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Classic Pioneer SPL-100 Semi-Auto Belt Drive Turntable from the 1970s. New Belt. 2 Speed. Adjustable Arm Counterbalance. New Audio Technica Moving Magnet Cartridge and Stylus. Very good base and lid. Running beautifully. I sell Retro Hifi professionally so all my equipment is cleaned, tested and operating correctly unless otherwise stated. 3 Month limited Warranty - Misuse or Damage voids warranty Returns considered on a case by case basis. All Items located in Sydney for delivery or pickup. These are Vintage units...please do not expect it to look like or necessarily perform like it just left the showroom floor. Delivery East Coast is approximately 6 Business Days elsewhere is longer. I accept Bank Deposit/Transfer, Paypal or Cash on Pickup. East Coast Postage - $55.00, WA/NT add $20.00, Nth QLD add $20 and Tasmania/SA add $10.00 to quoted postage.
At US$283, this is in very reasonable territory for a used Pioneer belt-drive semi-auto of this type; new equivalents from mainstream brands typically land well above this, and vintage Pioneer tables with a clean service history usually don’t have to be cheap to be worth buying. With no strong evidence of a premium collector bracket, US$283 reads as a fair-to-good ask, especially if the deck is complete and mechanically healthy.
What makes it appealing is the classic Pioneer recipe: simple belt drive, semi-automatic convenience, and a reputation for easy, musical playback rather than fuss. A well-kept example can be a very satisfying daily spinner, particularly if the belt, speed, and auto-return have been checked and the dustcover is intact. I’d pay closest attention to cartridge/stylus condition, platter speed stability, and whether the semi-auto function works cleanly, because those are the parts that most affect real-world value on a table like this.
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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