Turntable Details
Drive
Direct
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
0.025
Rumble [dB]
-78
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
Linear
1982
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
$250
Additional information
The Hitachi HT-L55 is a fully automatic, direct-drive turntable with linear tracking. It was manufactured around 1983.
Here's a technical description:
Type: Fully automatic turntable
Drive method: Direct drive
Motor: Quartz controlled DC servo
Platter: 296mm aluminum die-cast
Speeds: 33 and 45rpm
Signal to noise ratio: 78dB
Wow and flutter: 0.025% WRMS
Tonearm: Linear tracking type with an effective length of 95mm
Cartridge: T4P p-mount type
Dimensions: 315 x 83 x 315mm
Weight: 4.5kg
The Hitachi HT-L55 used the Hitachi MT-33 MM Cartridge, with a recommended tracking force of 1.25±0.25g