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Hitachi PS-38 Plattenspieler
ER läuft , aber am Ende wird der Arm nicht automatisch zurück geführt und der Motor schaltet NICHT ab !
Da privat Verkauf keine Garantie/ Umtausch !!
The PS-38 is a solid mid-1970s direct-drive manual deck with a decent following, and €65 for_parts is well below what complete working examples usually trade for, which makes it a bargain if the cabinet, platter, motor, and tonearm are actually present and usable. Recent asking prices for intact units have sat around the mid-€400s, so this is not a fair-price complete-player buy; it’s a parts-lot price.
What makes it worth a look is the PS-38’s straightforward, serviceable design and the fact that these Hitachi/Lo-D decks were built to be competent everyday spinners rather than disposable entry-level gear. The upside here is mainly as a donor or restoration base: if the arm, drive system, and headshell are included, a clean, original machine can be very satisfying, but for a parts listing the key check is whether the missing bits are the expensive or hard-to-source ones.
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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