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
7.90
S-shaped
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Akai AP-306C is a 2-speed quartz lock direct-drive turntable produced in Japan between 1978 and 1980. It is an enhanced version of the AP-306, featuring precise quartz-controlled speed stability and solid construction.
Technical Overview
Platter and Drive:
314 mm aluminum alloy die-cast platter designed for smooth rotation and low resonance.
Quartz lock direct drive system with auto-return function.
Motor: DC servo motor controlled by a frequency generator for highly 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 adjustable anti-skate.
Effective length: 220 mm.
Cartridge weight range: 4 to 12 grams.
Overhang: 15 mm.
Offset angle: 22.5 degrees.
Construction and Dimensions:
Dimensions: 440 mm (W) x 158 mm (H) x 350 mm (D).
Weight: approximately 7.9 kg.
Available in silver or black finishes.
Includes a transparent dust cover.
Additional Features:
Quartz lock ensures highly accurate and stable platter speed, superior to standard direct drive systems.
Auto-return tonearm for convenience.
Strobe and pitch controls for fine speed adjustment.
Compatible with a variety of cartridges; often originally fitted with Akai PC-100 IM cartridge.
Known for quiet operation and reliable performance.
The quartz lock feature allows disabling pitch control for consistent playback speed.