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VINTAGE PIONEER TURNTABLE 240VOLTS AND 110 VOLTS AND ABOVE 50/60HZ///FOR AUSTRALIA OR ANY COUNTRY_______________________________________________________________________________________________________1970,s MADE IN JAPAN ALL GENUINE PIONEERHEADSHELLCARTRIDGE 45ADAPTOR SILVER STABYLIZER PROVIDED NOT ONE IN PICTURETURNTABLE MATSTYLUS IN GREAT CONDITION WOOD CASING IN GREAT CONDITIONVERY MINOR MARKSCHROME FEETDUST COVER ORIGINAL HAS A FEW MARKS HAS BEEN RESTORED TO ITS BEST IT CAN GETALL HINGES REFURBISHED AND SCREWS CHROMEDBRAND NEW BELT SUPPLIED COMES WITH POWER CORD AND RCA CONNECTIONCAN POST
Should you pay US$700 for this one? Against your own comps, that’s well above the US$450 75th percentile, so it reads ambitious rather than fair, and it would need unusual originality or condition to justify the gap.
What makes it appealing is the classic Pioneer/Japan vintage angle: these tables are often valued for solid build quality, simple mechanics, and easy listening once restored. The upside is real if it’s clean, fully working, and complete with a good cartridge, dust cover, and stable speed. At this price, though, I’d want proof of recent service, accurate 33/45 operation, and no issues with the tonearm, auto-return, or speed drift before treating it as a 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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