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Great condition. Professionally serviced and tested in our tech department.New belt, good cartridge, set up, and ready to playSpeed is dead on and it runs well.Original Box Included.Good entry level if you are just getting into vinyl.
This is a buyer’s market if the deck is complete and working: US$129 sits below the kind of money clean, serviced Pioneer direct-drive tables usually command, so it reads as fair to good value rather than ambitious. Comparable market chatter and listings put rough working-condition value around the low-US$100s to a couple hundred depending on cosmetics and servicing, with rough examples sometimes lower and cleaner, sorted ones higher.
What makes it worth a look is the PL-590’s reputation as a solid, full-auto Pioneer with good speed stability and an easy, user-friendly setup. If it powers up, holds speed, and the arm automation behaves properly, it’s a practical daily spinner with decent upside from a clean cover, intact headshell, and original accessories. At this price, I’d mainly verify the cueing, auto-return, and that no key parts are missing.
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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