Is this vinyl player good?

Spiritual_Chaos · June 2019

So the ON-OFF stick is broken off, so my dad gave it to me.

Is it a common/good player (Pioneer PL-510)? Worth trying to find a new "stick"..? (Is that even possible?) I also think the arm doesn't go back automatically at the end of playing a side. Should I just buy a brand new vinyl player instead?

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hrd2imgn · June 2019

Though I don't know about your model's quality specifically, many turntables do not have a tone arm that automatically goes back at the end of a disc. Though many have the lever to raise the tone arm up and down, it is hardly a necesity, just be gentle lifting and dropping the needle. If it sounds good save the money and keep it!

willbarclay · June 2019

I personally like the automatic players where the arm comes back after the side is over. I don’t always want to get up right away so it’s nice.
i can’t comment on that player myself.

HesCalledDyer · June 2019

The PL-510 is a manual turntable so it is not designed to return the arm after the runout.

I think this may be the part you need, but don't quote me on it: https://organdonorparts.com/Pioneer-PL-510A-Turntable-Cueing-Post-Spring-P137-24.htm

Spiritual_Chaos · June 2019

HesCalledDyer said:

The PL-510 is a manual turntable so it is not designed to return the arm after the runout.

I think this may be the part you need, but don't quote me on it: https://organdonorparts.com/Pioneer-PL-510A-Turntable-Cueing-Post-Spring-P137-24.htm

Oh my little sweet bunny of a man, that must be it!!

Spiritual_Chaos · June 2019

Maybe it was the arm going up, and not going back my dad meant.

PJ_Soul · June 2019

I personally can't stand a turntable that isn't automatic (i.e. the arm doesn't lift and return after the end of a record). It drives me crazy to have the record just spinning and spinning and the needle wearing away if I don't lift it off. You can't fall asleep to a record that way. It is so strange to me that most TTs aren't auto. But that is an annoying fact (with very weak justifications), so good ones are harder to find. But they do exist, and I think it's worth it to seek one out (if you're buying new, I would recommend the Denon DP300F, since it's the one I have and i'm very pleased with it (with an upgraded cartridge, which is necessary). Plus, the model is some years old now, so they are going for cheaper than they were before.

PJ_Soul · June 2019

Spiritual_Chaos said:

Maybe it was the arm going up, and not going back my dad meant.

A non-automatic doesn't normally lift either as far as I know.

Spiritual_Chaos · June 2019

PJ_Soul said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

Maybe it was the arm going up, and not going back my dad meant.

A non-automatic doesn't normally lift either as far as I know.

ARE YOU CALLING MY DAD A LIAR? :P

Spiritual_Chaos · June 2019

PJ_Soul said:

I personally can't stand a turntable that isn't automatic (i.e. the arm lifts and returns after the end of a record). It drives me crazy to have the record just spinning and spinning and the needle wearing away if I don't lift it off. You can't fall asleep to a record that way. It is so strange to me that most TTs aren't auto. But that is an annoying fact (with very weak justifications), so good ones are harder to find. But they do exist, and I think it's worth it to seek one out (if you're buying new, I would recommend the Denon DP300F, since it's the one I have and i'm very pleased with it (with an upgraded cartridge, which is necessary). Plus, the model is some years old now, so they are going for cheaper than they were before.

Hmm. Will check it out... will have to buy a DAC (?) too.. because my reciever can't take analouge

Spiritual_Chaos · June 2019

I like the U-turn. But I don't know how good it is. And it can be bought in Sweden.

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PJ_Soul · June 2019

I've heard pretty good reviews for the U-Turn - for the low price it has very good quality sound, so I've read. It's also rather attractive, and comes in various colours. It's not an automatic, and it is a very basic TT, but it does the job. I personally would feel a little hesitant because of that unusual external belt drive that is has. I feel like I'd manage to fuck it up somehow, lol. But it is kinda cool looking.

Aside from not being automatic, it has another downside: the dust cover isn't on hinges. You have to lift the whole thing off apparently. That would be a deal breaker for me (well, the fact that it's not automatic would already be a deal breaker, but still).

This is a nice budget TT. If you can afford a better one, get a better one. There is the U-Turn Orbit Special that I've heard very good reviews of - it like the higher quality version of the basic U-Turn. But of course that means it's more expensive. There is also a middle of the road version, the U-Turn orbit plus.

willbarclay · June 2019

^^^
i personally really wanted to grab a house of Marley table but the fact it’s not automatic turned me off. Absolutely beautiful design but has some faults like most of the ones under $250

Spiritual_Chaos · June 2019

HesCalledDyer said:

The PL-510 is a manual turntable so it is not designed to return the arm after the runout.

I think this may be the part you need, but don't quote me on it: https://organdonorparts.com/Pioneer-PL-510A-Turntable-Cueing-Post-Spring-P137-24.htm

This place won't send as "gift" to Sweden so I worry about custom charges.

Anyone in here that would be willing to buy this for me and then just send it to me in a plain envelope? Can pay in a PJ Gift Card, or through paypal or whatever.

