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• Working condition confirmed by the source. • Cosmetic condition as in the photos. • 30 days Global OPT Warranty. • Video demo available. • Worldwide shipping with careful packaging. • Warranty included according to listing terms. •
Technical Info:
Model: AKAI AP-100C
Device type: Turntable
Origin of this unit: Japan
Power / Voltage: 220-240V
Drive Type: Belt Drive
Speeds: 33 1/3 and 45 RPM
Platter: 300 mm aluminum die-cast
Wow and Flutter: 0.05% WRMS
Tonearm: S-shaped static balanced
Included accessory: ORTOFON cartridge with a new PFAIFER-ORTOFON stylus
🎧 What you get beyond the sound
This classic semi-automatic turntable offers the perfect blend of genuine vinyl warmth and practical everyday use. With auto-return functionality, the tonearm safely returns and the motor shuts down automatically when your record finishes, protecting your brand-new PFAIFER-ORTOFON stylus from unnecessary wear.
The S-shaped tonearm is paired with a quality Ortofon cartridge, ensuring beautiful tracking and analog depth that makes vintage pressings sound rich, open, and incredibly detailed.
This is more than a used vintage device. A unit in this condition has already passed a long journey: it was selected, inspected, prepared, and photographed honestly so the buyer can understand exactly what is being purchased. Many similar units online may be cheaper, but they may also be dusty, incomplete, unserviced, cosmetically weaker, or sold without proper testing.
🧠 Collector’s / Model Note
Manufactured in Japan during the late 1970s, the AP-100C is highly regarded for its robust mechanical design and reliable performance. Featuring a 4-pole synchronous AC motor and an anti-skate static balanced tonearm, it represents AKAI's classic era of durable engineering and clean visual aesthetics.
📦 Dimensions & Weight:
Size: 440 x 140 x 350 mm
Size in cm: 44 x 14 x 35 cm
Size in inches: approx. 17.3 x 5.5 x 13.8 in
Weight: 6.1 kg
Weight in pounds: approx. 13.4 lbs
⚙️ Technical Information:
Model: AKAI AP-100C
Production / Origin: Japan
Year of release: approximately 1978-1980
Power: 220-240V / 50Hz
Plug type: European (EU) plug
For UK/US use, a plug adapter may be required.
Please check your local electrical network before use.
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📝 Product Description
The first image is an AI-generated promotional visual and may differ from the actual item.
All subsequent photos are part of the description and show the actual item and its condition.
Demonstration tapes, reels, records, or accessories shown for demonstration purposes are not included unless explicitly stated.
Please check the voltage requirements in your area; Adapter not included.
👉 Warranty and Service
Includes a 30-day global OPT warranty.
You will receive a product and packaging inspection video before shipping.
Repairs, maintenance, and extended warranties are available upon request.
📦 Shipping
Shipping within 2-3 business days after payment.
A tracking number will be provided.
Items are shipped from the USA, Poland, or Ukraine. Standard shipping takes approximately 10 business days.
Import duties, taxes, and customs fees are the responsibility of the buyer.
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At US$530, this sits above the local US$473 75th percentile and well over the US$416 median, so it reads as ambitious rather than fair. Against the recent comp set, you’re paying a noticeable premium of about US$57 over the top quartile benchmark, so I’d only move if this example is especially strong.
That said, this is a respected direct-drive-era Akai deck with a solid reputation for stable speed and straightforward, musical performance, which is exactly why good originals still get attention. If the arm moves freely, speed is steady, and the dust cover, headshell, and platter accessories are all present, the premium can make sense for a clean, ready-to-run piece.
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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