Pioneer PL-240A
¥ 29,800 (around 1980)
Commentary
This is a full auto player with high cost performance devoted to simplification.
Equipped with a DC servo motor whose center of gravity is almost aligned with the fulcrum of the turntable, improving rotational stability.
The tone arm uses a mass concentration system static balance S-shaped tone arm.
By reducing the moment of inertia and increasing the trackability, sound quality is improved.
Equipped with MM type cartridge.
The cabinet has a coaxial suspension structure that prevents howling even during high-power playback.
Front operation type that can operate the arm with the dust cover closed.
Model Rating
| Type | Record player |
| Motor | DC servo motor |
| Turntable | 31 cm Aluminum Die Cast |
| Uneven rotation | 0.045% or less (WRMS) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 70 dB or more (DIN-B) |
| Tone arm | Static Balance S-shaped |
| Cartridge | MM Type |
| Exchange needle | PN-110/II |
| Attachment mechanism | Quick play Auto lead in Auto return Autocut Autorepeat |
| External dimensions | Width 420x Height 96x Depth 365 mm |
| Weight | 5.2kg |