If someone would be kind enough...

willbarclay · June 2019

Really? Customs charges on $16.00
thats horrifying

Spiritual_Chaos · June 2019

willbarclay said:

Really? Customs charges on $16.00
thats horrifying

It used to be a "defacto" rule of letting everything under 25 dollars pass.Which was great when I collected DVDs back in the day.

Then everyone in Sweden started using an app to order a million things cheap from China. And it put such a burden on the postoffice that they changed their policy and started stopping every package (Coming from outside of the EU).

Spiritual_Chaos · June 2019

No one can help me out?

PJ_Soul · June 2019

Spiritual_Chaos said:

No one can help me out?

I would, but it makes no sense for a Canadian to do it, if saving money is your goal. The Canada-U.S. exchange rate stinks right now, and then the extra shipping costs to get it to Canada from the U.S ..... I hope some nice American helps you out! But if not... just how much would the customs fee be on a $16 item???

Spiritual_Chaos · June 2019

PJ_Soul said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

No one can help me out?

I would, but it makes no sense for a Canadian to do it, if saving money is your goal. The Canada-U.S. exchange rate stinks right now, and then the extra shipping costs to get it to Canada from the U.S ..... I hope some nice American helps you out! But if not... just how much would the customs fee be on a $16 item???

I think it would be:

Order total with shipping: $30

A flat fee of like $8 just to handle the package
A 7% customs charge =
25% in VAT

= $17,5 extra.

Total = $47,5

Someone from the US buying it, the shipping cost less to begin with and shipping here would be less.

So if someone would help me that would be great... Begging on my bare knees.

dudeman · June 2019

Compared to new turntables currently on the market, that Pioneer is very competitive in operation and performance. You would be looking at the $1000.00 price range to find a significantly better performing unit.

Even with shipping and customs fees, it would be worthwhile to repair.

PJ_Soul · June 2019

Spiritual_Chaos said:

PJ_Soul said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

No one can help me out?

I would, but it makes no sense for a Canadian to do it, if saving money is your goal. The Canada-U.S. exchange rate stinks right now, and then the extra shipping costs to get it to Canada from the U.S ..... I hope some nice American helps you out! But if not... just how much would the customs fee be on a $16 item???

I think it would be:

Order total with shipping: $30

A flat fee of like $8 just to handle the package
A 7% customs charge =
25% in VAT

= $17,5 extra.

Total = $47,5

Someone from the US buying it, the shipping cost less to begin with and shipping here would be less.

So if someone would help me that would be great... Begging on my bare knees.

That is insane!!! What is up with the Swedish government making the fees so steep?? Do the citizen support this? I get customs fees in general - they exist for obvious reasons - but for them to be so high on such low value items seems almost punitive.

Spiritual_Chaos · June 2019

PJ_Soul said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

PJ_Soul said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

No one can help me out?

I would, but it makes no sense for a Canadian to do it, if saving money is your goal. The Canada-U.S. exchange rate stinks right now, and then the extra shipping costs to get it to Canada from the U.S ..... I hope some nice American helps you out! But if not... just how much would the customs fee be on a $16 item???

I think it would be:

Order total with shipping: $30

A flat fee of like $8 just to handle the package
A 7% customs charge =
25% in VAT

= $17,5 extra.

Total = $47,5

Someone from the US buying it, the shipping cost less to begin with and shipping here would be less.

So if someone would help me that would be great... Begging on my bare knees.

That is insane!!! What is up with the Swedish government making the fees so steep?? Do the citizen support this? I get customs fees in general - they exist for obvious reasons - but for them to be so high on such low value items seems almost punitive.

My answer a few posts up:

It used to be a "defacto" rule of letting everything under 25 dollars pass. Which was great when I collected DVDs back in the day.

Then everyone in Sweden started using an app to order a million things cheap from China. And it put such a burden on the postoffice that they changed their policy and started stopping every package (Coming from outside of the EU).

PJ_Soul · June 2019

Spiritual_Chaos said:

PJ_Soul said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

PJ_Soul said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

No one can help me out?

I would, but it makes no sense for a Canadian to do it, if saving money is your goal. The Canada-U.S. exchange rate stinks right now, and then the extra shipping costs to get it to Canada from the U.S ..... I hope some nice American helps you out! But if not... just how much would the customs fee be on a $16 item???

I think it would be:

Order total with shipping: $30

A flat fee of like $8 just to handle the package
A 7% customs charge =
25% in VAT

= $17,5 extra.

Total = $47,5

Someone from the US buying it, the shipping cost less to begin with and shipping here would be less.

So if someone would help me that would be great... Begging on my bare knees.

That is insane!!! What is up with the Swedish government making the fees so steep?? Do the citizen support this? I get customs fees in general - they exist for obvious reasons - but for them to be so high on such low value items seems almost punitive.

My answer a few posts up:

It used to be a "defacto" rule of letting everything under 25 dollars pass. Which was great when I collected DVDs back in the day.

Then everyone in Sweden started using an app to order a million things cheap from China. And it put such a burden on the postoffice that they changed their policy and started stopping every package (Coming from outside of the EU).

