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This Toshiba SR-355 is a real workhorse of a turntable. It's built solid as a rock, and weighs as much (30+ lbs).The turntable is direct drive, not belt driven, and is dual speed (33 1/3 and 45rpm). It also features some good, vibration absorbing feet.It is equipped with a Shure R25XT cartridge and a new Shure 3X stylus. Plays great!The only known issues I could find are that the tone arm does not lower slowly/gently when lowered with the lever as is typically done. There is little resistance, so it's best to go slow or place the needle on the record with a steady hand. This may simply be a need for a refill of resistance fluid (if that's even the proper name for it). I will include a new tube with the table.And the auto-return does not seem to work, so you will have to get up when each side is done to move the tonearm back to the starting position.Cosmetically, there are some bumps and dings to the turntable plinth. Most notably, there was a large crack to the dust cover that was repaired with some yellowing glue probably many years ago. It's holding up just fine, but a little ugly. There are also scratches on the cover.--Please do not make me offers via messages. I cannot respond to them that way. Use the 'Make an Offer' button. And please do not ask me what my lowest price is. I am not going to negotiate against myself. Make an offer instead. Messages asking for my lowest/"best" price will be ignored.Shipping InsuranceCourier companies (UPS, etc.) have changed their rules for what they will and will not insure. The types of items not available for coverage include items deemed ‘used’ and/or ‘fragile’, both of which describe this item.While I am a strong proponent of insuring items, as I have seen the carelessness with which couriers treat parcels, in the case of this item, purchasing insurance will either be denied by the courier, or a waste of money as any claim will be denied, regardless of their culpability.I will take all precautions I can when packing the item, and try to accommodate any particular packing requests, but coverage will not be purchased for the parcel. I want to insure, but for the previously described reason, it's pointless or not possible.“But what if the parcel is lost?”That’s one trick couriers pull. Couriers will not allow insurance to be purchased for used items, but if they lose a parcel, they will only reimburse their $100 minimum because insurance was not purchased. “Should have purchased insurance”, they say.
At US$265, this is more in “buy a known-good vintage table” territory than “grab a basic new entry-level deck,” and it lands above the US$265 75th percentile only by a hair, so the ask is ambitious rather than outrageous. Against the US$166 median and US$110 lower quartile, it’s priced at the top of the recent used market, so value hinges on condition and how complete the package really is.
The upside is straightforward: the SR-355 is a solid direct-drive Toshiba, and “working w/ new stylus” matters because a fresh stylus can save immediate spend and make it a plug-and-play option. If the platter speed is stable, the cueing behaves, and the dust cover and original headshell/counterweight are present, it could be a satisfying daily listener; at this price, though, it should be clean, fully functional, and cosmetically honest.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Toshiba traces its roots to 1875 in Japan, emerging from the innovative legacy of Hisashige Tanaka, the "Thomas Edison of Asia," whose Tanaka Engineering Works laid early groundwork in precision mechanics. The modern company formed in 1939 through the merger of Shibaura Seisakusho—Japan's pioneer in telegraph equipment—and Tokyo Denki, the nation's first incandescent lamp maker. Renamed Toshiba Corporation in 1978, it built a storied heritage in consumer electronics, blending industrial prowess with entertainment tech during Japan's postwar boom.
In hi-fi audio, Toshiba excelled in a broad array of categories, from full-size separates like amplifiers and tuners to turntables such as the high-end SR-510, quadrophonic systems, and top-tier record players. Pioneering innovations included the world's first digital synthesizer tuner (ST-910, 1978), the ADRES noise reduction system, and transistor televisions. Under the premium Aurex sub-brand launched in the late 1970s, it offered elite components detached from mainstream associations, later evolving into compact micro systems and, remarkably, a 2018 revival with high-res cassette players.
Toshiba holds a revered vintage-collector status among hi-fi enthusiasts, embodying the golden age of Japanese audio with technical masterpieces that rivaled Sony and Pioneer. No longer a major player in consumer hi-fi—having shifted to energy and infrastructure by the 2020s—its gear remains prized for build quality, innovation, and that elusive 1970s-80s analog warmth, appealing to savvy buyers hunting rare, high-fidelity treasures.
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