Pioneer PL-L50

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Pioneer PL-L50 — Precision Linear Tracking for Effortless Vinyl Playback

Rediscover your vinyl collection with the Pioneer PL-L50, a sleek linear-tracking turntable engineered for accuracy and ease. Its direct-drive motor ensures stable rotation, while the fully automatic linear tracking tonearm keeps the stylus perfectly aligned from start to finish, minimizing distortion and record wear. With its clean 1980s design and dependable performance, the PL-L50 delivers a smooth, clear analog experience — perfect for both seasoned collectors and new vinyl enthusiasts.

Pioneer PL-L50 — Technical Specifications

• Type: Fully automatic linear-tracking direct-drive turntable

• Motor: Quartz-locked direct-drive motor

• Tonearm: Linear-tracking tonearm with servo control

• Cartridge: Standard 1/2″ mount (often originally supplied with a Pioneer moving magnet cartridge)

• Speeds: 33 1/3 and 45 RPM (electronic speed change)

• Wow and Flutter: ≤ 0.035% WRMS

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N): > 75 dB (DIN B)

• Tracking Force: Adjustable (recommended around 1.25–1.75 g)

• Pitch Control: ±6% (with quartz lock option)

• Operation: Fully automatic start, play, and return; manual controls also available

• Platter: Die-cast aluminum

• Chassis: Plastic composite with internal damping

• Connections: RCA cables with separate ground wire

• Dust Cover: Hinged acrylic cover included

• Dimensions: Approx. 430 mm (W) × 100 mm (H) × 360 mm (D)

• Weight: Around 5.5 kg (12 lbs)

Highlights:

• Linear tracking = better stylus alignment and less inner groove distortion.

• Quartz-locked direct drive = extremely stable rotation without belts to replace.

• Fully automatic = easy and safe operation for your records.

Release Period:
The Pioneer PL-L50 was launched around 1981–1982, right during the golden age of Japanese linear tracking innovation.