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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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 …
Pioneer PL-A45D
The Pioneer PL-A45D hit the market in 1974. It is a two speed, belt drive turntable and is basically Pioneer’s PL-12D but fully automatic. It retailed for $169.95 which was a fairly high price for …
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 …
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 …
Pioneer PL-41
This is one of Pioneer’s better contributions to the turntable market. Built in the late 60′ and early 70’s it’s the Pioneer PL-41. At the time it was their top of the line turntable. The …
Pioneer PL-115D
The Pioneer PL-115D is a semi automatic, 2 speed, belt drive turntable. It has an elegant look with the walnut grain base and charcoal top. It utilizes a speed detecting auto-return mechanism that will smoothly …
Pioneer PL-518
The Pioneer PL-518 is a fairly common turntable but is still in pretty high demand today. It’s a two speed, DC Servo, direct drive turntable that incorporates an S shaped tonearm. It is not a …
Pioneer PL-55X
This Pioneer PL-55X turntable was one of Pioneer’s offerings in the mid 70’s. It’s a very nice looking table though, as wood plinths go, I like the Dual CS-5000 the best. It is a direct …