Yeah, I already read that before when you posted it the first time, but the sheer amount of the fees on small dollar amounts is outrageous even with this explanation. I can't imagine Swedes are cool with it... You definitely don't seem to be.

Spiritual_Chaos · June 2019

PJ_Soul said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

PJ_Soul said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

PJ_Soul said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

No one can help me out?

I would, but it makes no sense for a Canadian to do it, if saving money is your goal. The Canada-U.S. exchange rate stinks right now, and then the extra shipping costs to get it to Canada from the U.S ..... I hope some nice American helps you out! But if not... just how much would the customs fee be on a $16 item???

I think it would be:

Order total with shipping: $30

A flat fee of like $8 just to handle the package
A 7% customs charge =
25% in VAT

= $17,5 extra.

Total = $47,5

Someone from the US buying it, the shipping cost less to begin with and shipping here would be less.

So if someone would help me that would be great... Begging on my bare knees.

That is insane!!! What is up with the Swedish government making the fees so steep?? Do the citizen support this? I get customs fees in general - they exist for obvious reasons - but for them to be so high on such low value items seems almost punitive.

My answer a few posts up:

It used to be a "defacto" rule of letting everything under 25 dollars pass. Which was great when I collected DVDs back in the day.

Then everyone in Sweden started using an app to order a million things cheap from China. And it put such a burden on the postoffice that they changed their policy and started stopping every package (Coming from outside of the EU).

Yeah, I already read that before when you posted it the first time, but the sheer amount of the fees on small dollar amounts is outrageous even with this explanation. I can't imagine Swedes are cool with it... You definitely don't seem to be.

I don't have a problem per se paying (the difference up to) swedish VAT etc.

I do not like the handling fee, which kills smaller orders. Like this.

It is what it is. Harder buying from the US. Buying from within the EU is how I have to try to do it nowadays.

Or have people write it as "gift" instead of the packages value. Works from ebay often. But not in this case.

Spiritual_Chaos · June 2019

Okey, one last chance if someone can find it in their heart to help me out.

Black,red,yellow · June 2019

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pioneer-Turntable-Model-PL-510-PL-510A-Elevation-Arm-Assembly-Part-PXA-598/202671887453?hash=item2f302f945d:g:~3UAAOSw4Bhc0GYo
Is this what you are looking for?

Meltdown99 · June 2019

Spiritual_Chaos said:

PJ_Soul said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

PJ_Soul said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

No one can help me out?

I would, but it makes no sense for a Canadian to do it, if saving money is your goal. The Canada-U.S. exchange rate stinks right now, and then the extra shipping costs to get it to Canada from the U.S ..... I hope some nice American helps you out! But if not... just how much would the customs fee be on a $16 item???

I think it would be:

Order total with shipping: $30

A flat fee of like $8 just to handle the package
A 7% customs charge =
25% in VAT

= $17,5 extra.

Total = $47,5

Someone from the US buying it, the shipping cost less to begin with and shipping here would be less.

So if someone would help me that would be great... Begging on my bare knees.

That is insane!!! What is up with the Swedish government making the fees so steep?? Do the citizen support this? I get customs fees in general - they exist for obvious reasons - but for them to be so high on such low value items seems almost punitive.

My answer a few posts up:

It used to be a "defacto" rule of letting everything under 25 dollars pass. Which was great when I collected DVDs back in the day.

Then everyone in Sweden started using an app to order a million things cheap from China. And it put such a burden on the postoffice that they changed their policy and started stopping every package (Coming from outside of the EU).

Maybe that's how they help pay for their social programs...because from what I have read about Sweden, they rock when it comes to taking care of their citizens...something we need to do.

Meltdown99 · June 2019

Spiritual_Chaos said:

Okey, one last chance if someone can find it in their heart to help me out.

it is 11 to ship to Canada. I doubt they would charge duty. But as PJ said the exchange rate is shit and might get worse, LOL.

Black,red,yellow · June 2019

Another solution to the auto tone arm lifter this is available but not cheap https://eu.audio-technica.com/AT6006R

Meltdown99 · June 2019

PJ_Soul said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

PJ_Soul said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

No one can help me out?

I would, but it makes no sense for a Canadian to do it, if saving money is your goal. The Canada-U.S. exchange rate stinks right now, and then the extra shipping costs to get it to Canada from the U.S ..... I hope some nice American helps you out! But if not... just how much would the customs fee be on a $16 item???

I think it would be:

Order total with shipping: $30

A flat fee of like $8 just to handle the package
A 7% customs charge =
25% in VAT

= $17,5 extra.

Total = $47,5

Someone from the US buying it, the shipping cost less to begin with and shipping here would be less.

So if someone would help me that would be great... Begging on my bare knees.

That is insane!!! What is up with the Swedish government making the fees so steep?? Do the citizen support this? I get customs fees in general - they exist for obvious reasons - but for them to be so high on such low value items seems almost punitive.

It's not just Sweden. I tried to get a Raptors cap out of the US ... 29$ hat comes with13$ in duties...government are criminal...

Is this vinyl player good?

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