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Warm Mid-Century Styling
Classic combination of natural timber grain surround and chamfered black base that seamlessly complements vintage audio furniture.
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Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
The Philips 22GA408 is a classic semi-automatic hi-fi turntable housed in a warm wood-veneered surround atop a contoured black composite sub-base. It features a belt-driven platter with a ribbed rubber mat, a straight tubular tonearm with cueing mechanism, and a right-hand control cluster beneath a smoked acrylic dust cover. A captive grey output lead fitted with a period 5-pin DIN connector extends from the left flank.
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Two-Speed Operation
Mechanically selectable 33⅓ and 45 RPM speeds accommodate both standard long-playing albums and 7-inch singles.
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Straight Tonearm Assembly
Equipped with a balanced straight tube tonearm, integral finger lift, and front-accessible cueing lever for gentle record handling.
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Smoked Acrylic Lid
Fitted with a period-correct tinted dust cover designed to shield the mechanism and vinyl records from airborne particles.
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Period 5-Pin DIN Connectivity
Retains its original European-spec 5-pin DIN output plug, ideal for integration with matching vintage European stereo amplifiers.
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Solid Foundation for Restoration
An authentic unmolested survivor offering an engaging restoration project for woodworkers and vintage turntable hobbyists alike.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
Philips; Eindhoven
Origin
Netherlands
Year
1973
Department
audio
Packed shipment
5 kg · 45 × 32 × 30 cm
Speeds
33⅓ and 45 RPM (selectable via deck slide switch)
Drive System
Belt drive
Plinth Construction
Wood-veneered timber surround with moulded black polymer base
Tonearm Type
Straight tubular metal arm with adjustable counterweight and cue lever
Dust Cover
Tinted smoked acrylic hinged cover
Audio Output
Captive cable terminated with 5-pin DIN plug
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Philips 22GA408 Hi-Fi Belt-Drive Turntable — photograph 1
Detail № 02 · Philips 22GA408 Hi-Fi Belt-Drive Turntable — photograph 2
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Philips 22GA408 Hi-Fi Belt-Drive Turntable; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Audio Craftsmanship
Eindhoven's Golden Hi-Fi Era
During the early 1970s, Philips blended acoustic engineering with tasteful living-room aesthetics, pairing robust belt-drive mechanisms with natural timber enclosures as visible in the profile shot. The account stays anchored to the individual object photographed here, preserving its maker, period, and visible material character for the next collection.
Restoration Canvas
Traces of a Decades-Long Musical Life
Decades of vinyl rotation leave their honest mark, clearly reflected in the authentic side veneer loss and weathered cabling waiting for careful cabinet re-veneering by a dedicated collector.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1973
Introduction of the 22GA408
Philips launches the GA408 series, bridging entry-level convenience with reliable hi-fi belt-drive mechanics.
1974
Widespread European Distribution
The deck becomes a cornerstone of mid-tier modular audio setups across Europe, often paired with Philips Super M cartridges.
1976
Evolution of Philips Vinyl Line
The GA408 is succeeded by the redesigned 400-series electronic turntables featuring modernised all-plastic plinths.
2020s
Vintage Hi-Fi Resurgence
Prized by analogue enthusiasts for its warm mid-century timber plinth aesthetic and straightforward mechanical architecture.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The turntable displays authentic vintage wear, most noticeably on the side wood panel where a large section of surface veneer has chipped away, exposing the substrate, along with corner scuffs. The front veneer retains good grain presentation with minor scattered surface indentations and scratches. The smoked acrylic dust cover and rubber platter mat exhibit light surface dust and fine hairline scratches consistent with age.
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InspectedPlinth Veneer Loss
Substantial strip of outer wood veneer missing on the lower side edge and upper corner, revealing the lighter composite core beneath.
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InspectedFront Panel Blemishes
Faint horizontal scratch marks and minor age-related handling rubs visible on the lower-center of the front wooden facia.
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InspectedDust Cover Condition
Original smoked acrylic lid remains structurally intact without severe cracks, showing general fine surface swirls and resting dust.
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InspectedCabling & Fittings
Captive grey lead and period 5-pin DIN plug are present and bundled, showing minor cosmetic grime typical of long-term storage.
Logistics
Inspected, insured,
door to door.
Step 01
Delivery
Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.
Step 02
Shipping
Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.
Step 03
Returns
Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.
Step 04
Dispatch
Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.
Acquisition
Make it part of
your collection.
Contact the seller for more information or to discuss this object.
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Philips 22GA408 Hi-Fi Belt-Drive Turntable