Just got one of these on ebay - damn cheap.

http://www.vinylengine.com/library/pioneer/pl-71.shtml link to brochure.

Sad but I remember this beast early 70's. I lusted after one then but couldn't afford it, made do with a PL12AC (much better built than the PL12D). Top of the range of Pioneer t/t, considered by many the best technical expression of the DD until the 1980's Trio LC07D.

Beautifull construction and nearly twice as heavy as the Technics - steel base with real walnut top.

So now I have a 1210 and collecting this beast next week, though the 1210 is out on loan, so which one gets the work done on it is up for votes. But for looks this Pioneer is so beautifull and is built like a tank and beats the 1210 on that basis.