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The record player works well. All buttons work.The auto-start works and the size button allows you to choose record size.The quartz lock works, pitch can be adjusted.Pitch window lights up.The arm return works but stops slightly short.The needle probably needs replacing or adjusting. Records do play. Skate adjustment works.There is no dust cover and the rubber on the feet has perished. The original feet are included.I uploaded a video on youtube to show the player functioning. The record is playing but my amp was on the floor and the volume was low.
At US$728, this Pioneer PL-560 is ambitious compared to the obvious alternative: a serviced unit landing near the US$248 median from your database. The asking price sits well above the 75th percentile of US$415 and even exceeds the high-end external estimate of US$550 for perfect condition, making it a tough sell unless the condition is pristine and fully serviced.
The PL-560 remains well-regarded for its quartz-locked PLL direct-drive stability and reliable full-automatic operation, delivering consistent pitch and convenient cycling. If this listing includes the original AT cartridge, a clean belt, and proof of recent lubrication or motor service, the rarity of a quartz-locked Pioneer in top shape could justify the premium. Otherwise, at this price, a buyer should verify working condition and accessory completeness before committing, as the margin for overpaying is real.
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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