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Moin!
Direkt angetriebener Plattenspieler von Hitachi! Funktioniert einwandfrei, bräuchte allerdings ein neues System! Das Gerät kann vor Ort getestet werden! Auf dem Deckel befindet sich ein relativ großer Aufkleber, darunter Kratzer!
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€60 is a good buy for a Hitachi HT-40S in good condition; for a vintage direct-drive deck like this, that sits in the fair-to-strong zone rather than feeling high. With no solid sold-price data in front of me, I’d still call €60 sensible for a working example, and a little better than mere “project” money if speed is stable and the platter/start-stop behavior are clean.
What makes it worthwhile is the appeal of a Japanese direct-drive vintage table with a straightforward, enthusiast-friendly setup and two-speed operation. If it’s complete and truly working, the upside is a dependable daily spinner with classic 1980s build and likely better value than many flimsy modern budget decks. The main things to confirm are stable speed, smooth cueing, and that any needed phono preamp is accounted for in your system.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Hitachi is a Japanese electronics giant founded in 1910 by engineer Namiya Iwafune, who began the company as a small workshop producing electric motors. Over the decades, Hitachi grew into a diversified conglomerate whose industrial and component expertise laid the groundwork for its later entry into consumer audio and video. By the 1970s, the company had established itself as a serious player in the home electronics market, leveraging its engineering heritage to build a reputation for robust, well‑engineered products.
In the hi‑fi and AV space, Hitachi is best known for integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, cassette decks, and later CD players and DVD‑based equipment. The brand also produced televisions, VHS and DVD camcorders, and a small range of portable audio devices such as MP3 players. Its audio components often carried the “Lo‑D” designation, signalling low‑distortion circuitry and a focus on clean, transparent sound. Hitachi’s speakers from the 1970s and 1980s, in particular, are still praised by enthusiasts for their balanced, engaging presentation.
Today, Hitachi is regarded less as a dedicated high‑end marque and more as a respected mid‑tier brand with a strong vintage following. Its classic separates and cassette decks are sought after by collectors and second‑hand buyers who value their build quality and straightforward, musical performance. While Hitachi no longer dominates the hi‑fi mainstream, its legacy remains visible in the continued interest in its older components and in the broader influence of Japanese engineering on modern audio design.
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