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Akai AP-007 Turntable Vintage for Repair or PartsIMPORTANT: The turntable powers on but does not include a stylus. During testing, the platter speed became unstable and requires inspection and servicing. The acrylic dust cover has scratches. The unit is being sold as-is, in its current condition.This unit is being sold strictly for repair or parts, exactly as described and shown in the photographs. We do not know what internal damage or additional issues the unit may have, and we cannot be held responsible for any internal defects or damage that may be discovered during repair. Sold as-is, with no guarantees or warranties, exactly as shown in the photos and described in this listing.The Turntable is located in a Warehouse in Miami FL 33166.ABOUT SHIPPING: Our shipping process works like this: we pay a warehouse who is in charge of making the shipments safely. All orders are processed from Monday to friday. Then we proceed to attach the tracking to the box and photos will be sent to you so you can see the tracking on the box. Subsequently, the Pick-Up request will be made to FedEx. It is important for you to know that this process in which FedEx picks up the box at the warehouse can last from 24 to 120 hours during the working week (from monday to friday). When FedEx picks up the box you will be notified immediately since from that moment your order is on its way to your address.The shipment will be made only through FedEx Ground or FedEx Home. Only sold in the local US marketReturns are not accepted. Only sold in the local US market.The box number is 117ASHIPPING USA• FedEx Ground 80$ (It takes around 4 to 7 days to deliver the package)Ask any questions you may have and we will kindly respond
New, the Akai AP-007’s original price was roughly equivalent to a mid-priced Japanese deck; at USD350 used, this is fair to slightly ambitious, not an obvious bargain. Comparable Akai listings span widely, but USD350 sits toward the upper end unless this example is serviced, exceptionally clean, and fully tested.
It is still a desirable vintage direct-drive automatic: solid Japanese construction, a heavy die-cast platter, servo-controlled speed, useful pitch adjustment, and a capable S-shaped tonearm with anti-skating. The AP-007 is a good everyday record player rather than a speculative collectible. At this money, insist that automation, both speeds, pitch control, cueing, and the original dust cover work properly; a fitted cartridge and recent service would make the asking price much easier to justify.
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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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