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VINTAGE PIONEER 1970,s TURNTABLE_________________________________________MADE IN JAPANCARTRIDGE AND STYLUS GREAT CONDITIONGENUINE HEADSHELL PIONEERALL ON SPEED33/45 SPEEDSTOP AUTO RETURN ALL WORKINGDUST COVER NO CRACKS FANTASTIC CONDITIONCHROME FEET OR ORIGINAL ALSO INCLUDEDALL HINGES GREATCOMES WITH POWER CORD,RCA CABLES AND EARTH CABLECAN POST OR PICK UP IS AVAIALBLE
At US$584, this sits well above the typical used market for comparable Pioneer turntables, with the median at US$199 and the 75th percentile at US$470, so the asking price is ambitious unless the deck is genuinely exceptional or freshly serviced. It is not a bargain on the numbers alone, and a buyer should want clear proof of condition, originality, and recent maintenance before paying this much.
That said, a well-kept early-1970s Pioneer from Japan can be a very satisfying table: these are often solidly built, good-looking, and mechanically engaging when the bearings, motor, and speed control are healthy. If it includes the original dust cover, headshell, platter mat, and a documented service history, the appeal rises; without those, or if speed stability and automation are unverified, the premium gets harder to justify.
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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