Pioneer XL-A700S
¥ 79,800 (around 1979)
Commentary
Quartz PLL full auto player which applied high precision of crystal oscillator.
Quartz PLL DC servo Hall motor is used as the drive motor.
Non-contact optical is used for arm return detection to prevent adverse effects on arm sensitivity.
It is equipped with Quick Play that the turntable automatically starts rotating when the arm is moved on the record board.
S-shaped pipe arm is used for the tone arm.
By combining a die-cast frame with a high-density cabinet, we have realized a cabinet that is resistant to howling.
Model Rating
| Type | Record player |
| Motor | Quartz PLL brushless DC servo Hall motor |
| Turntable | 32.4 cm Aluminum Die Cast |
| Rotational speed adjustment range | + / - 6 per cent |
| Uneven rotation | 0.025% or less (WRMS) |
| S/N | 70 dB or more (DIN-B) 62 dB or More (JIS) |
| Tone arm | Static Balance S-shaped |
| Cartridge | MM Type |
| Attachment mechanism | Full Auto with Dedicated Motor |
| External dimensions | Width 490x Height 200x Depth 390 mm |
| Weight | 13.5kg |