The PL-50 was the top of the line in its day. There are a few nicks in the veneer on the plinth and a repaired crack in the back of the dust cover (which is in surprisingly clean shape otherwise). After a good lube and cover buffing, this turntable looks pretty damn spectacular. And sounds just as fine.
- Production
- 1979-81
- Condition
- 8/10
- Serial No.
- 24360
- Orig. MSRP
- $372
- Restoration
- Full service check.
- Cleaned controls and switches.
- Specs
Type belt drive
Motor 4-pole synchronous
Speeds 33 and 45rpm
Wow and flutter 0.08%
Rumble 50dB
Platter 300mm aluminum alloy
Tonearm static balance type, pipe arm
Effective length 224mm
Tracking force range 0.8 to 9g
Cartridge PC-35 induced magnet
Dimensions 197 x 498 x 427mm
Weight 10kg
- The History of Pioneer
- Pioneer was founded by Nozomu Matsumoto in 1938 in Tokyo as a radio and speaker repair shop. In December 1953 Mr. Nozomu Matsumoto succeeded in developing the first domestic dynamic speaker made of original parts. It was named A-8 and marketed in Japan under the Pioneer brand. It later became the origin of the HiFi ...
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- Liner Notes
- The Garrard auto turntable Type A has been designed to play records singly with transcription quality, at the same time having the advantage of being able to play a number of records automatically when desired.Its styling is ultra-modern and special attention has been given to detail, ensuring the best possible performance.As the owner of a Garrard type A, you have a unit whose performance is supreme in its class and rigorous laboratory checks have been applied to your unit to ensure that this high standard is maintained.
- Stock No.
- 6281042559144
The PL-50 was the top of the line in its day. There are a few nicks in the veneer on the plinth and a repaired crack in the back of the dust cover (which is in surprisingly clean shape otherwise). After a good lube and cover buffing, this turntable looks pretty damn spectacular. And sounds just as fine.
