Gorgeous Vintage Pioneer Turntable, Made in Japan PL-112D
$445.00
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Vintage Japanese Pioneer PL-112D Belt-Drive Turntable – Classic Hi-Fi Excellence
This beautiful Japanese-made Pioneer PL-112D turntable represents the golden age of vinyl playback with its elegant design and exceptional audio performance. Pioneer’s engineering excellence is on full display with this classic belt-drive manual turntable that continues to impress audiophiles decades after its introduction.
The PL-112D delivers warm, detailed sound reproduction with minimal noise thanks to its precision-engineered belt drive system that effectively isolates motor vibrations from the platter. The high-quality 4-pole synchronous motor ensures stable, accurate speed while the durable polyurethane belt resists aging and temperature fluctuations for long-term reliability.
Audio enthusiasts will appreciate the thoughtful design elements including the lightweight, high-rigidity aluminum headshell that provides excellent cartridge mounting stability. The static balance S-shaped tonearm delivers precise tracking with adjustable anti-skating for optimal stylus positioning in record grooves. The oil-damped cueing mechanism provides smooth, gentle lowering of the stylus to protect your valuable vinyl collection.
Constructed during Pioneer’s golden era of turntable manufacturing (1976-1978), this model combines robust Japanese build quality with elegant styling that complements any audio system. The die-cast aluminum platter and quality tonearm bearings deliver performance that rivals many more expensive modern turntables.
It has been equipped with a Shure M75 series cartridge paired with a Shure N75-6 stylus with its distinctive yellow stylus grip. It is a spherical stylus designed for tracking forces between 1.5g to 3g. This cartridge and stylus combination is widely recognized for its warm, smooth sound and compatibility with various turntables, making it a popular choice among vinyl enthusiasts.
Specifications:
Type: Manual belt-drive turntable
Motor: 4-pole synchronous
Speeds: 33 and 45 rpm
Wow and flutter: 0.07% WRMS
Signal-to-noise ratio: Better than 63dB
Platter: 300mm aluminum die-cast
Tonearm: Static balance type, S-shaped pipe arm
Effective tonearm length: 221mm
Overhang: 15.5mm
Usable cartridge weight: 4 to 10g
Dimensions: 440 x 159 x 362 mm (17.3 x 6.3 x 14.3 inches)
Weight: 5.2 kg (11.5 lbs)
This Japanese-crafted Pioneer PL-112D delivers exceptional audio performance with classic vintage appeal. Perfect for vinyl enthusiasts seeking authentic analog sound reproduction without the premium price of modern high-end turntables.
This vintage Pioneer turntable is in very good cosmetic condition, the dust-cover is free of cracks or heavy scratches, and the TT is working beautifully and sounding great.
Asking $445; buy with confidence and benefit from Radique’s “Bumper to Bumper” warranty and Perpetual trade back policy.
🚚 Shipping Note for This Item
Turntables do not travel well by courier — the platter, tonearm and suspension are precision-aligned, and a parcel network is no place for them. So we bring it to you instead.
Personal delivery — We deliver in-person anywhere along the Windsor–Québec City corridor, carefully and on your schedule.
Full details are on our Curbside Delivery page. 👈
Ready to make it yours? To hold the item and avoid missing out, go ahead and purchase using Local Pickup at checkout — then contact us to arrange delivery for an additional fee. We’ll take it from there!
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