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
