Pioneer PL-50A

Drive System: The PL-50A uses a belt drive system with a 4-pole synchronous motor, providing smooth and quiet operation. 

Turntable: The turntable features a 300 mm diameter aluminum alloy die-cast platter, offering a stable platform for record rotation.

Speeds: The turntable supports 33 1/3 rpm and 45 rpm, which are standard for most vinyl records.

Wow and Flutter: The wow and flutter are 0.08%, indicating good speed stability.

Rumble Noise Ratio: The rumble noise ratio is 50 dB, providing good noise suppression.

Tonearm: The PL-50A features a static balance type, S-shaped pipe tonearm with an effective length of 224 mm. It is designed to accommodate cartridges weighing 0.8 to 9 grams.

Cartridge: The turntable includes a Pioneer PC-35 induced magnet cartridge, which reproduces a wide frequency range of 10-25,000 Hz with minimal distortion and excellent stereo characteristics.

Special Features: The PL-50A includes features like semi-automatic operation, where the tonearm automatically returns after playing a record. It also features an oil-damped tonearm lift for gentle operation.

Dimensions and Weight: The external dimensions are 197 x 498 x 427 mm, with a weight of approximately 10 kg.

Connectivity: The PL-50A comes with RCA sockets for the interconnectors, unlike the PL-50 which has hardwired RCA output cords