Akai - AP-100C Semi-Automatic, Belt-Drive With Auto-Return Turntable

Akai - AP-100C - Vintage Turntable with New RS-90 Stylus and Original Manual

Classic vintage belt-drive turntable with automatic return (Auto-Return)
This magnificent example of the renowned Akai AP-100C is offered at auction. This Japanese turntable from the late 1970s is highly regarded for its mechanical reliability, warm aesthetic, and excellent sound performance. This unit features an attractive plinth with a dark wood-grain finish and is ready to plug in and enjoy, accompanied by its original period documentation.
Key features and upgrades:
• Brand-new stylus: Fitted with its original moving-magnet cartridge (Akai PC-90) and a newly installed Thakker RS 90 replacement stylus (its original case is included as proof). Set to its optimal tracking force of 2.0 grams.
• Improved connectivity: The audio output cables have high-quality gold-plated metal RCA connectors to ensure clean, interference-free signal transmission, while retaining the ground wire with its fork terminal.
• Original documentation included: Comes with the original Dutch-language user manual issued by the official distributor Fodor Radio B.V. (Rotterdam), a highly sought-after detail among collectors.
• Mechanism and controls: Belt-drive system, two-speed selector (33⅓ and 45 RPM), smooth tonearm cueing, and automatic return at the end of a record. Includes the original 45 RPM single adapter and the intact original rubber mat.
Condition:
• Appearance: The wood-finish chassis, machined aluminum platter, chrome-plated “S”-shaped tonearm, front plate with the AKAI logo, and original feet are all in very good cosmetic condition.
• Dust cover: The original acrylic cover retains its spring-loaded hinges (it stays open perfectly) and front rubber bumpers. It has age-appropriate scuff marks and superficial scratches on the top, but no cracks or structural breaks.
• (Note: The red vinyl record shown in the photographs is for decorative purposes only to illustrate the equipment in operation and is not included in the lot.)
Main technical specifications:
• Brand / Model: Akai AP-100C
• Drive system: Belt drive
• Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 RPM
• Tonearm: Statically balanced “S”-shaped tube with anti-skating adjustment
• Cartridge / Stylus: Akai PC-90 (MM) with new Thakker RS 90 stylus
• Approximate dimensions: 440 x 141 x 355 mm
• Approximate weight: 6.2 kg
Shipping and packaging:
The equipment will be packed with the utmost care to ensure safe transportation: the platter, counterweight, and headshell will be removed and protected separately, and the tonearm will be properly secured to prevent any movement during shipping.