• The move to the new server is done. There are some software and database maintenance updates in process. This has us passing the hat around to help out. We appreciate any donations. Seriously, even a dollar helps. The payment page may be found here - https://www.audiokarma.org/support.html

pioneer turntable

  1. C

    Cartridge placement

    I have a Pioneer 518 and I'm getting a new Ortofon 2mBlue for it. The headshell is so I can slide for my starting point. Any suggestions as to how far front or back I should go before I start my settings.
  2. SFP

    Pioneer PL 516 - Upgrades and restoring

    Looks like I'll be picking up a Pioneer PL 516 to add to the collection (and the 70's Pioneer stack - SA-8100 amp, RT-1020L R2R with Celestion D-332 speakers). It's a silver edition that after having read a number of other user threads, I am seriously considering stripping the silver off and...
    • SFP
    • Thread
    • pioneer pioneer 516 pioneer turntable pl-516 turn table
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. L

    Pioneer Series 20, PLC-590, XLC-1850

    Replacing my Pioneer Series 20 turntable lights I broke the needle in the meter unit. Does anybody know who can repair it or where I can buy the PAW-001 meter?
    • Luis Arreola
    • Thread
    • paw-001 meter unit pioneer turntable plc-590 series 20 xlc-1850
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. R

    Stylus or tone arm issue???

    Recently picked up a pioneer PL-750 as a back-up/2nd room table. Got it home and a quick play test sounded fine. Anti skate was at 0. I decided to check the tracking force before playing anything valuable. It was just over 10g! so, I rebalanced the tonearm. It has the original pioneer cartridge...
  5. klamsoss

    Pioneer PL-12 AC restoration questions

    I picked this up for small money because it was in rough shape and I figured I could learn some stuff while restoring it and if I ran into a dead end or mucked something up, it wasn't a big loss. It follows the popular, simple design of sprung chassis, belt driven by a synchronous AC motor...
  6. D

    Thoughts about Marantz TT221 and Pioneer PL400 Turntables

    Hi guys, I own Pioneer PL400 but there is a guy that offers me a make an exchange with his Marantz TT221. To be honest I want the Marantz because I own PM550 and will match altogether in gold color and same brand :D But I cannot find some review on the net for the Marantz TT221. Some Reviews...
    • Docfrommkd
    • Thread
    • gramaphone gramophone marantz marantz gold series marantz tt221 marantz turntable pioneer pioneer pl400 pioneer turntable
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. A

    Pioneer PL-115d headshell, cart, and other questions

    Hey all, I have a line on a pretty beat up PL 115d that I'd like to nurse back to health. It's missing the headshell, doesn't have a cartridge, doesn't have dust cover or hinges, and the veneer needs to be replaced. Evidently, it is mechanically sound tho. I know I should probably run, but I've...
    • Aaron S
    • Thread
    • pioneer pl 115d pioneer turntable
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. Jeremiwvu

    Pioneer PL-4 Cartridge/needle Identification and suggestions

    I Just picked up a pioneer PL-4, stylus and cart are in decent condition and sound OK (tried on old record first). Sounds good enough that I'm sure there is nothing wrong with either. Since that is the case I'd rather not take it apart to try to get model numbers if you guys can help me out...
    • Jeremiwvu
    • Thread
    • cartridge needle pioneer turntable pl-4 stylus stylus identification stylus information stylus recommendations
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
  9. B

    Looking for a set of hinges and plates for a PL-530

    Does anyone have a pair of hinges/plates for a PL-530 that they would like to sell? Or point me in the right direction of something that will match up that doesn't cost more than the turntable itself? Just got one and came with the dust cover, but no hinges. Already into this table for too much...
    • Brett027
    • Thread
    • pioneer pioneer turn table pioneer turntable pl-530 turn table turntable
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. angelaudio

    My Pioneer PL-61 does the strangest thing!!!

    Hey fellow AK’ers So I recently acquired a PL-61 and finally got it up and running today but it does something so strange and I just can’t figure out how or why! The stroboscope light didn’t turn on once during power up and i didn’t know whether or not it was spinning at the correct rpm so I...
    • angelaudio
    • Thread
    • pioneer pl 61 pioneer turntable strange strobe light stroboscope
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. angelaudio

    Pioneer PL-61 TT Trouble With Power Button

    Hello fellow AK’ers I recently acquired this minty TT but it didn’t come without issues. The first and most obvious is that the power button, when depressed does not keep the light on or the motor running. I lifted the platter and noticed that when I depress the button into the on position...
    • angelaudio
    • Thread
    • pioneer pl-61 pioneer turntable pioneer turntable repairs turntable repair
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. RowJimmy

    Turntable upgrade, opinions on Pioneer Pl series

    I currently own a Technics SL-B210 turntable and it's time for a better one. I got this for free so it gets the job done and I'm not one to complain when it comes to free stuff but it does not sound good. It's cheap, has a straight non-adjustable tone arm, a complete lack of anti-skating and no...
  13. MitchellT

    New Needle for a Relative Newbie

    Hey folks, I have come here to confess, I've been without a needle for the past 2-3 months after some moving damage :(. I need help! I had a Shure M95ED before, but I am a Millienial and have never bought myself a new needle, cartridge, etc.. The only one I had came with the TT I had...
  14. twinfin

    Pioneer PL-570 value?

    I have a Pioneer PL-570 (the older version), in pristine condition, which I am considering selling. That said, I've seen prices all over the spectrum on eBay, Craigslist, etc. As such, I do not know how to price it. I don't plan on giving it away, but I'm not going to ask for eleventy billion...
  15. rocknroll1

    should I or should I not

    I have been looking for a pioneer PL 550 or 570 for a while. The 550's seem to be few and far and the 570 are all over 1K. I found a 570 in better than average shape except the tonearm motor for the automatic features does not work but still operates fine as a manual. Other than that it is in...
  16. kapohoguy

    Pioneer PL-560 Problem

    I'm new to AK and really appreciate willingness of this community to share knowledge. I have a problem with a Pioneer PL-560 turntable I recently acquired via Craigs List. I knew it had a couple of minor issues I could see before I bought it--broken tonearm rest, broken rubber feet, & minor...
Back
Top Bottom