PL-12D

Name: Pioneer PL-12D
Brand: Pioneer

Pioneer

1973 – Present

AnalogTurntablesDiscontinued

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$150

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About the PL-12D

The Pioneer PL-12D is a fully manual, two-speed belt-drive turntable introduced in the early 1970s. It uses a four-pole synchronous motor and a 30 cm aluminium-alloy platter, with a static-balance S-shaped tonearm, detachable headshell, adjustable counterweight and spring-activated anti-skating. The original model was supplied without a phono cartridge; cartridge fitment and included accessories can vary on used examples.

Specifications

Type: Fully manual turntable Drive: Belt drive Motor: 4-pole synchronous motor Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm Platter: 30 cm (12 in) aluminium alloy Tonearm: Static-balance, S-shaped pipe arm Effective tonearm length: 221 mm Usable cartridge weight: 4–10 g Wow and flutter: 0.1% WRMS or less Signal-to-noise ratio: 47 dB or more Power consumption: 11 W Dimensions: approximately 430 × 160.5 × 349 mm (W × H × D) Weight: approximately 7.5 kg Cartridge: Not supplied with the original model

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