Akai is a Japanese consumer electronics brand known for producing audio and video equipment. They specialize in manufacturing home audio systems, headphones, speakers, and professional audio equipment.

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The Akai AP-001, made in Japan in 1978, is a highly regarded turntable featuring a durable build with no cheap plastic components. This model stands out as it is the rare black version of the belt drive turntable. It is equipped with a superb tonearm that includes dynamic anti-skating technology, which automatically adjusts without the need for manual dials. The turntable is semi-automatic, stopping the record at the end of play, offering convenience for users. It also allows for a range of cartridge options due to its removable headshell. Recently serviced, it comes with a new stylus and is fully set up for optimal playback.  

Specifications include:  
- Platter: 300mm aluminium die-cast  
- Drive system: Belt drive  
- Motor: 4-pole synchronous motor  
- Speeds: 33 and 45 rpm  
- Wow and flutter: 0.06% wrms  
- Signal to noise ratio: better than 50 dB  
- Tonearm: Static balanced type, stainless steel tubular arm with inside force canceller and lateral balance weight  
- Arm length: 220mm  
- Cartridge weight range: 4 to 10g (10 to 15g with sub weight)  
- Arm lifter: Oil damped  
- Overhang: 15mm  
- Headshell weight: 8g  
- Dimensions: 440 x 140 x 350mm  
- Weight: 6.3kg

AP-001

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