Pioneer PL-570 - Fully Restored

Pioneer PL-570 - Fully Restored Quartz Direct-Drive Turntable For sale is a meticulously restored Pioneer PL-570 - the export version of the Japanese-market XL-A700. This is Pioneer's flagship fully automatic, direct-drive, quartz-locked turntable from the golden era of Japanese hi-fi engineering, and it has been comprehensively rebuilt to a standard that exceeds its original factory condition.

Cabinet and Finish
- Plinth re-veneered in European Cherry, hand-finished in beeswax and linseed oil
- Custom made faceplates with chamfered edging
- All metal fittings polished
- Brand new custom dust cover

Restoration
- All three boards fully recapped (40 parts) with Nichicon PW, Panasonic FC and WIMA capacitors
- Key transistors replaced
- Both motors stripped, cleaned and oiled
- All mechanical assemblies degreased and re-lubricated
- X2-rated mains safety capacitors at every mains snubber position
- Sealed Bourns cermet trimmers, recalibrated to service manual targets
- New PA12HP nylon auto-return timing gear, timing fully overhauled
- Gold-plated RCA output plate with ground terminal
- 240VAC, ready to plug in and play

Cartridge
Pioneer PC-330 Mark II MM cartridge with a brand new Tonar stylus.

Key Specifications
- Direct drive, Quartz PLL, 33 1/3 and 45 RPM
- Fully automatic (auto-start, auto-return, auto-cut, repeat)
- 324 mm cast aluminium platter
- S-shaped tonearm

About ReTurntables
This restoration was carried out by ReTurntables, a workshop specialising in the ground-up restoration of vintage Japanese direct-drive turntables. You can see this deck, along with other current and upcoming restorations available for sale, at returntables.com.

Questions welcome. Please see photos for detailed condition.