Akai - AP-100C Semi-Automatic Belt-Drive Stereo Turntable
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Akai AP-100C semi-automatic belt-drive stereo turntable, serial 31142-03712, in good physical condition and tested and working, includes power cord, weight about 6 kg.
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Akai AP-100C semi-automatic belt-driven turntable in a classic silver vintage edition, technically in 100% perfectly working condition and visually in neat condition (the dust cover has some spots and light signs of use consistent with age). A reliable and beloved turntable from the golden audio period of the Japanese brand Akai, famed for its sturdy mechanics, excellent sound characteristics and user-friendly operation.
The AP-100C is equipped with a quiet, vibration-free suspended 4-pole synchronous motor and precise belt drive. Thanks to the semi-automatic operation you manually bring the tonearm to the desired track and after playing the record the arm automatically returns to the rest position (auto-return and auto-cut/reject). The statically balanced S-shaped tonearm together with the original Akai AP-100C cartridge provides a warm, detailed and stable playback of both singles and LPs.
The unit is technically in excellent condition, holds its speed tightly and guarantees many hours of pure analog listening pleasure.
Specifications
Type: semi-automatic stereo turntable (Auto-Return & Auto-Cut)
Drive system: belt drive / cord drive
Motor: 4-pole synchronous AC motor
Speeds: 33 1/3 and 45 RPM
Platter: 300 mm cast aluminium alloy
Tonearm: statically balanced S-shaped tubular arm with universal SME-style headshell
Anti-skating: adjustable anti-skating control
Wow & Flutter: less than 0.05% (WRMS)
Signal-to-noise ratio (Rumble): better than 53 dB
Cartridge / Stylus: Akai Moving Magnet (MM) stereo cartridge with diamond stylus
Analog connections: fixed stereo RCA/phono cable with grounding wire (GND)
Dust cover: removable acrylic dust cover with hinges (with visible spots/use marks)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 44.0 x 14.5 x 35.5 cm
Weight: approx. 6.1 kg
Manufacturer: Akai Electric Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan)
An iconic Japanese vintage turntable that effortlessly combines proven reliability, easy operation and warm analog sound.
Akai AP-100C semi-automatic belt-driven turntable in a classic silver vintage edition, technically in 100% perfectly working condition and visually in neat condition (the dust cover has some spots and light signs of use consistent with age). A reliable and beloved turntable from the golden audio period of the Japanese brand Akai, famed for its sturdy mechanics, excellent sound characteristics and user-friendly operation.
The AP-100C is equipped with a quiet, vibration-free suspended 4-pole synchronous motor and precise belt drive. Thanks to the semi-automatic operation you manually bring the tonearm to the desired track and after playing the record the arm automatically returns to the rest position (auto-return and auto-cut/reject). The statically balanced S-shaped tonearm together with the original Akai AP-100C cartridge provides a warm, detailed and stable playback of both singles and LPs.
The unit is technically in excellent condition, holds its speed tightly and guarantees many hours of pure analog listening pleasure.
Specifications
Type: semi-automatic stereo turntable (Auto-Return & Auto-Cut)
Drive system: belt drive / cord drive
Motor: 4-pole synchronous AC motor
Speeds: 33 1/3 and 45 RPM
Platter: 300 mm cast aluminium alloy
Tonearm: statically balanced S-shaped tubular arm with universal SME-style headshell
Anti-skating: adjustable anti-skating control
Wow & Flutter: less than 0.05% (WRMS)
Signal-to-noise ratio (Rumble): better than 53 dB
Cartridge / Stylus: Akai Moving Magnet (MM) stereo cartridge with diamond stylus
Analog connections: fixed stereo RCA/phono cable with grounding wire (GND)
Dust cover: removable acrylic dust cover with hinges (with visible spots/use marks)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 44.0 x 14.5 x 35.5 cm
Weight: approx. 6.1 kg
Manufacturer: Akai Electric Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan)
An iconic Japanese vintage turntable that effortlessly combines proven reliability, easy operation and warm analog sound.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Akai
Model
AP-100C Semi-Automatic Belt-Drive Stereo
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Good
Number of objects
1
Includes
Power cord
Serial number
31142-03712
Weight
6 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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