Mitsubishi - MC-8000 Turntable
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Mitsubishi MC-8000 Music Centre – All-in-One Hi-Fi System with Linear Tracking Turntable
The Mitsubishi MC-8000 is a high-end integrated music centre from the early 1980s, combining four components in one elegantly designed unit: a FM/MW/LW stereo tuner, a cassette deck, a stereo amplifier, and — most notably — an Electronic Logic Controlled Linear Tracking Fully Automatic turntable. Linear tracking was a premium technology reserved for top-tier systems of the era, ensuring the stylus follows the record groove at a perfectly constant angle for minimal distortion.
Turntable
Electronic logic controlled linear tracking arm — fully automatic operation
33 and 45 RPM
Transparent hinged dust cover (intact)
Turntable Control panel: 33/45 RPM selector, Repeat, Start, Lift/Cue, Stop
Cassette Deck
Soft Touch Operation System
Metal tape compatibility (Metal / Special / Normal tape select)
Dolby Noise Reduction (In/Out switchable)
MPSS — Music Programme Search System (Mitsubishi's automatic track-finding)
Illuminated left/right VU meters
Digital tape counter with reset
Recording Level control, Mixing control, front-panel Mic input
Rec Mute function
Tuner
FM / MW / LW reception
FM Stereo indicator
6 FM presets (accessible from front panel and side-mounted buttons)
Mono / Auto FM mode switch
Analog frequency dial with FM, MW and LW scales
Large tuning knob with analogue frequency meter
Amplifier / Controls
Input selector: Tape / Phono / Tuner (AUX)
Volume, Balance, Bass, Treble controls
Mic input with mixing capability
Headphone output (front panel)
Connectivity (rear)
Speaker A and Speaker B outputs (left/right)
FM aerial input (75Ω)
AM aerial inputs (300Ω / 75Ω)
Line Out
AUX In / AUX Tuner inputs
The unit carries a German FTZ approval number (1176/221), confirming it was sold on the Western European market. Overall cosmetic condition is very good for its age — the brushed aluminium fascia, turntable platter, and dust cover are all well-preserved. The system powers on and operates fully.
A rare, complete, and working example of Mitsubishi's flagship music centre concept from the golden age of Japanese hi-fi.
Mitsubishi MC-8000 Music Centre – All-in-One Hi-Fi System with Linear Tracking Turntable
The Mitsubishi MC-8000 is a high-end integrated music centre from the early 1980s, combining four components in one elegantly designed unit: a FM/MW/LW stereo tuner, a cassette deck, a stereo amplifier, and — most notably — an Electronic Logic Controlled Linear Tracking Fully Automatic turntable. Linear tracking was a premium technology reserved for top-tier systems of the era, ensuring the stylus follows the record groove at a perfectly constant angle for minimal distortion.
Turntable
Electronic logic controlled linear tracking arm — fully automatic operation
33 and 45 RPM
Transparent hinged dust cover (intact)
Turntable Control panel: 33/45 RPM selector, Repeat, Start, Lift/Cue, Stop
Cassette Deck
Soft Touch Operation System
Metal tape compatibility (Metal / Special / Normal tape select)
Dolby Noise Reduction (In/Out switchable)
MPSS — Music Programme Search System (Mitsubishi's automatic track-finding)
Illuminated left/right VU meters
Digital tape counter with reset
Recording Level control, Mixing control, front-panel Mic input
Rec Mute function
Tuner
FM / MW / LW reception
FM Stereo indicator
6 FM presets (accessible from front panel and side-mounted buttons)
Mono / Auto FM mode switch
Analog frequency dial with FM, MW and LW scales
Large tuning knob with analogue frequency meter
Amplifier / Controls
Input selector: Tape / Phono / Tuner (AUX)
Volume, Balance, Bass, Treble controls
Mic input with mixing capability
Headphone output (front panel)
Connectivity (rear)
Speaker A and Speaker B outputs (left/right)
FM aerial input (75Ω)
AM aerial inputs (300Ω / 75Ω)
Line Out
AUX In / AUX Tuner inputs
The unit carries a German FTZ approval number (1176/221), confirming it was sold on the Western European market. Overall cosmetic condition is very good for its age — the brushed aluminium fascia, turntable platter, and dust cover are all well-preserved. The system powers on and operates fully.
A rare, complete, and working example of Mitsubishi's flagship music centre concept from the golden age of Japanese hi-fi.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Mitsubishi
Model
MC-8000
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Good
Number of objects
1
Includes
No extra's
Year of manufacturing
1980
Weight
18.5 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Height
460 mm
Width
587 mm
Depth
245 mm
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