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Porto, Portugal · Est. 2024

Vintage turntables,
fully restored.

Every deck is stripped down, serviced by hand, and rigorously tested — multiple records, all functions — for up to seven days before it leaves the workshop.

Currently available

Available turntables

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Fully Restored
Pioneer XL-A700
Pioneer's flagship direct-drive, quartz-locked automatic — re-veneered in Wenge hardwood, full 40-part recap with Nichicon & WIMA caps, both motors overhauled, gold RCA outputs fitted, converted to 240V. A ground-up restoration.
DriveDirect drive · Quartz PLL
Speeds33⅓ / 45 rpm
OperationFully automatic
CabinetWenge re-veneer
Recap40-part · Nichicon PW / WIMA
CartridgePioneer PC-330 Mk II · new stylus
OutputGold RCA phono plates
Mains240 VAC (converted)
€1,299 + €40 P&P within EU
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Pioneer PL-530
Full electronic rebuild — all caps replaced with Nichicon & Panasonic FC, 7 transistors renewed, dual diodes upgraded. Re-veneered in Wenge, new dust cover, gold RCA phono plate. Ready to play straight out of the box.
DriveDirect drive
Speeds33⅓ / 45 rpm
OperationFully automatic
CabinetWenge re-veneer
RecapFull · Nichicon PW / KL / Panasonic FC
Transistors7 renewed · diodes upgraded
CartridgePioneer PC-330 Mk II · new stylus
OutputGold RCA phono plate
€999 + €40 P&P within EU
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Pioneer PL-530
Complete electronic rebuild — all caps replaced with premium Nichicon & Panasonic FC series, 7 transistors renewed. Re-veneered in Ash hardwood, new dust cover, gold RCA phono plate. Audio-Technica AT95E fitted with new stylus.
DriveDirect drive
Speeds33⅓ / 45 rpm
OperationFully automatic
CabinetAsh re-veneer
RecapFull · Nichicon PW / KL / Panasonic FC
Transistors7 renewed · diodes upgraded
CartridgeAudio-Technica AT95E · new stylus
OutputGold RCA phono plate
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Pioneer PL-A500S
PL-530 variant with a full electronic rebuild — all caps replaced, transistors renewed. Re-veneered in Wenge with Sapele trim, gold RCA phono plate, converted to 240VAC. Audio-Technica AT95E fitted with new stylus.
DriveDirect drive
Speeds33⅓ / 45 rpm
OperationFully automatic
CabinetWenge veneer · Sapele trim
RecapFull · Nichicon / Panasonic FC
CartridgeAudio-Technica AT95E · new stylus
OutputGold RCA phono plate
Mains240 VAC (converted)
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Hand-restored
Every table is carefully disassembled, cleaned, and serviced by hand — no corners cut.
Play-tested
Multiple records, all functions checked — every deck is tested for up to seven days before it ships.
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Customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything — questions, concerns, and follow-ups are always welcome.
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Restoration &
servicing

I specialise exclusively in Pioneer decks — PL-12D, PL-530, PL-550, PL-570, PL-50LII, and related models. Send yours and I'll give it the full treatment: mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic.

Basic Service
€90 – €150
For turntables that run but need professional calibration and cleaning.
  • Mechanical inspection & lubrication
  • Motor clean, oil & speed stability test
  • New belt (if applicable)
  • Switch, pot & pitch control cleaning
  • Tonearm balance, tracking force & anti-skate setup
  • RCA & ground lead cleaning
  • Dust cover & plinth clean and condition
  • Playback test with reference record
Turnaround: approx. 1–2 weeks
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Full Restoration
€200 – €550
For non-working or long-stored decks that need complete mechanical and cosmetic rejuvenation.
  • Everything in Basic Service, plus:
  • Full teardown & deep clean of all assemblies
  • Electronic overhaul — all electrolytic caps replaced
  • New audiophile-grade RCA cables & ground lead
  • Power wiring inspected or replaced
  • Quartz / speed calibration where applicable
  • Dust cover deep polish or replacement
  • Lamp / LED replacement
  • Tonearm cueing & bearing service or rewire
  • Final speed & wow/flutter calibration
Turnaround: 3–6 weeks from receipt (parts lead time included)
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Optional Upgrades
Add-ons
Available on top of either service level.
  • Cartridge upgrade & alignment
  • Custom veneer & / or stain
  • Faceplate lettering revival
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How it works
1
Enquire first — message me with your model so I can confirm compatibility and turnaround.
2
Reserve your slot — a deposit secures your place in the build queue and is credited to the final cost.
3
Send your deck — I'll send packing guidance. Drop-off in Porto also welcome. Postage is at your cost.
4
I confirm scope & cost — once inspected I'll confirm the exact price and timeline with photos throughout.
5
Collection or return — fully insured return shipping within the EU approx. €40, or collect in Porto.
14-day guarantee — if an issue appears within 14 days of return, I'll recheck it free of charge. Every serviced deck leaves calibrated to Pioneer's original specifications.
ReTurntables — Restored by hand
The workshop

Restored with
care & patience

Every turntable I restore starts as a project — found at a market, picked up from a collection, or brought in by someone who loved it once and wants to love it again.

I work from Porto, Portugal. Each deck is stripped down completely, cleaned, recalibrated, and tested before it's listed. Nothing ships until it plays.

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Shipping to EU
30
Day returns
Get in touch

Enquire or
commission a build

Ask about a listed turntable, join the waitlist for upcoming restorations — or commission a custom build to your spec, including your choice of veneer. I reply within 24 hours.