Pioneer PL 12

*SOLD*  A highly regarded modern day classic
A high fidelity turntable featuring simple, fool-proof operation.
The easy-operation PL-12 stereophonic turntable combines all the quality features you need for true hi-fi disc reproduction – the finest hysteresis synchronous motor eliminating audible wow and flutter), and an extremely steady, reliable belt-drive. Plus an improved head-shell that allows for easy cartridge changing, an oil-damped tonearm elevator that treats your records ever so gently, operated by a simple lever that raises and lowers the beautifully balanced tonearm. Simple selection of either 33 ⅓ or 45 rmp, too

Specification

Motor:  4-pole hysteresis synchronous motor
Drive System:  Belt-driven
Speed:  33 ⅓ and 45 rpm
Turntable Platter:  12″ aluminium alloy die-cast turntable
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  better than 45 dB
Wow and Flutter:  less than 0,12% (WRMS)
Tonearm:  Static-balanced type
Cartridge:  PC-11 (moving magnet Type)
Stylus:  PN-11 (0,6 mil dimond)
Frequency Response:  15 – 20,000 Hz
Separation:  better than 25 dB (1 kHz)
Load Impedance:  50 – 100 k Ω (1 kHz)
Compliance:  10 x 10¯³ cm/dyne (100 Hz)
Stylus Pressure:  2,5 to 3,5 grams
Output Voltage:  5 mV (1 kHz, 50 mm/sec.)
Power Requirements:  110 – 130 V, 220 – 240 V, AC 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption:  18,5 VA (12 W)
Dimensions (W x H x D):  431 x 153 x 341 mm (17″ x 6″ x 13 ½“)
Weight:  6,1 kg (13,4 lbs)