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This is a vintage Sony model PS-X800 stereo turntable system. This sale includes the stereo, manual & other standard papers, a. Fidelity Research model FR-1 MK3F moving coil phono cartridge w/ 2 boxes and instructions (the needle piece somehow was bent over & broken just after the pictures here were taken, I’m not sure if this is something which can be replaced or fixed easily or not), a Sony brand needle, 2 tone arm weights, packing foam stabilizer blocks for the tone arm, turntable packing cover, and. The set box w/ inserts. The stereo has some intermittent issues and likely needs calibration or possibly other repairs. I’ve just recently replaced the tone arm belts so the arm will move smoothly back and forth though some current issues include the needle dropping down just before the edge of the record rather than onto the beginning of the record when the play button is pushed, issues with the buttons such as the needle raising/lowering button usually working when raising the needle though not working when trying to lower the needle. The speed button working with the left direction button though not the right, occasionally. I have not tried hooking up speakers or tested any of the other jacks so I could not say for sure if those features are working ok or not though the LEDs all work fine, as does the repeat feature, and the turntable will correctly vary in speed depending on whether the 33 or 45 record type is selected. Cosmetically, the record player is in pretty good shape with some scuffing, scratches, and other non-major cosmetic wear, as well as a piece of tape covering part of the RCA/antenna cable for some reason, though for the most part the record player has been pretty well taken care of over the years. The player’s plastic cover shell is included though the hinge points have either cracked or completely broken so adhesive has been added for reinforcement though the hinge points are still a bit delicate. The MK3F packaging & instructions are in good shape with light wear, and the foam tone arm spacers are good with a little wear as well. He Sony set box has a torn off top flap and other significant wear & tear, though the torn off flap has now been reassembled as much as possible and taped back in place, and some of the other edges have been reinforced with tape as well. The box inserts are functional though have some wear as well. Please ask if there are any questions.

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Offering a SONY PS-X800 Linear Tracking Stereo Turntable. Comes as pictured without headshell and rear tonearm cover or panel. I used my personal Headshell with a Shure MT500HE Cart. The Technics Headshell and Shure Cart are not included. I was able to find a original Sony PS-X800 Headshell on this very site, right now for approx. This unit is exceptionally clean and plays records with amazing accuracy and superb sound. All functions and features seem to be working well except it will not return when the stop button is pressed. It does return if powered off and on, but when the stop button is pressed it just lifts the arm and then stops. All other functions appear normal, upon hitting the start button the tonearm moves into the first track position and gently lowers to the record. The buttons that control manual movement of the tonearm work well and the fast setting works too. The speed is dead on and locked, and it plays with fantastic fidelity. One of the finest turntables I have had the pleasure of using to date. I would guess it could use a belt or two and I would attempt, but I understand this unit is a bit tricky so I will leave it to someone who has experience with these units. Please note; There is a panel that covers the rear of the taonearm that is not present and of course the unit comes without the headshell. The cosmetics are exceptionally clean and the dust cover is in amazing shape. It has a few small scratches, but overall is about the cleanest Dust cover I have seen on a used turntable. You don’t see many of these come up for sale and you would be hard pressed to find one that is as clean. 0% up to 150g load. 1/2 rotation (33 1/3rpm). Tonearm’s overall length. Tonearm’s effective length. SH-156 (7,2g ; 7,7g with finger lift & screws). Cartridge + shell weight. 44 x 12 x 44cm. Cw #1 (17g ; 1,9mm thickness, 3,75cm Ø). Cw #2 (35g ; 3,8mm thickness, 3,75cm Ø). 150,000¥ (1981…1984). Comes as pictured without headshell. I do not claim to be the quickest shipper, but I do make certain it is packed to withstand every eventuality. The unit will be Double Boxed and packed with great care. Let me know if I have not earned 5 star service, I will do my best to serve. The free listing tool. The item “SONY PS-X800 Linear Tracking Tangenital Biotracer STEREO TURNTABLE RECORD PLAYER” is in sale since Saturday, April 07, 2018. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Record Players”. The seller is “vintageaudio” and is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica.

• Sony: PS-X800

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