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I have a pioneer pl-51 direct drive tuntable I bought back in the early 70's. last time I used it was around 1989. it doesn't have a needle because my grandkids broke it. is it worth buying a needle to use it again?

g_nakamoto08-27-2017 3:56am

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normansizemore Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 601 posts 08-28-2017 at 03:23am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would probably take it in for a tonearm and motor lube, but yes! Pioneer did make some very good turntables back in the day. If memory serves me right, yours is a good one and pretty too! You've got a nice vintage system and the Pioneer would fit right in. Let's us know how it worked out. Norman
g_nakamoto OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 348 posts 08-28-2017 at 04:11am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete when i bought this turntable it was the next one to the top of the line at that time. i do turn it on every now and then,
johnnyb53 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,510 posts 08-30-2017 at 09:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would probably take it in for a tonearm and motor lube, but yes! ^^^ This! There are a lot of good affordable moving magnet cartridges available today--Ortofon 2M Red or Blue, Shelter 201 (esp. if you buy from a Japan vendor on an eBay storefront), Audio Technica AT150Sa on closeout ... and there are some very cool headshells available now.
g_nakamoto OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 348 posts 08-31-2017 at 03:43am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete i have a grado cartridge, last i heard they still have a replacement stylus for it.
g_nakamoto OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 348 posts 08-31-2017 at 03:45am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I will say from 1990 till now I turn the motor on at least twice a month.

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