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Pioneer PL-720

Turntable Details

Drive

Direct

Motor

Wow & Flutter %

Rumble [dB]

Speed

33, 45

Dimensions [mm]

Platter Material

Platter Diameter [mm]

Total Weight [kg]

Tonearm

Year Built

1981

Platter Weight [kg]

Plinth Material

Price

$ 200

Additional information

  • Drive System: The PL-720 uses a direct drive system, which provides precise speed control and stability.

  • Motor: It features a quartz PLL Hall motor, ensuring consistent operation.

  • Turntable: The turntable has a die-cast aluminum platter, though specific dimensions are not detailed in the search results.

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

  • Tonearm: The PL-720 features a static balance type tonearm, designed to accommodate moving-coil (MC) cartridges like the Pioneer PC-3MC.

  • Cartridge: The original cartridge is the Pioneer PC-3MC moving coil type, with a PN-3MC stylus. The stylus is a 0.5 mil spherical diamond type, and the output voltage is 2.5mV at 1kHz.

  • Special Features: The turntable includes full automatic operation with features like automatic start and return. It also features anti-skating adjustment for precise tracking.

  • Stylus Replacement: The recommended replacement stylus is the 737-D7, which is compatible with the PC-3MC and PC-4MC cartridges.

  • Years of Manufacture: The PL-720 was manufactured from 1981 to 1982.

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