Lot #14: Vintage Pioneer PL-12D Belt Drive Turntable w/ Concord Cartridge - Plays

Bring the quintessential 1970s analog aesthetic to your listening space with the legendary Pioneer PL-12D. Widely considered one of the best and most popular belt-drive turntables of its era, the PL-12D is highly sought after by collectors and vinyl enthusiasts for its rock-solid reliability and timeless design. This unit features a beautiful woodgrain plinth, a dark contrasting suspended sub-chassis deck, and a classic S-shaped tonearm. Key Features: Classic Engineering: Reliable belt-drive mechanism with a straightforward top-mounted 33/45 RPM speed selector and cueing lever. Precision Tonearm: Features a static-balance S-shaped tonearm equipped with an adjustable counterweight and anti-skate dial. Included Cartridge: Comes pre-mounted with a vintage Concord CIM-60 cartridge. Pioneer Touches: Includes the classic built-in pop-up overhang checker to ensure your stylus is aligned perfectly. Condition Detail: Operational Status: This turntable powers on and plays, but currently runs a bit slow and will require servicing (likely a new belt, motor lubrication, or speed calibration) to achieve accurate playback speeds. Visual Condition: Excellent vintage cosmetic condition. The woodgrain base and metal deck are remarkably clean and well-preserved. The clear acrylic dust cover is structurally sound with intact hinges, but exhibits typical surface scratches and scuffing from normal age and handling. Condition Note: This turntable powers on and outputs audio but runs slow and requires maintenance/servicing for proper playback. As vintage equipment, it exhibits typical cosmetic wear to the dust cover. This item is not professionally graded; please review all photos carefully to assess the cosmetic condition. Sold strictly as-is for parts, repair, or servicing. Pickup category timeslot {A}