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Hitachi HT-353 — Precision Engineering for Pure Vinyl Enjoyment
The Hitachi HT-353 delivers reliable, high-performance vinyl playback with the perfect balance of simplicity and precision. Featuring a direct-drive motor for rock-solid speed stability, an S-shaped tonearm for excellent tracking, and fully automatic operation, the HT-353 makes every listening session effortless and immersive. With its clean 1980s design and durable build, this turntable is the ideal choice for anyone seeking dependable, great-sounding analog performance.
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Type: Fully automatic direct-drive turntable
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Drive System: Direct drive (servo-controlled motor)
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Motor: DC Servo Motor
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Speeds: 33 1/3 and 45 RPM (with electronic speed change)
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Wow and Flutter: ≤ 0.035% WRMS (very low, thanks to direct drive)
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Rumble (Signal-to-Noise Ratio): > 70 dB (DIN B weighted)
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Tonearm: Static-balance, S-shaped tonearm with detachable headshell
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Tracking Force Adjustment: Yes (counterweight adjustable)
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Anti-Skate Control: Yes (dial adjustment)
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Cartridge: Often came with a Hitachi-branded MM (Moving Magnet) cartridge, but standard 1/2″ mount for easy upgrades
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Platter: Aluminum alloy platter with rubber mat
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Operation: Fully automatic start/stop and return; manual cueing also possible
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Pitch Control: ±6% (with built-in strobe for speed accuracy)
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Connections: Standard RCA outputs with ground wire
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Chassis/Body: Plastic and metal composite for damping, hinged dust cover included
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Dimensions: Approx. 440 mm (W) × 145 mm (H) × 365 mm (D)
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Weight: Around 6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)
Highlights:
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Direct-drive motor = no belts to wear out.
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Fully automatic — just press a button and it plays (great for casual or daily listening).
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Pitch control + strobe = easy fine-tuning for perfect speed.
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Upgradeable cartridge options thanks to standard 1/2″ mount.
The HT-353 came out in the early 1980s, during the peak of the Japanese hi-fi boom — a time when companies like Hitachi were building very reliable, good-quality gear even at affordable prices.