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---FOR LOCAL PICKUP IN MADISON, WISCONSIN ONLY---If you're interested in demoing this item in person or have any questions, please call/email/message the shop beforehand with any inquiries:For sale is a Sony PS-X40 Fully Automatic Direct Drive turntable with a new Ortofon OM10 cartridge in excellent condition. Manufactured in Japan in the late 70s, this is a high quality direct drive turntable that has been partially recapped and completely calibrated & aligned. Please review all images prior to purchase Condition: ExcellentNo noticeable blemishing on dustcoverNew Ortofon OM 10 cartridge - can be swapped with cartridge of customers choosing.Service:Cleaned and lubricated main motor and platter bearing.Partial recap of motor board.Verify speed via strobe. Ensure all auto functionalities and speeds.Verify alignment, counterweight, azimuth, anti-skate, and calibration of stylus/tonearm height.Play test in full system for 4+ hours to verify functionalityAll original hardware and features have been inspected, tested, and verified by HiFi Haus in Madison, WI as described.Note from HiFi Haus:Have any questions? Please reach out to us directly. Brick and mortar shop located in Madison, WI. All items are tested, cleaned, and serviced before listing. This item is NOT available for shipping. Thank you for looking!
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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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