Akai - AP-B20 Auto return Turntable
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Description from the seller
The Akai AP-B20 is a vintage, semi-automatic, belt-drive turntable from the 1980s. Akai products from this era are known for their classic Japanese quality. The Akai has an auto-return feature, and can play both 33.3 and 45 RPM records.
This turntable will need to be plugged into an amplifier with a built in turntable preamplifier or you will need a phono preamplifier to use it with an AUX type input. The dustcover does have some scratches and a small damage.
New hinge parts on dustcover have been fitted.
Turntable has been tested and working 100%
Rubber feet on edge of dust hood are missing, see pictures.
Specifications:
Turntable: 300 mm Aluminum alloy die cast
Drive System and Mechanism: Belt-Drive, Semi-automatic
Motor: 4-pole synchronous motor
Speed and Pitch Control: 33 ⅓ and 45 rpm ±5%
Wow and Flutter: 0,05% (DIN)
Rumble: 65 dB (DIN-B)
Tone-arm: Static balanced type with inside force canceller
Effective Arm Length: 220 mm
Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range: 0 to 3 grams
Applicable Cartridge Weight: 4 to 9 grams
Arm Lifter: oil damped
Overhang: 15 mm
Offset Angle: 22°30'
Horizontal Tracking Error Angle: +3° 5'
Shell Weight: 6,5 grams
Cartridge: Dual Magnet type
Output Voltage: 5 mV (DIN 45541)
Channel Separation: More than 20 dB (DIN 45541)
Optimal Stylus Pressure: 2 grams
Static Vertical Compliance: 18 x 10¯⁶ cm/dyn
Static Horizontal Compliance: 18 x 10¯⁶ cm/dyn
Power Requirements: 110-120 / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D): 440 x 135 x 355 mm ( 17,3 x 5,3 x 14 inch)
Weight: 5,9 kg (13lbs)
The Akai AP-B20 is a vintage, semi-automatic, belt-drive turntable from the 1980s. Akai products from this era are known for their classic Japanese quality. The Akai has an auto-return feature, and can play both 33.3 and 45 RPM records.
This turntable will need to be plugged into an amplifier with a built in turntable preamplifier or you will need a phono preamplifier to use it with an AUX type input. The dustcover does have some scratches and a small damage.
New hinge parts on dustcover have been fitted.
Turntable has been tested and working 100%
Rubber feet on edge of dust hood are missing, see pictures.
Specifications:
Turntable: 300 mm Aluminum alloy die cast
Drive System and Mechanism: Belt-Drive, Semi-automatic
Motor: 4-pole synchronous motor
Speed and Pitch Control: 33 ⅓ and 45 rpm ±5%
Wow and Flutter: 0,05% (DIN)
Rumble: 65 dB (DIN-B)
Tone-arm: Static balanced type with inside force canceller
Effective Arm Length: 220 mm
Stylus Pressure Adjustment Range: 0 to 3 grams
Applicable Cartridge Weight: 4 to 9 grams
Arm Lifter: oil damped
Overhang: 15 mm
Offset Angle: 22°30'
Horizontal Tracking Error Angle: +3° 5'
Shell Weight: 6,5 grams
Cartridge: Dual Magnet type
Output Voltage: 5 mV (DIN 45541)
Channel Separation: More than 20 dB (DIN 45541)
Optimal Stylus Pressure: 2 grams
Static Vertical Compliance: 18 x 10¯⁶ cm/dyn
Static Horizontal Compliance: 18 x 10¯⁶ cm/dyn
Power Requirements: 110-120 / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D): 440 x 135 x 355 mm ( 17,3 x 5,3 x 14 inch)
Weight: 5,9 kg (13lbs)
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Akai
Model
AP-B20 Auto return
Physical condition
Very good
Number of objects
1
Includes
No extra's
Weight
6 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
