1976. It retailed for just under $200 and was Pioneer’s lowest priced direct drive model at the time. It featured innovative technology …
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Sansui SR-222
The Sansui SR-222 turntable debuted in 1978 and was at the lower end of the price spectrum. Despite being a budget turntable it is considered possibly the best belt drive turntable that Sansui has ever …
Pioneer PL-10
The Pioneer PL-10 was an entry level, manual, belt drive turntable released in the mid 1970s. Priced at $99, it was Pioneer’s most affordable turntable at the time, positioned below models like the $119 PL-12D. …
Pioneer PL-12AC
The Pioneer PL-12AC is a manual turntable that was produced from around 1970 until 1975. It was part of Pioneer’s succession of PL-12 models during the early 1970’s. It was at the bottom of Pioneer’s …
Kenwood KD-650
The Kenwood KD-650 is a great turntable. It was very good back in 1978 when it was made, and it is very good today. It’s a Quartz Phase-Lock Loop, direct-drive, 2 speed (33 and 45), …
Sony PS-2400
This Sony PS-2400 turntable is a pretty rare find. It’s a belt drive, servo-controlled unit and has two speeds: 45 and 33. Sony introduced it in 1971. In Japan it was called the TTS-2400 and …
Pioneer PL-71
In 1974 the Pioneer PL-71 hit the market at a retail price of roughly $300. It’s a fully manual turntable and was Pioneer’s top-of-the-line at the time. It’s a beautiful and elegantly designed turntable with …
Thorens TD-160 MK II
This is the less common dark gray version of the Swiss-made Thorens TD-160 MK II. You’ll find quite a few of the teak version which most people would probably prefer but the gray version does …