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The condition of this turntable is rated Good only due to the broken piece on the acrylic cover of this beautiful turntable. The working condition of the turntable and everything else except the cover is excellent. It was recently serviced and works great.DescriptionThe Pioneer model PL-A45D combines studio quality performance with the operational ease of a fully automatic turntable.Simply flick the function lever to start once, and the tonearm will be automatically moved over and lowered onto the record, and at the end of the disc, will return automatically to rest.One touch cut and repeat features let you interrupt and repeat any record freely.SpecificationsMotor: 4-pole synchronous motorDrive: Belt drivenSpeed: two speeds, 33.33 and 45rpmSpeed accuracy: 1% or lessWow and flutter: 0.1% WRMSSignal to noise ratio: 47dB or more
Unknown condition means I’d treat this as a straight fair-price listing rather than a bargain: at US$300, it lands exactly on the median of the recent USD comps, with the 25th and 75th percentiles also at US$300. That makes the ask squarely in line with the current market, not discounted and not stretched.
That’s still a solid place to be if the deck is complete and functioning, because the PL-A45D is a respected vintage Pioneer belt-drive with good speed stability and a nice, straightforward user experience. The upside here is in provenance and completeness: original mat, headshell, dust cover, and a healthy arm/bearing setup matter a lot more than chasing a lower number. If it’s clean, serviced, and ready to play, this is a reasonable buy for someone who wants a well-regarded vintage table without paying collector money.
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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