Pioneer PL-A20
¥ 26,500 (around 1972)
Commentary
A stereo record player equipped with a full auto mechanism.
By operating the lever, selection of record size, cut from start, and repeat can all be operated automatically.
A 4-pole synchronous motor is used to drive the turntable and a dedicated gear motor is used to operate the arm to ensure smooth operation.
A static balance type pipe arm is used for the tone arm.
The lightweight head shell is equipped with a MM type cartridge as standard. By adopting an international standard connector, the cartridge can be freely replaced.
Equipped with a free stop hinge that can stop the dust cover at any position.
Model Rating
Type | Full auto player |
Motor | For Turntable Drive : 4 Pole Synchronous Type For Pickup Drive : Gear Motor |
Turntable | 30 cm Diameter Aluminum Alloy Die-cast |
Uneven rotation | 0.1% or less (WRMS) |
Signal-to-noise ratio | 47 dB or more |
Number of revolutions | 33 1/3, 45 rpm |
Cartridge | MM Type (PC-11) |
Tone arm | Static Balance Type light alloy Pipe Arm |
Attachment mechanism | Auto lead in Auto return Autorepeat Special Anti-Vibration Rubber Feet |
External dimensions | Width 430x Height 171x Depth 340 mm |
Weight | 7.3kg |
Attachment | Plug-in white shell |