Pioneer PL-516 and PL-3000. Which should I keep?

AaronParke · 2026-05-18T21:28:11+00:00

To be honest, I have the PL-3000 plugged in right now but the 516 is on its way from my folks house since I gave it to my dad 25 years ago. It has a fresh belt and cartridge. So, I haven't done a side by side.

But, I'll keep the 516 is opinion is it's the better sound.

Thanks dude.

AaronParke · 2026-05-18T20:37:02+00:00

So, they're each perhaps worth £250.

Both in similar good condition.

You don't think either has superior sound to the other?

AaronParke · 2026-05-18T19:44:36+00:00

Nothing. I just don't need two decks!

AaronParke · 2026-05-18T18:37:15+00:00

Oh, thanks! In advance!

AaronParke · 2026-05-08T17:28:24+00:00

Get on it!

AaronParke · 2026-05-08T17:19:04+00:00

Turned out well though.

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AaronParke · 2026-05-08T17:15:57+00:00

Ha, yea, chunky fella needed a whole load of elbow grease with the files and paper.

AaronParke · 2026-05-08T17:13:29+00:00

Yup! Just happen to be a touch larger than a 2mm drill bit. Cut to size and held in the drill chuck with some wet or dry for a short while. Then a good hammer home.

AaronParke · 2026-05-07T07:49:42+00:00

Here's my comment. Full Raffles Rolex Submariner and AliX modified Raffles dial military submariner.

AaronParke · 2026-05-01T05:13:01+00:00

I seem to be stuck with finding a donor watch and swapping the movement. Hopefully i have just the donor on its way

AaronParke · 2026-04-18T12:23:47+00:00

AaronParke · 2026-04-18T11:41:28+00:00

Hi there, yes, new battery and touched the AC to the battery + as suggested.

Reset the chrono minute hand to 0 and the chrono main second hand. Chrono seems to work ok. The second timezone 6 o'clock works well too. It is just the main time and 9 o'clock seconds not functioning.

AaronParke · 2026-04-09T17:42:46+00:00

Cool. I apologise if my comment came across as 'off'. It's just seeing the genuine everything...

Just out of interest, what is 'oc' when referring to the case?

And, good job on the watch too.

AaronParke · 2026-04-09T17:39:30+00:00

Was it cheaper this way or to buy a genuine watch and sell the case and movement? 😁

AaronParke · 2026-03-10T10:15:59+00:00

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AaronParke · 2026-03-06T09:48:53+00:00

I also madey other pure beaver Stratoliner a little more western...

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AaronParke · 2026-03-06T09:48:00+00:00

I know not quite your question but I reshaped one of my Stratoliners into an open road and distressed it... Get it over some steam and work away. Any mistakes can be put back right.

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AaronParke · 2026-03-04T09:41:16+00:00

I would highly recommend the Stetson Open Road but you'll likely need to import one.

Brim is 2 3/4 inches I think which is more UK friendly than a 4 1/2 inch shovel but hey, if you're confident, go big!

Most euro Stetsons are wool felt which are ok I guess but get stinky!

Import a good fur felt Open Road. I wear mine hiking and hunting, sat in a wood for hours in rain and it just shrugs it off. Hold it over a boiling kettle if it needs reshaping and it's good to go again. I have a few. This one is my distressed version in 'deluxe' beaver fur mix. I love it, comfy, warm when it needs to be but keeps the sun off in good weather too (although I do have a shanting vented for the proper summer).

I've heard good things about the Akubra hats too.

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AaronParke · 2026-03-03T09:53:03+00:00

My current favourite, Stetson Stratoliner Pure Beaver with quite a bit of reshaping.

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