Pioneer PL-516
Two Speed Belt Drive Turntable
Description
The Pioneer PL-516 is a 2-speed, belt-driven turntable with auto-return mechanism.
Other features include an anti-skating control, cueing device, fine speed adjuster, strobe light, insulator feet, plug-in type headshell and a 40mm thick particle board cabinet.
Specifications
Type: auto-return turntable
Drive method: belt drive
Motor: FG servo DC motor
Speeds: 33 and 45rpm
Pitch control: +-2%
Wow and flutter: 0.045% WRMS
Signal to noise ratio: 68dB
Platter: 320mm aluminium alloy die-cast
Tonearm: static balance type, pipe arm (s-shaped)
Effective length: 221mm
Overhang: 15.5mm
Usable cartridge weight: 4 to 10g
Dimensions: 440 x 365 x 140mm
Weight: 7.2kg
Downloads
service manual (en)
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Comments
Pioneer PL-516 NOOB
Submitted on October 29th, 2009 by tdhairewell i just picked up a new for me Pioneer turntable and cant wait to get back into my vinyl
a few questions first i have seen on some places where you are going to need a phono amp for this
seeing i have a new Yamaha RXV receiver that i don't think has the set up needed
I have looked at few but not sure what to get i was thinking tube style because thats what Ive heard sounds the best but Im not sure and a need/cart I want pretty descent one but not one thats going to break the bank wide open Id like to get he most bang for the buck but done mind spending some cash i don't think i quite fall into the audiophile set t i mostly listen to 60 70 hard rock
Zep Stone Clash etc so any and all help would be great thanks
Ohim going to need a new belt also 23.5? i think thats the size
New Cartridge/Tonearm balancing for Pioneer PL-516
Submitted on August 21st, 2009 by marathonmanmikeHappy Friday, folks. Sure hope someone here can help me out.
I gave this model Pioneer turntable to a relative (450 miles away) a few years back and--long story short--it needs a new cartridge. I located a good quality replacement cartridge, shipped it to her and now, need to walk her through--via telephone conversation--replacement and adjustment/balancing the tonearm to the new cartridge.
The original owner's manual is missing in action, and the manual here on the vinyl Engine website for the turntable doesn't seem to cover cartridge replacement and adjustment.
Can anyone refer me to a site where step-by-step procedures may be found? Many thanks!
Mike in NC
New Cartridge/Tonearm balacing for Pioneer PL-516
Submitted on February 1st, 2010 by vonniepatMike
I am new to the site & wonder if you received info. You can download a manual for the Pl-518. Cartridge setup is the same. Questions, get back at wright2595@yahoo.com.
Billy
Adjusting Platter speed
Submitted on June 17th, 2009 by radtekMy brother just got one of the 516 Pioneer turntables and I downloaded the manual but it seems page 7, the instructions for fine adjustment for the platter speed, is not included. Does anyone have this page or know the "how to" for adjusting this with the built in strobe?
Thanks
radtek
speed
Submitted on June 17th, 2009 by JaSHi,
Page 7 is there, but speed adjustment is on page 10 (also there). You basically set the pitch control to zero then adjust the pots on the motor control board for each speed.
Regards,
JaS
thanks got it
Submitted on June 18th, 2009 by radtekthanks got it