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For sale: Hitachi - HT-354 - 2-Speed Direct-Drive Turntable
Cosmetic condition:
Still in good condition with some signs of use. Otherwise works fine.Wheel drive mechanism cleaned/lubricated.All parts reassembled in the correct place.
Features of the Hitachi HT-354 include auto-return, auto-cut, anti-skating, tracking force direct reading balance weight, stroboscope and neon lamp, and viscous damped cueing.
With Philips 400 Needle
''Important note when tested: When we find there's either a small thing wrong, or not 100% working we offer our listings for parts or repair to avoid unwanted issues after purchase''
Specs:
Type: 2-speed direct drive system
Platter: 310mm aluminium alloy die-cast
Motor: brushless dc servo direct drive motor
Speeds: 33 and 45rpm
Speed change: electronic
Signal to noise ratio: 75dB
Wow and flutter: 0.03% wrms
Arm effective length: 220mm
Overhang: 15mm
Tracking force range: 0 to 3g
Cartridge weight range: 4 to 10g
Cartridge: MT-30 dual magnet type
Frequency range: 10 to 25,000Hz
Output voltage: 3mV
Channel difference: 1dB
Channel separation: 20dB
Tracking force: 1.5 to 2.5g
Dimensions: 435 x 375 x 128mmWeight: Kg 6Volts: 110/240v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)
We ship worldwide.Will ship to the USA as well. We ship DDP bases (Delivery Dutie Paid)-Shipping in the EU up to 30 KG (max)-Shipping outside of the EU up to 20 KG (max)
Please note: ‘’Whenever an item exceeds the weight noted above. Please ask for a shipping quote before making a purchase. The shipping costs are estimated in our shop because we do not know the shipping address.
Picking up the item is also possible. It can be picked up in Alkmaar
Delivery by us is also possible in some cases. Please reach out to us for more information about deliveries
State of listing: If a listing is listed ''for parts or not working'' returns are not accepted.
When we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either lightly ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service
Generating expert take…
Hitachi is a Japanese electronics giant founded in 1910 by engineer Namiya Iwafune, who began the company as a small workshop producing electric motors. Over the decades, Hitachi grew into a diversified conglomerate whose industrial and component expertise laid the groundwork for its later entry into consumer audio and video. By the 1970s, the company had established itself as a serious player in the home electronics market, leveraging its engineering heritage to build a reputation for robust, well‑engineered products.
In the hi‑fi and AV space, Hitachi is best known for integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, cassette decks, and later CD players and DVD‑based equipment. The brand also produced televisions, VHS and DVD camcorders, and a small range of portable audio devices such as MP3 players. Its audio components often carried the “Lo‑D” designation, signalling low‑distortion circuitry and a focus on clean, transparent sound. Hitachi’s speakers from the 1970s and 1980s, in particular, are still praised by enthusiasts for their balanced, engaging presentation.
Today, Hitachi is regarded less as a dedicated high‑end marque and more as a respected mid‑tier brand with a strong vintage following. Its classic separates and cassette decks are sought after by collectors and second‑hand buyers who value their build quality and straightforward, musical performance. While Hitachi no longer dominates the hi‑fi mainstream, its legacy remains visible in the continued interest in its older components and in the broader influence of Japanese engineering on modern audio design.
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