Pioneer PL-740 Quartz-Direct Drive Fully Automatic Turntable (1983)
The Pioneer PL-740 is a quartz-locked direct drive turntable, designed for precision playback and ease of use. As a fully automatic deck, it handles cueing, start, and return at the push of a button, while its quartz-controlled direct drive motor ensures highly stable speed accuracy. This model was originally equipped with the Pioneer PC-41MC moving coil cartridge, fitted with a 0.3 × 0.7 mil elliptical diamond stylus. The MC design offers excellent tracking, extended frequency response, and smooth, detailed sound reproduction—making the PL-740 a strong performer among 1980s audiophile turntables. The removable headshell also allows for future cartridge upgrades or replacements.
CONDITION
SPENCERTIFIED- Fully certified by Spencer
Refurbished and SPENCERTIFIED
This unit has been fully tested and confirmed to be in proper working order. Speeds lock accurately at 33 and 45 RPM, automatic functions engage smoothly, and the included MC cartridge with stylus produces strong, clean output.
Cosmetic Condition: Very Good.
Functional Condition: Works Like New.
WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
- Pioneer PL-740 Quartz-Direct Drive Fully Automatic Turntable (1983)
- Dust Cover
- Audio Cables
Other information about the Pioneer PL-740
- Drive system: direct drive
- Motor: Quartz PLL hall type
- Platter: 304mm aluminium alloy die-cast
- Speeds: 33 and 45rpm
- Wow and flutter: 0.025% wrms
- Signal to noise ratio: 78dB
- Tonearm: static balance type, straight pipe arm
- Effective length: 221mm
- Overhang: 15.5mmm
- Usable cartridge weight range: 3 to 8g
- Standard cartridge: PC-5MC moving coil type
- Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 60 kHz (with original cartridge)
- Channel Separation: 25 dB @ 1 kHz
- Tracking Force: 1.25 – 1.75 g
Dimensions
- Size: 16.5" (W) × 5.5" (H) × 14.5" (D)
- Weight: 18 lbs
MANUFACTURER
- MFD: 1983
- Made in Japan
