PIONEER PL-70 Direct Drive Turntable in Very Good condition

PIONEER PL-70:A handsome and technically advanced "Golden Era" turntable!Item DescriptionThe Pioneer PL-70, released in 1980 during the "Gold Era" of Japanese high-fidelity audio equipment, is a well-crafted direct-drive turntable that sounds as good as it looks. The PL-70 includes the innovative "moving coil system", by which mechanical noise is reduced by contact-less detection of noise, such that the sensitivity of the tonearm is unaffected. There are several other technical achievements, including the “Stable Hanging Rotor” design, where the supporting point of the rotor is directly under the platter. With this design, the center of mass of the platter and the rotor supporting point are aligned, and the reduced side pressure on the bearing increases the stability of rotation. By virtue of the PL-70 extremely solid construction and great design, pitch accuracy is phenomenal. Add to this the handsome plinth, and you have a turntable that is both functional and beautiful. This turntable is in Very Good condition, with some signs of use and aging, including some scratches and scuffs (please see pictures). Overall, there is some fading due to age. Furthermore, it has been tested by our professional technician, confirming its flawless operation. Both 33 and 45 settings work perfectly, and the platter rotation is like clockwork, as expected from products from this era.Additional InformationTechnical SpecificationsSerial : ZI4065Country/Region of Manufacture : JAPAN Power Supply : 100V 9W 50/60 Hz Accessories -PIONEER Headshell / Cartridge-Dust Cover-Rubber mat -Hinges-45 adopterCartridge & Headshell PolicyCartridge and styluses are free gifts, so we don't accept returns or refunds for damage of cartridges and styluses.Dust Cover PolicyThough it is unlikely to happen due to our meticulous packaging procedures, turntable dust covers do occasionally break in transit. The dust cover should therefore be treated as a free gift.Transit ScrewsSince items are in used condition, they don't have the transit screws sometimes. We kindly ask for your understanding.VoltagePlease check the power requirements for this device and the specifications of your power supply. If you need to use this item in a 220-240 V environment, you'll need a transformer. We sell high quality Japanese compact transformers (Nissyo), which will allow you to use this item safely and with good performance in your country.IMPORT TAX・Import duties, taxes, and other charges which are not included in the item price or shipping charges are the buyer’s responsibility.・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.・Except in the case of faulty or damaged items, refunds do not include any return shipping or shipping charges. Your return shipping charge will be deducted from your refund if you receive any.