Akai - AP-B1 Turntable

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Akai AP-B1 belt-drive turntable, manufactured circa 1980, in excellent physical condition and tested working, with dust cover and 45 rpm adapter, weight 3.5 kg, serial number 81040-53922.

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Description from the seller

Beautiful and fully working Akai AP-B1 automatic turntable ('Made in Japan').

The turntable has been checked, cleaned, and functions as it should. It delivers a beautiful, warm yet detailed playback.

Also the automatic return works without issues.
The cartridge and needle are in good condition, and the tonearm has been readjusted (needle pressure and anti-skating). The dust cover is still nicely clear, aside from superficial scratches appropriate to the age and a owner who has cared for it well.

The player looks very neatly cared for and is ready for immediate use.

Technical specifications:

- Brand: Akai
- Model: AP-B1
- Year: circa 1977
- Type: Belt-drive turntable
- Drive: Belt-driven
- Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm
- Automatic tonearm return
- Manual start
- Dust cover present
- Power: 220 V AC (European model)
- Power consumption: 3 watts
- Made in Japan

This unit:

- Fully cleaned and checked
- Belt re-mounted
- Needle pressure and anti-skating correctly adjusted
- Works perfectly at both 33⅓ and 45 rpm
- Dust cover polished (light signs of use remain, appropriate to the age)
- Complete with 45 rpm adapter
- Cartridge and needle present, ready to play immediately

Beautiful and fully working Akai AP-B1 automatic turntable ('Made in Japan').

The turntable has been checked, cleaned, and functions as it should. It delivers a beautiful, warm yet detailed playback.

Also the automatic return works without issues.
The cartridge and needle are in good condition, and the tonearm has been readjusted (needle pressure and anti-skating). The dust cover is still nicely clear, aside from superficial scratches appropriate to the age and a owner who has cared for it well.

The player looks very neatly cared for and is ready for immediate use.

Technical specifications:

- Brand: Akai
- Model: AP-B1
- Year: circa 1977
- Type: Belt-drive turntable
- Drive: Belt-driven
- Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm
- Automatic tonearm return
- Manual start
- Dust cover present
- Power: 220 V AC (European model)
- Power consumption: 3 watts
- Made in Japan

This unit:

- Fully cleaned and checked
- Belt re-mounted
- Needle pressure and anti-skating correctly adjusted
- Works perfectly at both 33⅓ and 45 rpm
- Dust cover polished (light signs of use remain, appropriate to the age)
- Complete with 45 rpm adapter
- Cartridge and needle present, ready to play immediately

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Akai
Model
AP-B1
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Excellent
Number of objects
1
Includes
+ Extra item (see description)
Serial number
81040-53922
Year of manufacturing
1980
Weight
3.5 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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