Gorgeous Vintage Pioneer Turntable, Made in Japan PL-112D

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.