Two Speed Direct Drive Turntable
The Pioneer PL-88F features include auto lead in, auto return, auto cut, repeat, arm elevation, program search play, index play, manual play, manual location, skip, auto disc size selector, deck synchro, record detection and built in anti-skating.
Type: direct drive
Motor: quartz PLL Hall motor
Platter: 280mm aluminium alloy diecast
Speeds: 33 and 45rpm
Wow and flutter: 0.025%
Rumble: 78dB
Tonearm: static-balanced type, straight pipe arm
Effective length: 208mm
Overhang: 20.2mm
Dimensions: 420 x 98 x 335mm
Weight: 10.3kg
Auditioned as a complete unit with the platter both out and retracted, the sound of the PL-88F was undoubtedly the best of Pioneers tested this year. The mid was fairly transparent with clean transients and some stereo depth, and the bass was acceptedly even, if lacking in real detail - £300 HiFi Choice 1984
