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Turntable-first systems. These are the decks in the catalog: the Technics SL-1200MK2 and SL-1700 and the Pioneer PL-518. Pair one with any receiver or integrated amplifier that has a moving-magnet phono input, and budget for a fresh stylus.

3 models in the catalog.

Pioneer PL-518 direct-drive turntable: champagne-silver plinth seen from above with black ribbed platter mat, strobe-dotted platter rim and silver tonearm (representative photo)

Pioneer · Turntable · 1978

Pioneer PL-518

21 lbVinyl-first system

Technics SL-1200MK2 direct-drive turntable: silver-grey plinth seen from above with black rubber mat, strobe-dotted platter rim, silver S-shaped tonearm and pitch slider (representative photo)

Technics · Turntable · 1979

Technics SL-1200MK2

5 lbVinyl-first system

Technics SL-1700 direct-drive turntable: champagne-silver plinth seen from above with black ribbed mat, strobe-dotted platter rim, silver S-shaped tonearm and three front push-buttons (representative photo)

Technics · Turntable · 1976

Technics SL-1700

4 lbVinyl-first system

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