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Nya remmar. Smorda hastighetspotentiometrar. Skruvarna som håller huven och 45-adaptern är ej original (3D utskrifter). Sitter en Shure M75 monterad. Fungerar bra. Se bilder för skick.

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

Compared with the obvious alternative of spending this money on another well-kept vintage deck, kr 7,500 is a touch above the recent Swedish market center but not out of line. Against your database anchor, it sits above the kr 6,645 median and just over the kr 7,095 75th percentile, so this reads as ambitious rather than a bargain.

The upside is that this is a respected Mitsubishi direct-drive design: if the transport is quiet, speed is stable, and the arm mechanics are healthy, it can be a very satisfying listen and a serious step up from generic belt-drive buys at this level. That said, with condition listed as unknown, I’d want clear confirmation on cueing, auto functions, platter speed, and any missing dust cover or headshell bits before paying at this price.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Electric, the Japanese powerhouse behind the Mitsubishi hi-fi brand, traces its audio heritage to the post-World War II era, with roots in the company's founding in 1921 as part of the broader Mitsubishi conglomerate. The brand's dedicated audio division gained prominence through its Diatone subsidiary, established post-1945 at the Ofuna factory, where engineers pioneered innovative loudspeakers from recycled materials amid Japan's reconstruction. This era marked Mitsubishi's entry into consumer audio, blending industrial precision with a commitment to sonic excellence.

The brand focused on complete hi-fi systems and standalone components, excelling in integrated setups like the 1984 Intelligent Audio System—a visionary ensemble featuring a digitally controlled LT-45P turntable, DP-45P CD player, DT-45P cassette deck, DA-R45P receiver, and SS-62P speakers, all unified by a pioneering infrared System Commander remote. Earlier efforts included Diatone speakers and radios, while the 1980s saw forays into digital audio with ProDigi reel-to-reel recorders and early CD technology, emphasizing turntables, cassette decks, receivers, and full-range loudspeakers over niche categories like headphones or cables.

Today, Mitsubishi occupies a niche vintage-collector space rather than an active high-end market contender. Revered by enthusiasts for its forward-thinking Japanese engineering and robust build—evident in the hefty, interdependent designs—the brand evokes 1980s innovation but remains obscure in modern lineups, appealing primarily to those chasing rare, integrated relics of analog-digital transition.

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