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VINTAGE PIONEER 1970,s TURNTABLE_______________________________________MADE IN JAPANP 11 PIONEER CARTRIDGE AND STYLUS GREAT CONDITIONGENUINE HEADSHELL PIONEER ALL ON SPEED 33/45 SPEEDSTOP AUTO RETURN ALL WORKINGDUST COVER NO CRACKS FANTASTIC CONDITIONCHROME FEET OR ORIGINAL ALSO INCLUDEDALL HINGES GREATCOMES WITH POWER CORD,RCA CABLES AND EARTH CABLE CAN POST OR PICK UP IS AVAIALBLE
US$718 is ambitious versus your database benchmark: it sits well above the US$431 75th percentile and far above the US$190 median, so this is not a normal-market ask. Even if this is a desirable early-1970s Pioneer, the price is only easy to justify if it is exceptionally original, recently serviced, and in visibly top-tier cosmetic condition.
What makes it appealing is the vintage Pioneer factor itself: these older Japanese tables have a loyal following for their solid build, classic design, and musical, no-nonsense performance when they’re healthy. The upside is strongest if it comes with the right headshell, dust cover, and proof of a careful service history; without that, a buyer should assume age-related maintenance may be part of the deal.
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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