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Zum Verkauf steht ein sehr schöner und voll funktionsfähiger AKAI AP-005 Plattenspieler aus den 1970er Jahren.
Der Plattenspieler läuft einwandfrei, die Geschwindigkeiten funktionieren korrekt und die Automatik arbeitet wie vorgesehen. Das Gerät stammt aus japanischer Fertigung und überzeugt durch sein klassisches Design mit Echtholzgehäuse, Aluminium-Front und Original-Staubschutzhaube.
Technische Daten:
* Hersteller: AKAI
* Modell: AP-005
* Automatischer Plattenspieler
* 33 und 45 U/min
* Original Tonarm und Tonabnehmer
* Made in Japan
Zustand:
* Technisch: voll funktionsfähig
* Optisch: guter altersbedingter Zustand
* Haube vorhanden, mit üblichen Gebrauchsspuren und Kratzern
Ein schönes Vintage-Gerät für Sammler, Liebhaber oder für die klassische HiFi-Anlage.
Preis: 300 € VB
Nur Abholung bevorzugt, damit das Gerät sicher transportiert werden kann.
Privatverkauf unter Ausschluss jeglicher Gewährleistung, Garantie und Rücknahme.
This is a seller’s market for vintage Japanese turntables right now, and €300 for an Akai AP-005 in excellent condition is a fair price, sitting just below the median of the typical used range of €280–€340. One recent listing sold for €200 with an included Audio-Technica AT100E cartridge, while another active listing in Vienna is priced at €340, placing €300 in the middle of the market rather than as a bargain but definitely not ambitious.
The AP-005 is well-regarded for its solid direct-drive motor, reliable automatic operation, and clean, low-resonance chassis that delivers smooth, consistent playback. It’s a practical, no-nonsense deck that pairs well with standard moving-magnet cartridges and offers genuine vintage Japanese engineering without the fuss of belt-driven rivals. If this listing includes the original dust cover, platter, and tonearm, it’s a solid buying opportunity for anyone wanting a dependable, serviceable turntable at a reasonable entry point into vintage hi-fi.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Akai Electric Company Ltd. traces its origins to Japan, founded by engineer Masukichi Akai in Tokyo around 1929, with his son Saburo Akai playing a key role in its early growth. Initially focused on affordable radio components, the firm formalized as a full electronics manufacturer post-World War II, often cited as 1946. By the mid-20th century, Akai had evolved into a prominent name in consumer audio, peaking in the 1970s before financial troubles led to its exit from the industry in 1991.
The brand built its legacy on high-quality tape-based audio gear, including reel-to-reel tape recorders, cassette decks, tuners, amplifiers, and complete stereo systems that brought professional-grade sound to homes. In the late 1980s, Akai Professional revolutionized music production with the MPC series—starting with the 1988 MPC60, co-designed by Roger Linn—integrating sampling, sequencing, and velocity-sensitive pads into compact workstations that defined hip-hop and electronic genres.
Today, Akai holds a revered vintage-collector status among hi-fi enthusiasts for its robust 1970s components, prized for their warm analog character and build quality. In the pro audio realm, the MPC line endures as an iconic, mid-to-high-end tool for beatmakers, with modern iterations sustaining the brand through licensing. While not a current leader in traditional hi-fi like amplifiers or speakers, its heritage appeals to savvy buyers seeking timeless reliability over fleeting trends.
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