Pioneer PL-A450
¥ 46,800 (around 1979)
Commentary
DD full auto player with increased usability by concentrating the operation part on the front panel.
A DC servo Hall motor using a Hall element is adopted to realize a high SN ratio and excellent rotational accuracy.
S-shaped arm is used for the tone arm.
A dedicated motor is used for arm drive during auto operation to prevent it from affecting turntable rotation.
Equipped with MM type cartridge.
Equipped with oil dump elevation that can be manually operated.
Equipped with newly developed insulator.
Model Rating
Type | Record player |
Motor | Brushless DC servo hole motor |
Turntable | 33 cm Aluminum Die Cast |
Rotational speed fine adjustment range | + / - 2% |
Uneven rotation | 0.03% or less (WRMS) |
S/N | 70 dB or more (DIN-B) 60 dB or More (JIS) |
Tone arm | Static Balance S-shaped |
Cartridge | MM Type |
Attachment mechanism | Full Auto with Dedicated Motor |
External dimensions | Width 460x Height 171x Depth 397 mm |
Weight | 8.4kg |