Turntable Details
Drive
Direct
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
0.04
Rumble [dB]
-70
Speed
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
314
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
7.40
S-shaped
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Akai AP-206C is a 2-speed direct-drive turntable with auto-return, produced in Japan between 1978 and 1980. It is a solidly built, mid-range model known for reliable performance and precise speed control.
Technical Overview
Platter and Drive:
314 mm die-cast aluminum alloy platter designed for smooth rotation and low resonance.
Direct drive system with auto-return function.
Motor: DC servo motor controlled by a frequency generator for stable speed.
Speed and pitch control: 33⅓ and 45 rpm with ±2.5% pitch adjustment.
Wow and flutter: 0.035%.
Rumble: better than 70 dB.
Tonearm:
Static balanced tonearm with anti-skate adjustment.
Effective length: 220 mm.
Overhang: 15 mm.
Offset angle: 22.5 degrees.
Cartridge weight range: 4 to 12 grams.
Construction and Dimensions:
Dimensions: 440 mm (W) x 158 mm (H) x 350 mm (D).
Weight: approximately 7.4 kg.
Typically housed in a wood veneer or metal plinth.
Includes a transparent dust cover.
Additional Features:
Semi-automatic operation with auto-return tonearm.
Known for stable speed control and quiet operation.
Compatible with a variety of cartridges; often fitted originally with Akai PC-100 cartridge.
Requires a phono preamplifier or phono input on an amplifier for proper signal amplification.