DESCRIPTION: The PL-12D motor drives the platter not via a system of trouble prone idlers but via the tried and true Pioneer belt transmission, shutting out motor vibrations and rumble while improving the overall signal to noise ratio. The belt, made of a durable polyurethane, resists temperature changes as well as ageing remarkably well. To keep the stylus tracking perfectly along the centre of the record groove, a specially developed spring activated anti-skating device is provided - it's effect is to guarantee fine channel separation when playing stereo records. With it's dark brown, walnut finished base and balanced black-silver colours, the PL-12D looks like the precision instrument it is. To deliver this product properly, it is packed in very strong boxes, thereby encased in bubble wrap. In addition to the strong packaging, the box is labeled as fragile, using orange "fragile" tape. In case of further packing requirements please message after purchase. Weight: 7.5kg