LO-D Hitachi HT-561 Direct Drive Record Player with Cartridge

LO-D Hitachi HT-561 Direct Drive Record Player with Cartridge

Lo-D HT-561 released in 1982.

The turntable features a 2.2kg aluminum die-cast platter with an inertial mass of 330kg・cm², and a substantial, heavy dust cover.
Cleaned to the best of our ability.

The dust cover has some scratches but is in very good condition for its age. The original plastic cover is still attached.

The rubber mat has been cleaned thoroughly, but while it's clean, it's not like new.

This is a product from 50 years ago, so some deterioration is visible, but there are no operational issues.

Please check the photos.

A Technics genuine cartridge, 2700-II, is installed.
The cartridge itself is quite expensive, so this is a great deal.
The stylus is in good condition and produces excellent sound.
Stable operation thanks to direct drive. Speed adjustment is also normal.

Rotates without issue at both 33 and 45 RPM.

Included accessories: Technics cartridge, dust cover.

Stereo output (RCA pin), ground cable, and power cable are attached to the unit.

This is a used item and will be sold as-is.
Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to such details.

We will pack it securely with bubble wrap and cardboard and ship it promptly.
Please judge the exterior condition from the photos.
The record shown in the photos is not included.
Thank you for your understanding.

The drive motor uses a high-performance Unitorque motor.
The Unitorque motor is characterized by its constant torque, which provides smooth, constant speed rotation.
Combined with ultra-precision machining of the spindle and bearings, it achieves a high torque of 1.5kg・cm and a wow and flutter of 0.02% (WRMS).

Furthermore, the high starting torque of the Unitorque motor allows it to reach its constant speed within 1/3 of a rotation.

The cabinet is made of high-density particleboard. Additionally, die-cast zinc is used for the arm base to suppress vibrations transmitted to the arm and turntable.

It employs a non-contact photoelectric auto-return detection mechanism. This system uses a combination of a light source (LED), shutter, and photosensor (Cds) to detect the return without physical contact, preventing the generation of extra distortion during record playback.