pioneer pl-516

The automatic return mechanism is acting up—it gets to the end of the album but ends up stuck in the runout instead of returning. Additionally, when I manually move the tonearm beyond the second or third song, it triggers the automatic return on its own. Same goes for 45rpm. Any advice or...

Hey there! So I have a Pioneer PL-516, which is in pretty good shape. I'll clean up and refurb as I go along, but I'm on the lookout for a new platter mat. (Leather or cork, ideally). I'm having a lot of trouble finding one the right size, though! The platter has a lip on it, and the recessed...

Hello All: Greetings from Seattle! It's my second post so please be gentle. :rflmao::rflmao: I just picked up a vintage (and beautiful) Kenwood KR 7600 receiver and a Pioneer PL516 turntable at an estate sale. I'm VERY excited to set these up in my "music room", which is a fully carpeted 14'...

Hello All: Greetings from Seattle! It's my first post so please be gentle. :rflmao::rflmao: I just picked up a vintage (and beautiful) Kenwood KR 7600 receiver and a Pioneer PL516 turntable at an estate sale. I'm VERY excited to set these up in my "music room", which is a fully carpeted 14'...

I didn't see a general troubleshooting thread, so apologies ahead of time if there is one. I have a Pioneer PL-516 that looks to be in pretty good condition. Clean belt, well oiled parts, proper cartridge/stylus placement (49mm), balanced tonearm, etc. However, when I put a record on, I hear a...