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“Perfettamente funzionante, interamente revisionato. presenta qualche piccolo segno di usura sulla struttura ,prima dell'acquisto chiedi ulteriori foto se hai qualche dubbioTipologia: sistema completamente automaticoSistema di azionamento: azionamento direttoMotore: brushless e servo dc slotlessVelocità: 33 e 45 giri/minControllo del passo: +-5%Piatto: lega di alluminio pressofuso da 308 mmWow e flutter: 0,05% wrmsRapporto segnale/rumore: 63dBBraccio: bilanciato staticamente, a forma di S con connettore EIALunghezza effettiva: 222 mmSporgenza: 16,8 mmGamma di peso della cartuccia: da 4,5 a 7 gDimensioni: 424 x 133 x 378 mmPeso: 5,5 kg
At US$267, this looks fair to slightly good for a TEAC PX-550 if it’s complete and working; that sits in the zone where a clean, serviced automatic table can make sense without feeling like a stretch. I can’t benchmark it as tightly as more common decks, but this is not an obviously inflated ask for a model of this tier and age.
What makes it worthwhile is the fully automatic direct-drive convenience, which is genuinely nice for everyday listening and for anyone who wants low-fuss vinyl playback. The main buy-side check is straightforward: make sure the auto functions, speed stability, tonearm return, and dust cover are all intact, and that the cartridge/stylus situation is known. If those are sorted, this is a solid enthusiast-level utility table rather than a risky project.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
TEAC Corporation stands as a pillar of Japanese audio engineering, founded in August 1953 by Katsuma Tani, a former aeronautics engineer with an uncompromising vision for sound reproduction. The company emerged from the merger of two entities—the Tokyo Television Acoustic Company (1953) and the Tokyo Electro-Acoustic Company (1956)—consolidating under the TEAC name in 1964. From its inception, TEAC pursued a singular mission: to deliver authentic sound to music enthusiasts through technically superior products, a philosophy that has guided seven decades of innovation.
TEAC built its reputation primarily on magnetic recording equipment, establishing dominance in open-reel tape decks and cassette machines throughout the 1960s and beyond. The company's flagship TD-102 stereo tape recorder, launched in April 1957, gained international recognition and set the standard for the industry. Beyond tape machines, TEAC expanded into turntables, CD players, and digital audio components, while simultaneously establishing TASCAM in 1971 as its professional recording subsidiary—a brand that became synonymous with studio-grade equipment worldwide.
Today, TEAC occupies a distinctive position bridging vintage collectibility and contemporary hi-fi. The brand commands respect among analog enthusiasts and professional engineers for its legacy of precision engineering, while its modern Esoteric line serves the high-end market. TEAC products appeal to discerning buyers who value heritage, build quality, and sonic authenticity over mass-market appeal, positioning the brand as a respected mid-to-premium player with particular strength among those seeking vintage and analog-focused solutions.
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