Speeds: 33 ⅓ and 45 RPM (manual pitch adjustment with quartz stability)
Tonearm: Static-balanced S-shaped tonearm with anti-skate and height adjustment
Auto Functions: Fully automatic start, stop, and return (manual cueing also possible)
Plinth: Heavy MDF core with walnut veneer (yours is beautifully restored)
Wow & Flutter: Less than 0.03% WRMS
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 70dB
Platter: Solid aluminum, 12-inch diameter
Weight: ~24 lbs — one of the heaviest tables in its class for resonance control
Footprint: 17.6” x 14.5” x 6.3”
The PL-530 was Pioneer’s flagship consumer deck in the late ’70s — overbuilt, dead quiet, and striking. The fully auto function doesn’t get in the way of manual precision, and with the servicing and custom cables, this one’s ready to drop in and do real work.
