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Pioneer PL55DX turntable in excellent conditionMinty.I can’t see any logo on the stylus.No bottom coverShipping to states in longitude of Colorado, farther west or rural parts of the Midwest will be a little more, billed separately
At US$450, this Pioneer PL-55DX asking price is ambitious, sitting well above the median of US$318 from your database and clearly exceeding the 75th percentile of US$384. While external listings show similar DX models ranging from US$300 to US$575 depending on restoration, the US$450 figure is roughly US$66 higher than the top quartile of your recent comparable data, making it a tough sell unless the unit is fully restored or includes rare accessories.
The PL-55DX remains a respected direct-drive workhorse known for solid pitch stability and that classic Pioneer build quality, offering meaningful upside if this is an original-owner unit with the dust cover and platter intact. At this price, you’d want confirmation of a serviced motor and tonearm, as age-related wear on the direct-drive coupling or belt can be a genuine failure point; without those assurances, the premium over the US$318 median feels unjustified for a standard used example.
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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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