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Sony PS-X70 Vintage Direct Drive Turntable for Parts/RepairIMPORTANT: The turntable is in good overall cosmetic condition. The acrylic dust cover has only minimal scratches, and the unit itself has a few small scratches consistent with its age. The turntable does not include a stylus. The unit powers on, but it is being sold as a service/maintenance unit, as it has not been used for many years and should be inspected and serviced before regular use.This unit is being sold strictly for repair or parts, exactly as described and shown in the photographs. We do not know what internal damage or additional issues the unit may have, and we cannot be held responsible for any internal defects or damage that may be discovered during repair. Sold as-is, with no guarantees or warranties, exactly as shown in the photos and described in this listing.The Turntable is located in a Warehouse in Miami FL 33166.ABOUT SHIPPING: Our shipping process works like this: we pay a warehouse who is in charge of making the shipments safely. All orders are processed from Monday to friday. Then we proceed to attach the tracking to the box and photos will be sent to you so you can see the tracking on the box. Subsequently, the Pick-Up request will be made to FedEx. It is important for you to know that this process in which FedEx picks up the box at the warehouse can last from 24 to 120 hours during the working week (from monday to friday). When FedEx picks up the box you will be notified immediately since from that moment your order is on its way to your address.The shipment will be made only through FedEx Ground or FedEx Home.Returns are not accepted. Only sold in the local US market.The box number is 28ASHIPPING USA• FedEx Ground 100$ (It takes around 4 to 7 days to deliver the package)Ask any questions you may have and we will kindly respond
This is a fair ask, leaning a bit ambitious only because condition is unknown. A Sony PS-X70 is a desirable late-’70s quartz-locked, fully automatic direct-drive turntable, and recent used asks/sales tend to cluster roughly around US$300 to US$800 depending on condition and completeness, with clean examples often landing near the middle of that band.
At US$435, this looks like a reasonable buy if it’s complete, fully working, and the automation is smooth. The appeal is the combination of build quality, stable speed, and an excellent Sony arm/plinth package that still has real enthusiast cachet. If it includes the original headshell, dust cover, and shows no speed or cueing issues, it’s easy to justify; if it needs service, that price is only comfortable if the cosmetics are strong and the seller can demonstrate proper operation.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Sony emerged from the ruins of post-World War II Japan, founded on May 7, 1946, by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo K.K. in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district. Starting with radio repairs and Japan's first magnetic tape recorder, the duo secured transistor licensing from Bell Labs, pioneering the TR-55 transistor radio in 1955. Renamed Sony Corporation in 1958—from the Latin "sonus" for sound—the brand symbolized Japan's ascent from cheap imitations to innovative leadership, fueled by Ibuka's engineering prowess and Morita's global marketing vision.
Sony's hi-fi legacy spans headphones, amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark formats like the Compact Disc in 1982 and Blu-ray. Iconic products include the Walkman for portable audio revolution and Trinitron televisions, blending consumer accessibility with cutting-edge tech. Today, offerings like the Signature Series headphones and ES amplifiers target discerning listeners seeking refined soundstaging and dynamic range.
Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Sony commands respect among knowledgeable buyers for blending mass-market reliability with premium performance, outpacing many pure audiophile brands in innovation and value. Far from vintage relic or niche boutique, it dominates with forward-thinking engineering, holding strong market share in headphones and streaming ecosystems.
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