Akai - AP-B21 Turntable
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Description from the seller
A well-running turntable with a good stylus, a headshell, and a new belt, no dust cover.
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Considering all the attention that direct-drive turntables are getting, it might be surprising that a large number of critical and knowledgeable audiophiles still prefer the proven belt-drive design.
And rightly so, says Akai. The belt-driven system still has a number of advantages over direct drive, which, together with its more economical construction, give it an excellent price–performance ratio.
The AP-B21 is a carefully designed model built for practical operation, making it easy to pair with any home audio system. And when you hear the excellent sound, you’ll agree that this is a case where one good turn deserves another.
In contrast to belt-driven systems, a direct-drive system places the motor directly under the turntable platter. As a result, consumers for many years could only benefit from the superior wow- and flutter characteristics of a direct-drive system, at the expense of more noise and vibrations.
With the AP-B21/B21C, Akai offers you the benefits of both the smooth, quiet operation of a belt drive and the inaudible wow and flutter.
These high performances, of course, were not achieved without effort, and Akai's engineers had to develop a newly designed 4-pole synchronous motor with improved rotational accuracy compared with earlier models.
To make the performance even more stable, they then added a heavily cast aluminum turntable, a sensitive J-shaped tonearm, a sturdy chassis, and large, damped isolation feet to provide good resistance to acoustic feedback.
Specifications
Rotary table: cast aluminium alloy
Drive system: belt drive, automatic return
Motor: 4-pole synchronous motor
Speeds: 33 and 45 rpm
Wow and flutter: 0.05%
Buzzing noise: 65 dB
Tonearm: J-shaped, statically balanced type
Effective length: 220 mm
Weight of the cartridge: 4 to 9 grams
Armheffer: oil-damped
Overhang: 15 mm
Weight of the shell: 7 g
Cartridge: VM dual magnet type
Dimensions: 440 x 135 x 355 mm
Weight: 5.9 kg
It is well packed and shipped with tracking.
A well-running turntable with a good stylus, a headshell, and a new belt, no dust cover.
description
Considering all the attention that direct-drive turntables are getting, it might be surprising that a large number of critical and knowledgeable audiophiles still prefer the proven belt-drive design.
And rightly so, says Akai. The belt-driven system still has a number of advantages over direct drive, which, together with its more economical construction, give it an excellent price–performance ratio.
The AP-B21 is a carefully designed model built for practical operation, making it easy to pair with any home audio system. And when you hear the excellent sound, you’ll agree that this is a case where one good turn deserves another.
In contrast to belt-driven systems, a direct-drive system places the motor directly under the turntable platter. As a result, consumers for many years could only benefit from the superior wow- and flutter characteristics of a direct-drive system, at the expense of more noise and vibrations.
With the AP-B21/B21C, Akai offers you the benefits of both the smooth, quiet operation of a belt drive and the inaudible wow and flutter.
These high performances, of course, were not achieved without effort, and Akai's engineers had to develop a newly designed 4-pole synchronous motor with improved rotational accuracy compared with earlier models.
To make the performance even more stable, they then added a heavily cast aluminum turntable, a sensitive J-shaped tonearm, a sturdy chassis, and large, damped isolation feet to provide good resistance to acoustic feedback.
Specifications
Rotary table: cast aluminium alloy
Drive system: belt drive, automatic return
Motor: 4-pole synchronous motor
Speeds: 33 and 45 rpm
Wow and flutter: 0.05%
Buzzing noise: 65 dB
Tonearm: J-shaped, statically balanced type
Effective length: 220 mm
Weight of the cartridge: 4 to 9 grams
Armheffer: oil-damped
Overhang: 15 mm
Weight of the shell: 7 g
Cartridge: VM dual magnet type
Dimensions: 440 x 135 x 355 mm
Weight: 5.9 kg
It is well packed and shipped with tracking.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Akai
Model
AP-B21
Multiple Models
No
Physical condition
Good
Nr of items
1
Includes
No extra's, Power cord
Serial Number
69340-05620
Year of Manufacturing
1982
Weight
6 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Height
135 mm
Width
440 mm
Depth
355 mm
