Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
Wow & Flutter %
Rumble [dB]
Speed
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
1978
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
$ 124
Additional information
Drive System: The PL-514A uses a belt drive system with a 4-pole synchronous motor, providing smooth and quiet operation. This design helps reduce vibration and noise, enhancing sound quality.
Turntable: The turntable features a 320 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 0.055% WRMS, indicating good speed stability.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: The signal-to-noise ratio is 65 dB, providing good noise suppression.
Tonearm: The PL-514A features a statically balanced, S-shaped pipe tonearm with an effective length of 221 mm and an overhang of 15.5 mm. It is designed to accommodate cartridges weighing 4 to 10 grams.
Special Features: The turntable includes features like auto-return mechanism, anti-skating force control, cueing device, detachable dust cover, insulator feet, and a plug-in type headshell. Some versions come with a factory-installed Pioneer PC-110/II MM cartridge.
Dimensions and Weight: The external dimensions are 440 x 365 x 140 mm, with a weight of approximately 7.5 kg.
Cabinet: The turntable has a 40 mm thick particleboard cabinet, providing a solid base for the turntable.
Years of Manufacture: The PL-514 series was manufactured from 1978 to 1980 in Japan