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Vintage Pioneer Pl-510A Direct Drive Turntable3e in good working condition. Fully tested and operating as intended. SpecificationsType: direct driveMotor: DC servo motorPlatter: 321mm aluminium alloySpeeds: 33 and 45rpmWow and flutter: 0.03%Rumble: 68dBTonearm: static-balanced type, s-shaped pipe armEffective length: 221mmOverhang: 15.5mmCartridge weight range: 4 to 10gDimensions: 440 x 362 x 159mmWeight: 8kgLocal pick up / inspection / purchase available at Archer High Fidelity in Falls Church, VA. We are a vintage sales and service specialist covering the Washington DC metro area.All major credit cards accepted, as well as PayPal, check on clearing, and Venmo.Any other questions, please feel free to ask.
Condition looks good and the price is still above the local used benchmark, so this reads as a bit ambitious rather than a bargain. Against your database of 1,076 recent USD comps, US$480 sits well above the US$430 75th percentile and far above the US$189 median, so I’d expect room to negotiate unless the deck, electronics, and cosmetics are especially strong.
That said, this is a respected direct-drive Pioneer, and the appeal is the usual one: solid build, good speed stability, and a serviceable classic platform for someone who wants a dependable vintage table rather than a fashion piece. If it’s truly tested, with a healthy cartridge, intact dust cover, and no sign of bearing or speed issues, it can still be a worthwhile buy; the main upside is getting into a well-regarded model with less risk than a true as-is project.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Pioneer traces its roots to 1937 in Tokyo, Japan, when founder Nozomu Matsumoto, inspired by the thrill of imported hi-fi speakers, developed the A-8 dynamic speaker and launched a radio and speaker repair shop. The business formalized as Fukuin Shokai Denki Seisakusho in 1938, evolving into Pioneer Corporation and embodying Matsumoto's philosophy of "Move the Heart and Touch the Soul" through audio innovation.
The brand excels across diverse hi-fi categories, pioneering Japan's first headphones in 1960 with the SE-1 and the world's first component-based stereo system in 1965 via the PSC-5A. Pioneer's portfolio spans amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark car audio advancements like the 1975 Supertuner-equipped stereo and the 1986 in-car CD player, blending home and automotive excellence.
Today, Pioneer holds a commanding mid-to-high-tier position in the market, revered for reliable, performance-driven gear that balances premium quality with accessibility. Its vintage components attract collectors, while current offerings appeal to discerning buyers seeking robust, innovative sound reproduction without boutique excess.
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