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Pioneer belt drive hi-fi turntable

Without doubt the UK's most popular record deck, dating back to the 1970s, the PL12D and its successor, the PL112D, represented excellent value for money. Pioneer's simple design and mass production made good reproduction fidelity achievable on a modest budget.

Choice of two speeds: 33 or 45 rpm
Manual action S shaped tone-arm
Detachable perspex lid
Standard screw-on headshell
Anti-vibration sprung floating chassis
Built-in cartridge overhang checker
Usable cartridge weight: 4 - 10g
Power requirements: 110-130V / 220-240V
                               AC (60Hz / 50Hz)
Power consumption: 10W (max.)
Dimensions: 430 (w) x 160 (h) x 349mm (d)
Weight: 7.5kg (16 lb 8 oz)

Pioneer PL12D belt drive hi-fi turntable  

These decks were typically sold with a Shure M75ED or Ortofon FF15 (no longer available) or Audio-Technica cartridge.      

Replacement drive belts (BELT3315) available for £8.00 + 0.51 (UK p&p) + VAT @ 15% = £9.79
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