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For sale is a Mitsubishi LT-30 linear tracking turntable. The unit operates as it should, tracks and plays well. The sound is good. All return and repeat functions operate properly. There is an headshell, but no stylus. A replacement is readily available and inexpensive. Only one lamp, on the 33 rpm indicator, is out. This does not affect the performance. There is no dust cover. The glaring deficiency is where a previous owner (not me!) decided the turntable was too wide and took a saw to the base. Badly. This does not, however, affect the unit‘s performance or stability at all. All in all, it’s a nifty, rare piece of kit that looks GREAT from a certain angle. And performs well. If I needed it, I’d use it in a heartbeat.
At US$300, this sits at the low end of the recent used market for an LT-30, where working examples have been seen around US$300 and stronger listings often climb into the US$500-plus zone; compared with a new entry-level deck, this is the kind of vintage buy that can actually make sense. If it’s complete and functioning, the asking price reads fair to good rather than ambitious.
The LT-30 is a respected linear-tracking Mitsubishi: quiet, fully automatic, and appealing for easy record handling with good cartridge support when properly sorted. The real upside is value if the package is original and intact—dust cover, headshell, stylus gauge, and a healthy arm mechanism matter a lot more here than cosmetics. At this price, only pause if it’s missing key parts or shows transport/automation issues.
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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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