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Sony PS-X555ES Turntable. This one is original. Plexi cover well worn, as shown. Condition unknown. No headshell or cartridge. Units of this type can benefit from being recapped, new belt, etc. Definitely needs a good cleaning and TLC from someone willing. Has been in storage for many years.Please note, and this is important, this piece lived in a studio with a pipe smoker, so it will definitely need to be cleaned and aired out, because it does have a smoky smell. Please do not purchase this item if you are unwilling to deal with this reality.The unit is sold as-is and cannot be returned.We ship one day a week so it might be a few days until you receive a shipping notification.
Are you paying for a scarce flagship, or just a nice old turntable? At US$400, this sits well above the median US$115 and even past the 75th percentile of US$225, so it reads as ambitious unless the deck is exceptionally clean, fully serviced, and complete.
That said, this model has real enthusiast appeal: Sony’s linear-tracking BioTracer tables are prized for smooth tracking, low wear, and the kind of engineering that still feels premium decades later. The upside is strongest if the arm, lid, feet, and original accessories are all present and it’s been recently checked; at this age, a buyer should still verify that the automatic functions and cueing work properly before calling it a keeper.
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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