Offered here is a Sansui FR-5080, a beautifully engineered Japanese turntable combining the convenience of fully automatic operation with the accuracy and reliability of a precision direct-drive motor.
Designed for effortless operation, the FR-5080 automatically starts, cues, returns, and shuts off at the end of a record while maintaining the stable speed performance that made Sansui's direct-drive turntables highly regarded among vinyl enthusiasts.
This model features 2-Channel and 4-Channel (CD-4) capability, allowing it to be used with both conventional stereo records and quadraphonic records when equipped with a compatible CD-4 cartridge and stylus.
This turntable has been tested and is working properly, with all automatic functions operating as intended. It offers smooth tonearm movement, stable speed at both 33 and 45 RPM, and is fitted with an original Sansui headshell and a Shure RXP3 cartridge, making it ready for high-quality stereo playback.
🔧 Functionality
- Tested and working properly
- Fully automatic operation
- Automatic start, return, and shutoff
- Stable direct-drive speed at 33 & 45 RPM
- Smooth cueing and tonearm movement
- 2-Channel and 4-Channel (CD-4) capable
- Original Sansui headshell included
- Shure RXP3 cartridge installed
- Clean audio output
Note: The installed Shure RXP3 is intended for 2-channel stereo playback. To play CD-4 quadraphonic records, a compatible CD-4 cartridge and stylus must be installed. This wording is accurate and avoids implying that the RXP3 itself is a CD-4 cartridge.
🎛️ Highlights
- Fully automatic direct-drive design
- Stable FG servo motor
- Heavy die-cast platter
- Original Sansui headshell
- Shure RXP3 cartridge
- Elegant woodgrain plinth
- Excellent speed accuracy
- Classic Sansui styling
- Made in Japan
🧱 Cosmetic Condition
Good overall cosmetic condition with light signs of wear consistent with age. The plinth, controls, and dust cover (if included) present well and retain their classic vintage appearance.
