pioneer pl

Hi, I'm working on this turntable that is new to me. Having done a full electrolytic recap and replaced diode, motor controll IC, variable pots (and most of the resistors just to be sure). Now it is almost there. Everything on PA2007 and PA2008 measures as described in the service manual...

I have a Dual 621 with a Shure V15 type II cartridge and stylus. I also have a Pioneer PL 50 with a Shure M 75E type 2 cartridge and stylus. When I play the Pioneer, the sound is very clean and I can hear the full spectrum of instruments. However when I listen to the Dual 621 and the Shure V15...

I have a Pioneer PL-50 that may have a ground loop; it isn't a simple ground issue. The ground wire takes care of 80% of the normal ground noise, but at 50% volume (with no music) one can hear a lingering 60 cycle buzz and some hum when the TT motor is engaged. Frankly, this isn't objectionable...

Hi everyone this represents my first post here and my first high quality or at least upper mid quality table. I know the PL had a unique headshell and light arm. I’m having trouble finding good cartridge matches that aren’t super expensive. Any body have suggestions for a good cartridge combo...

I have a PL-115D that has a 50 Hz capstan. I live in the USA so of course, I need to use a 60 Hz pulley instead. Am I correct to assume that a 60 Hz pulley from most any 1970s Pioneer belt-drive turntable will work properly? Or in other words, are the 60 Hz Pioneer belt-drive pulleys pretty...