Pioneer’s top of the line turntable from the late 60′ through the early 70’s, this was the last of their flagship tables to run a belt drive. The PL-41 is solid performer, built like a tank, which helps to explain why these are so sought after. We've given this baby a full restoration - complete mechanical workup, refreshed the plinth, repaired the wood, polished the dust cover – we even deoxidized and lubed the hinges. This is the perfect table for your vintage collection.
- Production
- 1969-70
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- 22588
- Restoration
- Full 30-point service check
- Installed and adjusted new belt
- Cleaned spindle shaft thoroughly
- Installed new spindle bearing
- Polished dust cover
- Restored and refinished dust cover hinges
- Repaired chips in the plinth
- Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
- Factory Specs
Type belt drive, 2-speed turntable
Motor 4-pole hysteresis synchronous
Speeds 33 and 45rpm
Wow and flutter 0.08%
Rumble 50dB
Platter 310mm, 2.2kg, aluminium alloy diecast
Tonearm static balance type
Cartridge PL-C9 moving magnet (OEM)
Stylus PL-N9 0.65 mil radius diamond
Frequency response 15 to 21,000Hz
Channel separation more than 30dB
Output 5mV
Stylus pressure 2 to 3g
Dimensions 20"W x 7.5"H x 16"
Weight 23 lbs.
- Documentation
Pioneer PL-41 Owner's Manual
- 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 Pioneer PL-41 is a two speed model, 33 1/3 and 45rpm. Two push-buttons provided on the belt cover control selection of speeds. Pressing the desired speed push-button will automatically set the turntable for operation of the speed marked on the push-button. The PL-41 is a belt drive system in which the motor drives the turntable platter through a belt. Therefore, changing turntable speeds must be done only when the turntable platter is rotating.
- Stock No.
- 7887514271965
Pioneer’s top of the line turntable from the late 60′ through the early 70’s, this was the last of their flagship tables to run a belt drive. The PL-41 is solid performer, built like a tank, which helps to explain why these are so sought after. We've given this baby a full restoration - complete mechanical workup, refreshed the plinth, repaired the wood, polished the dust cover – we even deoxidized and lubed the hinges. This is the perfect table for your vintage collection.
