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good working order Pioneer PL-2 with Shure Pro 7 cartridge. Original dust cover has scuffs and one crack but is intact. Sounds good!
This is a buyer’s market for this category at the moment, and US$109 is a strong deal versus the recent used median of US$255 and even the 25th percentile at US$182. At this level, the listing is priced like a quick-moving buy rather than a “wait and see” piece, so it stands out as a bargain if it’s complete and functional.
The PL-2 is a well-liked entry-level belt-drive Pioneer: simple, musical, and easy to live with, with enough charm to make a solid everyday table or a starter deck for a good cartridge swap. The upside here is obvious if the plinth, arm, and auto functions are healthy and it includes the usual small parts that matter; at US$109, even a modest refresh still leaves room for value.
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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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