Pioneer - PL-30 Turntable

Very good turntable with a new diamond needle, specially for the Pioneer element.
The condition is excellent; the output signal cable has been replaced just like the stylus.

A minor drawback is a small dent at the front of the wood, which could be sanded out by a handy person.

The dustcover is still in great condition and original, with the holder to keep the cover open.

All in all, a wonderfully beautiful turntable from Pioneer’s golden age, and of high quality to boot!

To admire on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/7HzkXJ7GJw4?feature=shared

Main Features
Semi-automatic:
The turntable is equipped with automatic shutoff (auto-return). At the end of the record, the tonearm automatically returns to the arm rest and the motor shuts off.
Rugged build quality:
The chassis is made of a heavy wooden console (baseboard) with a thick metal top plate. This provides excellent vibration damping.
Oil-damped tonearm:
The arm lifts and lowers very gradually thanks to a hydraulic (oil-damped) system, protecting the needle and your vinyl.
Technical Specifications
(Model from the 1970s)
Drive: Belt drive via a reliable 4-pole synchronous motor.
Speeds: 33 1/3 and 45 RPM.
Wow & Flutter: Less than 0.08% (very stable operation).
Weight: Approximately 10 kg, which is quite heavy for a player in this class and contributes to stability.
Original Cartridge: Originally supplied with the Pioneer PC-35 element