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The Pioneer PL-A45D is a vintage, fully automatic belt-driven stereo turntable released by Pioneer around 1974. Used. Tested and working. No odors, non smoking home. It’s in great condition.
Key Features:
-Fully automatic (auto start, auto return, cut, and repeat features) with manual capabilities.
-Drive System: Belt-driven design using a separate large AC motor for the platter to isolate vibrations, alongside a secondary motor dedicated to the automatic tonearm mechanics.
-Speeds: Supports 33⅓ and 45 RPM.
Design:
-Features an S-shaped tonearm and a distinct two-tone base (walnut grain top half with a dark gray vinyl bottom).
Performance and Reception:
-Audiophiles on platforms like AudioKarma consider it one of the better Japanese vintage belt-drives, noting its excellent isolation and strong performance. It shares lineage with popular Pioneer models like the PL-12D but offers a much more upscale, robust build and complex automated mechanics.
