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SERVICED:-Replaced Belts.-Cleaned and greased moving parts.-Cleaned sensors and optical laser.Works great and ready for use in your setup!

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At US$350, this sits above the usual used range I’d expect for Pioneer’s 301-disc Elite changers, which tends to cluster more around the low-to-mid US$100s for working examples and roughly US$300-ish only when the unit is especially clean, complete, or recently serviced. That makes this asking price a bit ambitious unless the listing has unusually strong condition, original remote, or documented maintenance.

What makes it worth considering is the appeal of the format itself: these are big, overbuilt carousel/file-type changers with a lot of collector charm, and the Elite versions were well regarded for solid build and surprisingly decent digital playback for a mass-market changer. If it’s truly clean, fully functional, and includes the remote, carriage accessories, and a trouble-free disc mechanism, there’s real upside for a daily CD user or vintage Pioneer fan.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Pioneer

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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