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Pioneer PL-505

Turntable Details

Drive

Direct

Motor

DC

Wow & Flutter %

Rumble [dB]

Speed

Dimensions [mm]

Platter Material

Platter Diameter [mm]

Total Weight [kg]

Tonearm

Year Built

1982

Platter Weight [kg]

Plinth Material

Price

$ 250

Additional information

  • Drive System: The PL-505 uses a quartz PLL direct drive system with a Stable Hanging Rotor (SHR) motor, providing precise speed control and stability. 

  • 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 a synchronous speed fluctuation of less than 0.025%.

  • Wow and Flutter: The wow and flutter are less than 0.025%, indicating excellent speed stability.

  • Rumble Noise Ratio: The rumble noise ratio is 80 dB, providing good noise suppression.

  • Tonearm: The PL-505 features a statically balanced, polymer graphite tonearm with an effective length of 235 mm and an overhang of 15 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-505 is a fully automatic turntable with features like quick repeat and record size selection. It also includes a stroboscope for precise speed adjustment.

  • Dimensions and Weight: The external dimensions are 456 x 158 x 409 mm, with a weight of approximately 7.3 kg.

  • Power Consumption: The power consumption is 9 W

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