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Very cool Sony PS-2700 Auto Belt Drive Turntable from the 1970's. New Belt - Serviced. 2 Speed. Adjustable Arm Counterbalance adjust.Anti Skate AdjustmentGood quality Jelco Mag Cartridge and Stylus. Good Base with a couple of small bottom edge finish marks and a couple of small marks to one side. Lid is shiny with a tiny hairline crack near centre badge.I sell Retro Hifi professionally so all my equipment is cleaned, tested and operating correctly unless otherwise stated.3 Month limited Warranty - Misuse or Damage voids warranty All Items located in Sydney for delivery or pickup. These are Vintage units...please do not expect it to look like or necessarily perform like it just left the showroom floor. Delivery East Coast is approximately 6 Business Days elsewhere is longer. I accept Bank Deposit/Transfer, Paypal or Cash on Pickup. East Coast Postage - $55.00, WA/NT add $25.00, Nth QLD add $25 and Tasmania/SA add $15.00 to quoted postage.
A notable, well-built full-automatic Sony rather than a generic budget deck, the PS-2700 is priced ambitiously here. At US$305, it sits well above the supplied 75th-percentile comparable price of US$229 and nearly three times the US$115 median, so it is not a market bargain even if the servicing is genuine.
Its appeal is real: the substantial aluminum platter, useful automatic operation, respectable tonearm, and vibration-conscious construction make it an enjoyable vintage everyday turntable. “Serviced” adds meaningful value, especially if that includes a correct belt, speed verification, automatic-cycle work, and a healthy stylus. Before paying the premium, confirm 33/45 rpm accuracy, quiet motor operation, cueing, repeat and size-selection functions, dustcover condition, cartridge/stylus details, and the correct voltage. At this price, excellent cosmetics and documented servicing should be expected, not assumed.
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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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