Pioneer PL-990 Automatic Stereo Turntable

by Pioneer

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 18.1 x 16 inches ; 9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00009QORL
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,348 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #30 in Electronics > Home Audio & Theater > Stereo Components > Turntables

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

2-speed, fully automatic stereo turntable with phono EQ and moving magnet cartridge included

Product Description

This fully automatic stereo turntable features a low-mass straight tone arm, precise DC servo motor and built-in phono equaliser. Simply connect to any auxilliary/line input on our amplifier or mini system.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

129 of 130 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great player at a great price......., June 16, 2006

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LD9000 (Rhode Island, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pioneer PL-990 Automatic Stereo Turntable (Electronics)

When you're comparing turntables on the lower end of the spectrum, such as the Pioneer PL-990, it's very difficult to really find audible fault with these players. One is more apt to find personal faults in the players rather than in the performance, and such is the case here.

I have owned low end Sony, Technics, Audio Technica players in this price range. The Pioneer is the best looking players of all the lower end models. It features speed control, arm control, 45 play capability, fully automatic, just about everything you want in a player. I'm surprised the speed control is included in this price.

The sound of the player is nothing short of great, and not having played LPs for awhile made my old LPs come to life instantly.

My personal gripe with the player is that it doesn't allow you to hook into your existing PHONO jacks ( if you have them ) on your receiver. It has a built-in pre-amp and it won't allow you to bypass. I have a PHONO jack, and would have liked the option to choose to by-pass the pre-amp, like the Sony does. Luckily, I had some open jacks and I had sound instantly. The player would have received a 5-star rating if it weren't for this small inconvenience.

Other than that minor gripe, this is one snazzy looking player, and at this price, it will be hard to beat. The classy look of this player, plus all of the features will make a great addition to your existing system.

49 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars *The* model to buy for those on a budget., September 16, 2006

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J. RUDE "j-star-r" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pioneer PL-990 Automatic Stereo Turntable (Electronics)

Excellent performance and functionality! Set-up is quick and easy and the pre-amp sounds great. Even handles record scuffage better than other turntables at this price. I went through two exchanges at a retailer on a low-end Sony turntable before I ordered this Pioneer unit through Amazon, and I highly recommend this turntable.

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, February 12, 2007

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Krys Squires (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pioneer PL-990 Automatic Stereo Turntable (Electronics)

I'm REALLY pleased with this turntable - I love that it is fully automatic.

One thing to be aware of is that it has a built-in preamp, so you can't connect it to the phono inputs on your tuner/amp. I had to buy a $30 switch so that my CD and turntable can share the AUX input.

Even with that extra hassle, highly recommended.