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Aiwa PX-E80 - Turntable - Good
Why This One
Good condition — clearly used but works as it should
Fully tested — all applicable functions verified working
Fully automatic belt-drive deck with built-in switchable phono preamp.
A practical plug-and-play vinyl solution for casual listeners and first-time turntable owners.
Condition: Good
This Aiwa PX-E80 is a good-condition item. It has passed our 10-point functional test, with 2 item(s) not applicable to this unit. Please review all photos carefully, as they provide an accurate representation of the cosmetic condition of the product.
What's Included
Aiwa PX-E80
No additional accessories included
About This Model
The Aiwa PX-E80 is a fully automatic belt-drive turntable powered by a DC servo motor, supporting both 33-1/3 and 45 rpm playback. It features an offset tonearm fitted with an AT-3600LA VM-type cartridge assembly, and includes a built-in phono preamp with a switchable output — 200 mV for line-level connections or 2.5 mV for phono inputs — making it compatible with a wide range of receivers and amplifiers. Auto Lead In and Auto Return functions handle the stylus automatically at the start and end of a record. Wow and flutter is rated at 0.25% WRMS. A compact and lightweight unit at 2.6 kg, it sits in the entry-level segment and benefits from being placed on a solid, stable surface for best performance.
A great opportunity to own a Aiwa PX-E80 at this price point.
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# Aiwa
Aiwa was founded in 1951 in Tokyo, Japan, initially as AIKO Denki Sangyo Co., Ltd., a microphone manufacturer before adopting its now-familiar name in 1959. The brand's name derives from Japanese characters meaning "circle of love," reflecting its mission to deliver quality audio to everyday consumers. Under founder Mitsuo Ikejiri's leadership, Aiwa established itself as a genuine engineering innovator, introducing Japan's first cassette tape recorder in 1964 and expanding aggressively into international markets throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Sony acquired a majority stake in 1969, though Aiwa maintained operational independence and public trading status until 2002.
Aiwa built its reputation primarily through cassette decks, tape recorders, and portable audio systems, later expanding into home stereo components, speakers, and headphone stereos. The brand became known for combining professional-grade acoustic engineering with accessible pricing—a positioning that earned consistent praise from audio publications and made Aiwa one of the most recognized consumer electronics names globally by the early 1990s. The company also licensed BBE signal-processing technology for select home audio products beginning around 1989.
The original Aiwa's trajectory declined in the late 1990s. Sony's 2002 acquisition and subsequent rebranding as a youth-focused, PC-centric electronics line proved unsuccessful, leading to discontinuation by 2008. Today's Aiwa represents a fragmented revival: Towada Audio Holdings, a former Sony manufacturing partner, relaunched the brand independently in Japan in 2017. Current Aiwa products span audio, small appliances, and home electronics, though they lack direct connection to the original company's engineering legacy. For vintage enthusiasts, original Aiwa components remain respected collectibles; contemporary offerings occupy the accessible consumer segment.
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