Pioneer PL-630 or Thorens TD-125
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boreas
"If it sounds good, it IS good." E.K.E.
Well............. The PL-630 is a pretty neat turntable, maybe the best "consumer" table Pioneer ever made.
There's one guy on eBay who has been trying to flog one for a grand ("It was working when I put it away years ago.") for some time, relisted 5 or 6 times.
Is it worth that? Nope! I doubt any PL-630 is worth that but a good one's worth more than $200. Heck, a "for parts or repair" PL-630 just sold for $165. I think a good one is probably a $350 to $500 table.
John
scottyh777
Super Member
The Pioneer PL-630 is one of the finest TT's I have ever owned and I have owned quite a few.However, $500-$1600 for this TT is just plain silly.I would put the FMV of this at $275-$375 in excellent or better working and cosmetic condition.And for that price it would certainly be worth it.I was fortunate to get one on these on a Buy It Now for $140 in EX condition just a a couple months ago and it's a keeper for sure.
Ok..Just went for the PL-630 for $200. This was my Max for this. Very Nice from the pics. Should be here end of the week. I will post some pics.
I will be looking at the DIY thead on referb of PL-630...Cannot wait to dive into this...Just wrapping up a Dual 1019...
mythless
Looking for projects!?
Guess, I'll keep an eye out for one
and the PL-71 and PL-570.Ok..Just went for the PL-630 for $200. This was my Max for this. Very Nice from the pics. Should be here end of the week. I will post some pics.
I will be looking at the DIY thead on referb of PL-630...Cannot wait to dive into this...Just wrapping up a Dual 1019...
Congraduations, hope you enjoy it.
scottyh777
Super Member
Ok..Just went for the PL-630 for $200. This was my Max for this. Very Nice from the pics. Should be here end of the week. I will post some pics.
I will be looking at the DIY thead on referb of PL-630...Cannot wait to dive into this...Just wrapping up a Dual 1019...
Does it need work?$200 is excellent price for this.Yes, please show pics when you get it.Im currently running a M97xE with JICO SAS to great effect.
spaceman
Registered Lunatic
Yep, I was really surprised to see what they're selling for lately. I was also pretty fortunate, I got mine for $100 off CL a couple years back. It's generally minty, but the dustcover has a very conspicuous hole burned through it, roughly what I'd guess a cigarette would do. I have a replacement, but need to buff it out good first, and haven't gotten properly motivated yet. 
What are you other 630 owners using for carts? I have a Shure M75 type on it now, & like it quite a bit, but I'm not sure if a better stylus or different cart would be better? :scratch2: I've been "thinking" about going to SAS, but that's a pretty good investment for me, so if anyone has a better idea, I'm listening.
I have a replacement, but need to buff it out good first, and haven't gotten properly motivated yet. What are you other 630 owners using for carts? I have a Shure M75 type on it now, & like it quite a bit, but I'm not sure if a better stylus or different cart would be better? :scratch2: I've been "thinking" about going to SAS, but that's a pretty good investment for me, so if anyone has a better idea, I'm listening.
hakaplan
Needs professional help
It's the high end of "medium"--or the low end of "high." Ideally a lower compliance cartridge is a better match, but I've tried Shures, both original and with SAS, the 440MLa, Pickering XSV-3000, and other high compliance carts and they work and sound just great.
Ideally a lower compliance cartridge is a better match, but I've tried Shures, both original and with SAS, the 440MLa, Pickering XSV-3000, and other high compliance carts and they work and sound just great.
