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Up for sale is a classic Sony PS-LX33C direct-drive turntable. Released in the early 1980s, this player combines rock-solid speed accuracy with full automated convenience, making it a reliable and slick addition to any vintage stereo setup.Key Features: Direct-Drive Motor: Driven by Sony’s Linear Torque BSL (Brushless & Slotless) motor with FG Servo control. No belts to replace or stretch—just steady, precise rotation. Fully Automatic Operation: Easy one-touch auto lead-in, auto-return, auto-reject, and repeat modes. Opto-Electronic Size Sensor: Automatically detects 7" or 12" records so you don't have to adjust settings manually. Anti-Resonant Base: Built on Sony’s high-density SBMC (Sony Bulk Molding Compound) cabinet to reduce vibration and feedback. Straight Tonearm: Low-mass, statically balanced tonearm with an adjustable counterweight and tracking force.Specifications: Speeds: 33⅓ RPM and 45 RPM Platter: 12" (30.4 cm) Die-Cast Aluminum Wow & Flutter: 0.04% WRMS Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 75 dB (DIN-B) Cartridge/Stylus: Sony XL-150G / ND-150GCondition & Functional Notes: Functional Condition: Fully tested and operational. Motors hold speed accurately at both 33 and 45 RPM. Tonearm automation (start/return/reject) functions smoothly. Turntable Base & Platter: Platter, tone arm, buttons, and chassis are in solid vintage shape with minor age-appropriate wear. Dust Cover Condition: The original dust cover is in rough aesthetic/physical condition. It features a visible crack across the acrylic and has one broken hinge mount tab on the back. It still rests over the unit to protect the platter from dust, but the cover will not stay propped open on its own due to the broken hinge tab. (Please inspect photos closely for detailed views of the crack and hinge mount).Will be packed with care—platter, counterweight, and headshell secured separately for safe transit.
For an early-1980s direct-drive deck, timing does matter a bit: this is vintage Sony at the point when the company was making very competent, mainstream tables before later cost-cutting and plastic-heavy designs. At US$120, the asking price lands just above the US$116 median and comfortably below the US$228 75th percentile, so it reads as fair rather than ambitious.
That makes it a sensible buy if it’s complete and working, especially for someone who wants a dependable, fuss-free table with the speed stability and convenience direct drive is known for. The upside here is mostly in condition and originality: a clean, well-kept example with the original dust cover, headshell, and a healthy arm lift can be a strong value. At this price, the main thing to confirm is that auto functions, cueing, and speed hold are behaving properly, since age-related service needs matter more than the sticker.
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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