Hitachi HT-561 Automatic Direct Drive Quartz Lock 1980's Japanese Turntable Excellent Condition

Here is a very nice, heavy, excellent sounding 1982 Hitachi HT-561 direct drive fully automatic turntable. Comes with a brand new Azden YM-10E phono cartridge. The table is in very good condition with only minor wear to the plinth and dustcover. It is mysteriously missing the front right foot. Everything works very smoothly, quietly and accurately as designed. You can also use this table semi-automatically if you prefer. I've used it both ways with no issues. Reminds me quite a bit of the JVC QL-YXF series tables. The controls are conveniently located outside the dustcover. VTA is also adjustable by simply turning one screw. The 6 rating is mainly for age, light cosmetic wear and the missing right front foot. It operates and sounds like a 10 ! Coast to coast shipping is $45.00 Perhaps a bit less if you live closer. As usual, I will carefully prepare and properly package the table for safe transit. Thank you for viewing my listings. Mark Southpaw Sports Model: Fully automatic player Drive system: Quartz Lock DD full auto Motor: Uni-torque motor Platter: 310mm aluminum die-casting, 2.2kg Inertial mass 330 kg cm- 2 Speeds: 33 1/3, 45rpm Wow and flutter (Measuring method using a signal from the (built-in motor FG WRMS, FG method)) 0.012% 0.02% (WRMS, JIS) SN ratio 78dB (DIN-B) Load characteristic 0% (needle pressure 100g or less) Rotation speed deviation 0.003% within Starting torque 1.5kg · cm Start-up Characteristics 1/3 rotation within (33 1/3rpm time) Tone arm: Static balance type pipe arm Arm effective length 220mm Overhang 15mm Tracking error 2 ° Needle pressure adjustment range 0 ~ 3g / 1 rotation Application cartridge 4g ~ 10g Range height adjustment arm: 6mm Cabinet Material: High density particle board Insulator: Air suspension system Supplied function: Non-contact opto-electronic type auto return detection mechanism Power-supply voltage AC100V, 50Hz/60Hz Power consumption 7W External dimensions 154 × depth 402mm height width 456 × Weight 12kg (26 pounds)