Pioneer - PL-50L II Turntable

PIONEER PL-50LII Quartz PLL Direct-Drive Turntable

Overview

The PIONEER PL-50LII is a high-quality vintage direct-drive turntable from the early 1980s.

It features a quartz PLL-controlled direct-drive motor and a replaceable tonearm system. The turntable was designed with a focus on rotational accuracy and stable playback performance.

The tonearm uses a carbon-graphite headshell and a variable oil-damping system, allowing compatibility with a wide range of cartridges.

This unit has been tested and confirmed to be operational.

A copy of the original instruction manual is also included.

Operation Check

* Power: Confirmed
* Turntable rotation: Confirmed
* 33 1/3 rpm operation: Confirmed
* 45 rpm operation: Confirmed
* Quartz lock: Confirmed
* Speed adjustment: Confirmed
* Tonearm movement: Confirmed
* Basic playback operation: Confirmed

Specifications

* Brand: PIONEER
* Model: PL-50LII
* Type: Quartz PLL direct-drive manual turntable
* Drive system: Direct drive
* Motor: Coreless, brushless PLL DC servo motor
* Speeds: 33 1/3 and 45 rpm
* Platter: 31 cm die-cast aluminum
* Tonearm: Static-balance twin-pipe exchangeable arm
* Tonearm damping: Variable oil-damping system
* Effective tonearm length: 250 mm
* Overhang: 12 mm
* Tracking force adjustment: 0–3 g
* VTA adjustment: +3 to -4 mm
* Headshell: Carbon-graphite composite
* Quartz lock indicator: Yes
* Quick stop: Yes
* Electronic silent lift-up: Yes
* Wow & Flutter: 0.023% WRMS (JIS)
* Signal-to-noise ratio: 65 dB or more (JIS)
* Release year: 1980
* Instruction manual: Copy included

Dimensions & Weight

* Height: 19.0 cm / 7.48 in
* Width: 49.0 cm / 19.29 in
* Depth: 40.1 cm / 15.79 in
* Weight: 14.6 kg / 32.2 lb

Condition

The turntable is in good used condition with some scratches, marks and signs of wear consistent with its age.

There are some signs of use and age-related wear on the exterior. Please carefully review all photos for the cosmetic condition.

The unit has been tested and confirmed to be operational.

A copy of the original instruction manual is included. Please note that this is a copy, not the original manual.

Packaging & Shipping

The turntable will be carefully packed with appropriate protective materials to ensure safe transportation.

Due to the considerable weight and delicate nature of vintage audio equipment, special attention will be paid to protecting the tonearm, platter and other vulnerable parts during shipping.

The item will be shipped from Japan with a trackable international shipping service.

Import Duties & Taxes

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Any applicable customs duties, import taxes or other fees charged by the destination country are the responsibility of the buyer.

Please check the import regulations and applicable taxes in your country before purchasing.

Authenticity & Seller Information

This is an authentic PIONEER product.

We are a Japan-based professional seller specializing in carefully selected vintage audio equipment and pre-owned items.

The item has been checked for basic operation before listing. We aim to provide accurate descriptions and photographs so that buyers can make an informed purchase.

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