Pioneer - PL-100 Semi-Automatic Auto-Return Belt-Drive Turntable

Pioneer PL-100 FG servo belt-drive turntable, semi-automatic (auto-return)

The Pioneer PL-100 is a reliable, semi-automatic turntable from the early 80s (produced around 1980-1981). It is a robustly built turntable known for its simple operation and solid build quality.

Made in Japan

The arm returns automatically to the rest position at the end of the record, and the player shuts off.

Technically in very good condition, cleaned inside and out and speed recalibrated to factory specifications.

Very well-built statically balanced S-shaped tonearm with adjustable tracking force and tracking weight compensation (anti-skate).

Original Pioneer headshell with cartridge and a good needle.

Hinges are also in perfect condition; the dust cover stays nicely open as it should.

Runs very smoothly and steadily thanks to the direct-drive, the motor is very quiet.

Equipped with a strobe and pitch control for precise adjustment of the desired speed.

A 45 RPM adapter for playing singles is also included.

Please view the detailed photos; they form part of the item description
(the pictured LP is not part of the purchase).

The player is packed and shipped with the utmost care using tracking.

That means: the turntable platter is packed separately, arm fixed, and counterweight removed.
The whole is packed in bubble wrap with soft foam, inside a sturdy box.

SPECS:

Drive method: belt drive
Motor: FG servo motor
Speeds: 33 and 45rpm
Speed control range: +-2%
Wow and flutter: 0.045% WRMS
Signal to noise ratio: more than 70dB
Platter: 310mm aluminium die-cast
Tonearm: static balance type, pipe arm (S-shaped)
Effective length: 221mm
Overhang: 15.5mm
Usable cartridge weight: 4 to 9g
Dimensions: 420 x 95 x 365mm
Weight: 5.2kg