Pioneer PL-115D
The Pioneer PL-115D is a semi automatic, 2 speed, belt drive turntable. It has an elegant look with the walnut grain base and charcoal top. It utilizes a speed detecting auto-return mechanism that will smoothly return the arm to rest even with a warped record. It was made in Japan and hit the market around 1976.
Pioneer PL-115D Platter
The arm is a static balanced S shaped pipe arm and does have an anti-skating device. Cartridge weight can be between 4g and 10g.
Pioneer PL-115D Tonearm
The PL-115D operates at both 33 1/3 and 45 speeds. the platter is aluminum alloy die cast. The belt drive uses a 4 pole synchronous motor with wow and flutter at 0.07%.
Pioneer PL-115D Speed
It uses a light plug in type aluminum headshell. It does not have VTA adjustment.
This unit has a Nice Pickering Cartridge with an OEM Stylus in Superb Condition. Demand is high for this turntable. Since so many were made parts are easily attainable which makes it a good entry level turntable. With a little modification it can be a really good turntable. Restored they sell for over $300.00 which this one is, it has new upgraded belt, Stylus, cartridge, headshell etc. etc. It's currently tracking at 3.51 grams and sounds absolutely 💯 amazing.