my family uses a HT-350 since the 70s! I grew up with it, and, after like 15 years in storage, use the TT again in my apartment. Apart from feeling a bit cheap, i think these are actually really decent turntables. Mine still works fine without any (..) servicing being done ever! The only thing that happened a couple if days ago, was, that the needle just FELL OFF. Oh well.. i then just ordered a nude elliptical (!) replacement stylus and thus upgrade. Let me tell you - the original cartridge (isn't it an AT-11? Or AT-10?) + this better stylus sound absolutely awesome!! But even without having such issues, i'm still very glad to have found this video. I will leave the TT as it is for now, but i know what to do, if literally anything goes bad in the future. Thank you so much!
You know what's funny? I got the HT-320 Belt-Driven model for $14.99 from a thrift store. Not nearly as difficult to revive, and Hitachi appears to have used the same plinth and tonearm.
I buy used hitachi 353 turntable. 60 euros was the price. It was dirty, needle was broken, 5-pin connector was broken and earth wire was cut. I clean the turntable, change 5- pin connector to rca. Change original cartridge to dual ulm 68e and change earth wire. All bearings I oiled. Little bit work and now I enjoy good sound. Price/ quality is o.k. Coldring 1022 GX cartridge plays very well too and sound is awesome.
It looks pretty bad, but I'm sure you'll doctor it up. BTW, most people would've just chunked this TT in the garbage. Good thing you're close by, have good reputation and could fix it.
I have this model and after bringing it out of storage, it didn't work..Took it to a local Euronics repair shop and it has been fine ever since.. ( a faulty capacitor )..
Found the Hitachi HT-350 in the trash last night and it didn't run. Found your video and bang the problem was found. It was exactly the place with old fat you showed at the beginning. The turntable runs like the first day. He is even in very good condition.
Hello Turntable Guy! I need to service the Tone arm hydraulic fluid. The tonearm is dropping too quickly. Any info on performing this service on the HT-350 please?
I'm having these EXACT issues with my HT-350. I'm so glad to have found this video
my family uses a HT-350 since the 70s! I grew up with it, and, after like 15 years in storage, use the TT again in my apartment. Apart from feeling a bit cheap, i think these are actually really decent turntables. Mine still works fine without any (..) servicing being done ever! The only thing that happened a couple if days ago, was, that the needle just FELL OFF. Oh well.. i then just ordered a nude elliptical (!) replacement stylus and thus upgrade. Let me tell you - the original cartridge (isn't it an AT-11? Or AT-10?) + this better stylus sound absolutely awesome!! But even without having such issues, i'm still very glad to have found this video. I will leave the TT as it is for now, but i know what to do, if literally anything goes bad in the future. Thank you so much!
Thank you for your patience to document your service and share your knowledge.🙋
Thx for the mention regarding the counterweight- 👍
Thanks! Just what I needed.
You know what's funny? I got the HT-320 Belt-Driven model for $14.99 from a thrift store. Not nearly as difficult to revive, and Hitachi appears to have used the same plinth and tonearm.
I buy used hitachi 353 turntable. 60 euros was the price. It was dirty, needle was broken, 5-pin connector was broken and earth wire was cut. I clean the turntable, change 5- pin connector to rca. Change original cartridge to dual ulm 68e and change earth wire. All bearings I oiled. Little bit work and now I enjoy good sound. Price/ quality is o.k. Coldring 1022 GX cartridge plays very well too and sound is awesome.
It looks pretty bad, but I'm sure you'll doctor it up. BTW, most people would've just chunked this TT in the garbage. Good thing you're close by, have good reputation and could fix it.
Hey TT guy, where are you located? Maybe I can direct my TT work your way.
I notice that you have the same voice as the actor David Strathairn 😄👍🏻.
I have this model and after bringing it out of storage, it didn't work..Took it to a local Euronics repair shop and it has been fine ever since.. ( a faulty capacitor )..
Found the Hitachi HT-350 in the trash last night and it didn't run. Found your video and bang the problem was found. It was exactly the place with old fat you showed at the beginning. The turntable runs like the first day. He is even in very good condition.
I have the same turntable. Actually sounds pretty decent even though so cheaply made
Any idea the size of retaining “c” clip? Mine indeed flew away somewhere. 😂.
Ive only seen straight tone arms on HiT Turntables..
It would be nice if you mentioned a few notes like the Transistor Number and Cap number. You replaced.
Let’s hear it for basic manual turntables.
Hello Turntable Guy! I need to service the Tone arm hydraulic fluid. The tonearm is dropping too quickly. Any info on performing this service on the HT-350 please?
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How much would you charge to rebuild my motor board like this one if shipped to you? thanks Dan