Hitachi - PS-38 - High-end - Record player

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Hitachi PS-38 High-end, manufactured in 1977, is a direct-drive turntable with two speeds (33 and 45 RPM), weighing 9 kg, in very good physical condition and fully tested and operational.

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Hitachi PS-38 is one of the most advanced turntables in this brand's lineup. Equipped with an S-shaped tonearm, adjustable counterweight, and an anti-skating function. Manual operation with separate tonearm lift. Speeds 33 and 45 RPM are precisely regulated using the pitch control. The heavy platter contributes to stable rotation and good damping.

The precise Hitachi PS-38 turntable with direct drive has been designed to meet higher performance standards for audiophiles who want to enjoy excellent sound reproduction. Features include oil damping, anti-skating system, counterweight with direct readout of tracking force, a stroboscope, and a neon lamp.

Turntable tested, 100% operational. Grounding cable included.

Original cartridge: Hitachi.

Specification:

Type: 2-speed direct-drive system
Platter: 305 mm, 1.6 kg, die-cast aluminum alloy
Motor: brushless DC direct-drive motor
Speeds: 33 and 45 rpm
Pitch range: ±3%
Speed change system: electronic
Signal-to-noise ratio: 60 dB
Vibration damping: 0.04% WRMS
Tonearm: tubular, statically balanced
Headshell: plug-in
Overall length: 301 mm
Effective length: 220 mm
Overhang: 15 mm
Cartridge weight: 4–10 g
Dimensions: 476 x 368 x 159 mm
Weight: 7.5 kg

Hitachi PS-38 is one of the most advanced turntables in this brand's lineup. Equipped with an S-shaped tonearm, adjustable counterweight, and an anti-skating function. Manual operation with separate tonearm lift. Speeds 33 and 45 RPM are precisely regulated using the pitch control. The heavy platter contributes to stable rotation and good damping.

The precise Hitachi PS-38 turntable with direct drive has been designed to meet higher performance standards for audiophiles who want to enjoy excellent sound reproduction. Features include oil damping, anti-skating system, counterweight with direct readout of tracking force, a stroboscope, and a neon lamp.

Turntable tested, 100% operational. Grounding cable included.

Original cartridge: Hitachi.

Specification:

Type: 2-speed direct-drive system
Platter: 305 mm, 1.6 kg, die-cast aluminum alloy
Motor: brushless DC direct-drive motor
Speeds: 33 and 45 rpm
Pitch range: ±3%
Speed change system: electronic
Signal-to-noise ratio: 60 dB
Vibration damping: 0.04% WRMS
Tonearm: tubular, statically balanced
Headshell: plug-in
Overall length: 301 mm
Effective length: 220 mm
Overhang: 15 mm
Cartridge weight: 4–10 g
Dimensions: 476 x 368 x 159 mm
Weight: 7.5 kg

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Hitachi
Model
PS-38 - High-end -
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Very good
Number of objects
1
Includes
Power cord
Year of manufacture
1977
Weight
9 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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