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Pioneer PL-S40

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

6.8

S-shaped

Platter Weight [kg]

Plinth Material

Price

Additional information

  • Type: Semi-automatic direct-drive turntable.

  • Speeds: Supports 33 and 45 rpm playback.

  • Motor: Quartz direct-drive motor for stable speed control.

  • Platter: Typically features a die-cast platter.

  • Tonearm: Static balance type, S-shaped, pipe arm design.

  • Auto-Return: Automatic return feature for convenience.

  • Adjustments: Includes adjustable arm counterbalance and anti-skate adjustment.

  • Finish: Silver finish, typical of the era.

  • Dimensions: 16.5" x 14.25" x 4.38" (Length x Width x Height).

  • Weight: Approximately 15 lbs (6.8 kg).

  • Manufacture Date and Place: Manufactured in Japan during the 1980s, specifically between 1982 and 1985.

  • Sound Quality: Known for clear sound with well-defined high frequencies and good bass response

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