The Pioneer PL-518 is a 2-speed, direct-drive turntable auto return turntable fitted with a static balance type, S-shaped tonearm. The PL-518 is preferred by audiophiles for the auto return as well as the features stuff into the unit by Pioneer. This unit was checked out , serviced and set up by DALAUDIO. It is in excellent working condition. The Cartridge is the Audio Technica AT91 installed about 30 days ago. New solid rubber feet were added by DALAUDIO during the service. It is in overall excellent working condition and id at least a 8 out of ten perhaps better, physically. Please review all photos. This unit was made in Japan by Pioneer and sold in the late 1970s - It includes the original brochure, and the original manual (and a copy of the service manual if you bring a USB Stick). Its ready to spin!

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More about the unit: The Pioneer developed Auto-Return function begins when the stylus makes its way to the lead-out groove of your album. A unique device detects the increased lateral speed of the tone arm which triggers the function, lifts the tone arm, returns it to the arm rest, and and shuts off all power to the turntable...gently!

Conversely, the heavy aluminum platter DC Servo motor begins to rotate when the tone arm moves toward the records edge. The combination of platter movement and the oil-damped Cue Lever lets you lower the stylus to the record surface at any track you desire, without dropping the arm/stylus on your vinyl. The controls on the Pioneer PL-518 are grouped on the right-hand side of the platter including the Cue Lever, the Speed Select Button, and the Fine Pitch Control. The built-in strobe light/calibration lets you keep a visual check on the platter's speed accuracy.

The 16-pole, 24-slot DC servomotor for the PL-518, provides exactly the same high signal-to-noise ratio and low wow/flutter as that used in the more expensive PL-520 model. This motor's magnetic circuit is twice as strong as conventional direct-drive types, a fact which contributes greatly to its improved resistance to torque ripple caused by uneven magnetic force. Its switching frequency is also doubled, to 13.3Hz. Together these mean improved load characteristics, more accurate platter speeds at all times and, ultimately, better tonal quality results from your records.

You will find that few if any turntables in this price range offer such outstanding performance specifications: the signal-to-noise ratio achieved by the super-silent DC servo direct-drive motor is a high 73dB or less, while wow/flutter is an excellent 0.03% or less, and will stay that good over long years

Pioneer Specifications
Type: direct drive
Motor: 16-pole, 24-slot, DC servo motor
Platter: 320mm aluminium alloy diecast
Speeds: 33 and 45rpm
Speed control range: +-2%
Wow and flutter: 0.03%
Rumble: 73dB
Tonearm: static-balanced type, s-shaped pipe arm
Effective length: 221mm
Overhang: 15.5mm
Cartridge weight range: 4 to 10g
Dimensions: 440 x 145 x 365mm
Weight: 9.5kg