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VINTAGE PIONEER 1970,s TURNTABLE_______________________________________MADE IN JAPANCARTRIDGE 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
This is an ambitious ask. Against your own recent comparable pool, US$696 sits well above the 75th percentile of US$431 and far over the median of US$189, so it’s priced like a premium example rather than a normal used buy. Unless this is an unusually complete, expertly serviced, or collector-grade unit, the listing is asking a lot relative to the current market.
The upside is that this generation of Pioneer tables is generally well regarded for solid Japanese build quality, strong speed stability, and an easy-to-service layout, which makes them attractive to enthusiasts who want a vintage deck that can still be kept running properly. If the platter, dust cover, arm parts, and any original accessories are present, and service history is documented, that helps justify some premium—but at US$696, I’d want clear proof of condition and originality before paying up.
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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