Pioneer PL-44FS

Drive System: The PL-44FS uses a belt drive system with a DC-Servo motor, providing smooth and quiet operation. This design helps reduce vibration and noise, enhancing sound quality.

Turntable: The turntable features a die-cast aluminum platter, offering a stable platform for record rotation.

Speeds: The turntable supports 33 1/3 rpm and 45 rpm, with synchronization fluctuations of less than 0.045%.

Rumble Noise Ratio: The rumble noise ratio is 70 dB, providing good noise suppression.

Tonearm: The PL-44FS features a statically balanced, polymer graphite tonearm with an effective length of 208 mm and an overhang of 20 mm. It is designed to accommodate cartridges weighing 3 to 8.5 grams.

Cartridge: The turntable includes a Pioneer PC-5 MC cartridge with a frequency response of 10-32,000 Hz, output voltage of 2.2 mV, and terminal impedance of 30-100 kOhm. The needle is a 0.5 mil diamond with a contact pressure of 2 g (± 0.3 g).

Special Features: The PL-44FS is a fully automatic turntable with features like front loading, auto-return mechanism, and record size selector. It is designed for convenience and ease of use.

Dimensions and Weight: The external dimensions are 420 x 98 x 335 mm, with a weight of approximately 9 kg.

Power Consumption: The power consumption is 15 W.

Years of Manufacture: The PL-44FS was manufactured from 1983 to 1985 in Japan.