The Pioneer PL-55D is a sturdy vintage workhorse designed for constant use. As a testament to the design, this table still runs like new after nearly 50 years. This is the perfect table for listeners getting (back) into vinyl.
- Production
- 1973-78
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- TF13050
- Restoration
- Full 30-point service check
- New stylus for PC-Q1 cart
- Dust cover polished
- Cart calibrated
- Cleaned controls, switches, and chassis
- Factory Specs
Type direct drive turntale
Motor brushless DC servo motor
Speeds 33 and 45rpm
Wow and flutter 0.06% wrms
Rumble 55dB
Platter 310mm aluminium alloy
Tonearm static balance type, s-shaped, pipe arm
Effective length 221mm
Cartridge weight 4 to 14g
Cartridge type PC-Q1 induced magnet
Frequency response 10 to 50,000 Hz
Stylus PN-Q1
Tracking force 1.0 to 2.1g
Dimensions 19"W x 7.25"H x 16.25"D
Weight 24.75 lbs.
- The History of Pioneer
- Pioneer was founded by Nozomu Matsumoto in 1938 in Tokyo as a radio and speaker repair shop. In December 1953 Mr. Nozomu Matsumoto succeeded in developing the first domestic dynamic speaker made of original parts. It was named A-8 and marketed in Japan under the Pioneer brand. It later became the origin of the HiFi ...
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- Stock No.
- 7782049054941
The Pioneer PL-55D is a sturdy vintage workhorse designed for constant use. As a testament to the design, this table still runs like new after nearly 50 years. This is the perfect table for listeners getting (back) into vinyl.
