Pioneer PL-510A: Full Service

[@markbutcher2734]

I had nooooo idea - I just peeled the film off the platter ring my 510A..........you are the man!!! SUBSCRIBED.....

[@crazydude729]

Same😂

[@bassfloot3807]

I have one of these for over 30 years now. Great turntable

[@hugokramer5729]

That’s a fantastic video. I have one of these bought in 1976 sometime along with Celestion Ditton 44 speakers (both still going strong 48 years later) and a pioneer amp that sadly died some years back. The pitch adjustment is a bit haphazard and this video has inspired me to give the old girl a service. I’ve add oil to the motor and clean the pitch adjusters, I think the rest is a step too far for me. But thanks for a great informative video.

[@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

JIS screwdrivers and metric nut drivers are essential when working on anything Japanese or German or essentially anything of quality. I have switched to neutrol lately. XRAYtonyB says save deoxit for the final squirt into the switch or pot. That table deserves a nice cartridge. Empire or Vintage Shure v15 cartridge.

[@TechCrazy]

JIS here and they are very good.

[@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

​@@TechCrazy question is: what do they taste like?

[@Jammerk40]

I didn't know they made manuals turntables back then most of the time you seen those in radio stations. Well nice work and I would definitely go with a better cartridge.

[@bkatbamna]

Based on this video, I got one. Seems like the arm drops rapidly when you test it at the end. Where does one put the damping fluid?

[@borlibaer]

A Beauty Pioneer 🤭

[@richierich3027]

Just wondered if the oil you put in the motor is now going to dribble out all over the magnet and then all over the circuit board. My personal opinion the motor service should of been done last.

[@dave-874]

Why is my pl-510 spinning unbelievable fast if i turn it on🤔, Barry white and Rammstein are sounding like a chipmunks on steroids.

[@RetroClash95]

I have this turntable and mine often makes a buzzing sound at higher volumes, sound comes out of one speaker only 40% of the time, and has an inconsistent speed at 45 rpm. Any advice what I should do?

[@caferaceragm505]

Do you think this Pioneer PL510 is a good choice for me as first good turntable? I can pick one up for €150

[@TurntableGuy]

It's an excellent turntable.

[@markbutcher2734]

Does the 510a have an adjustment for VTA? I can't find anything on any tonearm adjustment for VTA? Thanks Mark

[@wayneg296]

👍👍😎✌️🤟1982 Harmon Kardon T60 C , anything you can find would be appreciated.

[@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

Wayne - search "audio karma" forum. Tons of information on there. 8 pages on slow T60 alone.

[@benvonwildenhaus2277]

Do you have any videos or advice for the actual speed adjustment process? You paused th video and jumped ahead, but that is definitely the part i still need help with. Rest of th video is beauitful and perfect and thank you so much for explaining and sharing with us

[@hugokramer5729]

I’ll second that - more info on the speed adjustment would be just what I need.

[@RichClements]

I've got the same turntable inherited from my Dad in mint condition. I'm looking to upgrade the cartridge. What do you recommend?

[@TurntableGuy]

Audio Technica AT-VM95 series.

[@robertmijnsbergen5550]

Don’t know what is mounted innyours but I use my Ortofon VMS30 MKII since the early 90ties. Thinking about the new shibata replacement needle.

[@horseradish302]

Everyone complains about the build quality today vs yesteryear. Inflation adjusted, this would have cost the same price new as the Technics SL-1200MK7 (over $1,000) does now. I have no clue if the build quality is comparable, but recognize that consumer electronics were very expensive in the 70s.

[@helifynoe9930]

I was just using my PL-510 today, after finishing the contact cleaning/restoring and re-lubricating all of the 22 Faders in my 1978 Soundcraftsmen PE2217 Preamp - Equalizer. Despite it being 45 years old, the equalizer looks and functions as good as the day I bought it 45 years ago, thanks to Deoxit D5 and plenty of silicon lubricant, and of course cleaning the front panel. Anyhow, the PL-510 is still working perfectly. Not sure what the difference is between the PL-510 and the PL-510A ???

[@TechCrazy]

I wonder if those inner grooves on the rubber mat had a small lip that kept that metal ring intact.You could try a plastic spudger to lift it on the edges and go around the metal ring. Just a guess.

[@Trojan0304]

My old Pioneer 518 will outlast me. Still like my Shure

[@JK-xp7vm]

Is it accurate to assume that 99% of what you are hearing is the cartridge? This is assuming that we're dealing with a decent turntable in good condition.

[@TurntableGuy]

According to companies like Linn, they say the turntable is the most important factor, followed by the arm and then the cartridge. For me, I'd say the cartridge makes the most immediate difference in sound.

[@benmayers4774]

I have this tt, there is one spot the platter won't start turning when tt is switched on. It requires a little push to get it started. My tech guy says there is a dead spot on the motor. Any ideas to remedy this problem please, or am I sol. Thanks!

[@TurntableGuy]

I would start by lubricating the motor, checking/cleaning/replacing the microswitch and checking the power supply.

[@benmayers4774]

Thanks!

[@scottparkin8159]

Hi, I'm about to embark on this turntable and would like to purchase the 3 in one motor oil you use in a lot of your videos, which alas in unavailable in the UK. Could you advise a seller that would ship to the UK? Great videos keep up the good work

[@TurntableGuy]

You can also use sewing machine oil like Singer if 3in1 is not available.

[@scottparkin8159]

@@TurntableGuy thanks very much for your advice, we do have 3 in one in the UK, just not that particular one which seems USA only. Used to work on sewing machines so will try your suggestion, is that the SAE 30 you use in your red tin? Hopefully you do my other pioneer, the PL-530 in the future.

[@TurntableGuy]

@scottparkin8159 Yes, non-detergent SAE 30. Regular 3in1 is not good for bearings. Has to be the blue bottle.