Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
Wow & Flutter %
Rumble [dB]
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Hitachi PS-8 is a 2-speed (33 and 45 rpm) auto-return, belt-drive turntable1. It features a 300mm aluminum alloy diecast platter and a 16-pole synchronous motor. The PS-8 has a static balance type tonearm with an effective length of 220mm and an overhang of 15mm. It supports a cartridge weight range of 4 to 10g.
Specifications:
Drive method: Belt drive
Platter: 300mm aluminum alloy diecast
Motor: 16-pole synchronous
Speeds: 33 and 45rpm
Signal to noise ratio: 50dB
Wow and flutter: 0.1% wrms
Tonearm: Static balance type, tubular
2Effective length: 220mm
Overhang: 15mm
Cartridge weight range: 4 to 10g
Dimensions: 476 x 368 x 159mm
Weight: 7.1kg
Power consumption: 6W
The Hitachi PS-8 was manufactured in Japan between 1975 and 19786. It has a power consumption of 6 watts