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Das Gerät funktioniert nicht, weder Radio noch das Kassettenfach.
Der optische Zustand ist auf die Fotos zu sehen.
Falls das Gerät versendet wird, erfolgt die Bezahlung ausschließlich per IBAN, ich benutze weder Pay-Pal, noch die Funktion „ Direkt kaufen“
Compared with buying a fully working vintage integrated amp at this price, €80 is strong value for a parts-unit only if you want it for restoration, donor use, or cosmetics/spares. Against your recent local comps, it sits just under the median €82 and below the upper half of the market, so it reads as a fair-to-good ask rather than a bargain-bin steal; the fact that it’s marked for parts keeps it from being a true deal despite the low ticket.
What makes it interesting is the potential upside: these late-era Hitachi integrateds are usually appreciated for solid build, straightforward serviceability, and a no-nonsense, musical presentation when healthy. The real buyer case here is value in the chassis, transformers, knobs, and matched parts rather than plug-and-play use. Main caveat is obvious but important: with a parts listing, assume faults may be deeper than a fuse or dirty switch, so buy only if you’re comfortable treating it as a project or donor.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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