Turntable Details
Drive
Direct
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
Rumble [dB]
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
1982
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
$ 190
Additional information
Drive Type: Direct drive, which provides stable and consistent speed.
Speeds: It operates at two speeds, typically 33 1/3 and 45 RPM, making it suitable for standard vinyl records.
Pitch Control: The turntable includes pitch control, allowing users to adjust the playback speed slightly for fine-tuning or creative effects.
Automatic Return/Reject: It features semi-automatic operation, meaning it can automatically return the tonearm to its rest position after playback, but manual intervention is required to lift the arm from the record.
Cartridge Compatibility: It supports Moving Magnet (MM) cartridges, which are common and easy to find.
Build Quality: The turntable is built like a tank, weighing about 12 pounds, indicating a sturdy construction.
Rack Mount Version: The PL-730 is essentially the rack mount version of the Pioneer PL-7 turntable, lacking features like a strobe window and pitch control in some models