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pioneer pl-518

  1. K

    Cartridge/Sylus doubt from a beginner

    Hello fellow audiophiles, I've been thinking about entering the vinyl world for years, but as I travel like crazy for work, I kept second-guessing myself and ended up not buying it. That changed today... I just purchased a Pioneer PL-518 (!) and I'm very excited about it. It seems to work...
    • kiofelipe
    • Thread
    • cartridge comparison pioneer pl-518 pl-518 stylus help
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Turntables
  2. SFP

    Nagaoka MP-200 VS. Ortofon Super OM 30 / 2M Bronze VS. At VM540ML

    Feeling like a bit of a newbie on this one, but I suppose the reality is, I am and after hours of reading, figured it can't hurt to just ask. First off the set-up for said new cartridge: - Pioneer PL-518 TT - Luxman R-1050 and Marantz 2245 Receiver - Celestion Ditton 332 or Ditton 44...
    • SFP
    • Thread
    • at vm540ml nagaoka mp-200 ortofon 2m bronze ortofon super om 30 pioneer pl-518
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. A

    Cartridge upgrade for PL-518 (also a pre amp recommendation)

    Hey guys working on restoring and upgrading this PL-518 I picked up. Any recommendations for a cartridge I can pick up? Right now my budget for a cartridge is under 100 and I will also need a phono pre amp as well preferably under 100. I had read on some older posts but was pretty confused (I'm...
    • amorax
    • Thread
    • cartidge pioneer pioneer pl-518 pl 518 pl-518 pre amp
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. JamVal

    Replacement Stylus for AT VS210e?

    Found this Pioneer PL-518 at a thrift, came with an Audio Technica VS210e cartridge, broken stylus. Original grey AT stylus replacements are about $35.00. Is this cartridge worth investing in a new or replacement stylus? If so what would be recommended. The PL-518 was dirty, needs feet, dust...
    • JamVal
    • Thread
    • pioneer pl-518 stylus replacement vs210e
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. L

    Narrowing down my 1st TT choice

    Please forgive me in advance, this is a whole new world for me. Looking to buy me and the hub our first TT. Have found a couple on eBay (although shipping and reputation scare me) including a Pioneer PL-518 (auction currently at $225+$60 shipping) and a Technics SL-1200MKII *as is* ($145+$22). A...
    • lisbethann
    • Thread
    • first turntable pioneer pl-518 technics sl-1710 technics sl-q3
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Turntables
  6. fastrodger

    Pioneer Pl-518 Upgrade

    Hi everyone, I have a PL-518 with an AT 120E cartridge and a PL-514 with an AT 95 played through a SA-8500 and a pair of JBL recapped L-36 speakers and a pair of recapped HPM-700 speakers. I am thinking upgrading to an AT 150ML cartridge. Can the PL-518 handle the 150 or is it a waste of money...
  7. fastrodger

    Pl-518 Cartridge Upgrade

    Hi everyone, I have a PL-518 with an AT 120E cartridge and a PL-514 with an AT 95 played through a SA-8500 and a pair of JBL recapped L-36 speakers and a pair of recapped HPM-700 speakers. I am thinking upgrading to an AT 150ML cartridge. Can the PL-518 handle the 150 or is it a waste of...
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