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VINTAGE ONKYO TURNTABLE1970,s__________________________________RESTOREDORTOFON CARTRIDGE AND STYLUS IN VERY GOOD CONDITIONNEW BELTENGLAND DUST COVER WITH HINGES CHROMEDPLATTER CHROMEDMAT GREAT CONDITIONTONE ARM POLISHED TO TO THE BEST IT CAN GETSOLID TIMBER NOT HOLLOW CHIP BOARDNEW ONKYO BADGED FOR DUST COVER AND UNITNEW RUBBER DUST COVER STOMPSNEW CHROME FEET WITH ORIGINAL INCLUDED IF WANTEDCHROME STABILIZER45 ADAPTORIT IS IN AMAZING CONDITION 8 TO 9 OUT OF 10CAN POST OR PICK UP IS AVAILABLE
At US$1,867, this is well above the US$440 75th percentile and miles past the US$199 median for recent comparable US listings, so it reads as ambitious rather than fair. Against the local used market, you’d want a very special example to justify that kind of premium.
The upside here is the vintage Onkyo angle: older Japanese decks can be solidly built, and a restored unit with an Ortofon cartridge and stylus does add real value if the work was done well. But at this price, the buyer should be looking for proof of the restoration, speed stability, and a very clean plinth/tonearm/bearing condition; otherwise, it’s more of a collector’s ask than a value buy.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Onkyo traces its roots to postwar Japan, founded in 1946 in Osaka by Takeshi Goda, an engineer at Matsushita Electric who envisioned high-quality Japanese loudspeakers. Initially established as Osaka Denki Onkyo K.K., the company began production in 1948 with the acclaimed ED-100 speaker featuring a 25 cm driver, quickly building a reputation through LP concerts and innovative designs that resonated with audiophiles.
The brand excels in premium home audio, renowned for AV receivers, hi-fi amplifiers, and surround sound speakers that deliver exceptional clarity and power. Its portfolio spans turntables, DACs, headphones, and cables, bolstered by acquisitions like Pioneer's home electronics division in 2015, enabling cutting-edge integrations such as internet radio and high-resolution streaming.
Onkyo holds a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, prized by discerning buyers for reliable performance and value rather than ultra-high-end exotica. Despite bankruptcy challenges in the late 2010s, its revival under new ownership preserves a legacy of technological innovation and pure sound enjoyment, appealing to both vintage enthusiasts and modern home cinema setups.
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