Pioneer PL-41W
¥ 69,500 (around 1972)
Commentary
Belt drive player announced as the twin arm specification of the high-end model PL-41D at that time
An 8-pole hysteresis synchronous motor is used for the motor. The rotation speed is reduced to 1/2 by changing from 4-pole to 8-pole, and uneven rotation is reduced by reducing the rotation ratio. The diameter of the motor pulley is also twice as thick, and rotational speed accuracy of ± 0.3% or less is achieved.
The motor and board are connected using a special double structure suspension made of synthetic rubber and spring.
The rubber belt used in the belt drive system is made of polyurethane.
This belt has a unique scuff processing that reduces thickness unevenness to less than 5/1000mm to improve characteristics.
The turntable uses aluminum alloy 31 cm diameter with thick outer circumference.
The bearing has been honed, and the shaft has been precisely polished with materials with excellent wear resistance to achieve excellent inertial efficiency.
An S-shaped pipe arm is used for the tone arm, and it is equipped with a lateral balancer, magnetic repulsion type anti-skating mechanism, direct reading type needle pressure adjustment and arm height adjustment device.
In addition, the second arm adopts a panel exchange method so that any arm can be attached. This panel is fixed with four screws.
Equipped with plug-in type MC transformer storage part, MC type cartridge can be used easily by inserting MC transformer (PP-402, etc.) sold separately into the dedicated space on the board.
It comes with a newly designed belt protection device and an EP panel adapter that can be used as an indicator to obtain an appropriate overhang. You can obtain an appropriate overhang just by placing it on the Center shaft and adjusting the needle tip to the inscribed number. You can easily select the minimum tracking error.
Free stop hinge is mounted on the dust cover.
The cartridge is equipped with PC-20, a MM type cartridge.
It is equipped with a cartridge stand that can install up to 3 cartridges and an accessory storage part.
Model Rating
Type | Record player |
Motor | 8-pole hysteresis synchronous type |
Turntable | 31 cm Diameter Aluminum Alloy Die-cast (Weight 2.2 kg) |
Uneven rotation | Not more than 0.07% |
Signal-to-noise ratio | 52 dB or more |
Number of revolutions | 33 1/3, 45 rpm |
Cartridge | MM Type (PC-20) |
Tone arm | S-shaped static balance type |
Attachment mechanism | Magnetic repulsion type anti-skating mechanism Lateral balancer Cartridge stand MC Transformer Storage Part, Accessory Storage Part Needle pressure direct reading counter weight EP Panel Adapter with Overhang Indicator Special Rubber Feet |
External dimensions | Width 580x Height 219x Depth 562 mm |
Weight | 10.5kg |
Sold Separately | Armboard PP-305 (¥ 1,600) Transformer for MC, PP-402 (¥ 8,700) |