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VINTAGE PIONEER TURNTABLE__________________________________110VOLTS TO 240 VOLTS 50/60HZ WILL PLAY IN ALMOST ALL COUNTRIES1970,s MADE IN JAPANHEADSHELLCARTRIDGE45 ADAPTORCHROME STABILIZER ADAPTOR NEWTURNTABLE MATSTYLUS IN GREAT CONDITIONWOOD CASING IN GREAT CONDITION VERY MINOR MARKSCHROME FEET AND ORIGINAL FEETDUST COVER ORIGINAL HAS A FEW MARKS HAS BEEN RESTORED TO ITS BEST IT CAN GETALL HINGES REFURBISHED AND SCREWS CHROMEDBRAND NEW BELT SUPPLIEDCOMES WITH POWER CORD AND RCA CONNECTIONCAN POST OR PICK UP IS AVAILABLE
Against your database anchor, US$663 is clearly ambitious for a typical used Pioneer turntable: it sits well above the 75th percentile of US$447, and far over the US$195 median. That’s not automatically absurd if this is a truly top-tier, fully serviced example, but on asking price alone it’s priced like a premium piece rather than a normal vintage buy.
What makes it interesting is the Pioneer name itself: these Japanese-era decks are often well-built, durable, and very satisfying when the motor, speed stability, and suspension are healthy. If it includes the original lid, headshell, platter mat, and has proof of recent servicing, that adds real value; otherwise, at this number, I’d want strong evidence of clean operation and no speed, bearing, or automation issues before calling it a good buy.
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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