Akai AP-M7 Turntable The Akai AP-M7 is a “computer-controlled” direct-drive turntable introduced around 1984-1985. It features a tangential (linear-tracking) tonearm mechanism — meaning the stylus moves in a straight line across the record rather than pivoting — helping to reduce tracking error and distortion as the record plays. retrocom.com The drive system is direct-drive, giving strong motor control and stable speeds. To deliver this product properly, it is carefully packed in very strong boxes, thereby wrapped in bubble wrap with lots of padding. We mainly use plastic to fill up the package, if wished differently please contact us. The package is shipped insured to protect both the buyer and seller. For further packing wishes please message after purchase. Photos serve as additional description of product condition / condition of display & LEDs. Please review them carefully before purchase. Orders to islands, or special destinations have a higher shipping cost, for example; Canary Islands