Pioneer PL-512

2-Speed Belt-Drive Turntable (1978-1980)

Description

The Pioneer PL-512 is a 2-speed, belt-driven turntable with static balance type s-shaped tonearm.

The PL-512XD has a walnut grain vinyl finish and comes fitted with the PC-135 phono cartridge; the PL-512X is identical but has a black vinyl finish and no cartridge.

Specifications

Type: manual turntable

Drive method: belt drive

Motor: 4-pole synchronous

Speeds: 33 and 45rpm

Wow and flutter: 0.055% WRMS

Signal to noise ratio: 65dB

Platter: 300mm aluminium die-cast

Tonearm: static balance type, pipe arm (s-shaped)

Effective length: 221mm

Overhang: 15.5mm

Usable cartridge weight: 4 to 10g

Dimensions: 440 x 365 x 132mm

Weight: 6.5kg