Turntable Details
Drive
Direct
Motor
AC
Wow & Flutter %
0.03
Rumble [dB]
-73
Speed
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
3.80
Straight
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Akai AP-A2C is a semi-automatic, 2-speed direct-drive turntable produced around 1984–1985. It is essentially the same as the Akai AP-A2 but comes factory-fitted with a cartridge, making it ready to use out of the box.
Technical Overview
Drive and Motor:
Direct drive system powered by a DC servo motor.
Speeds supported: 33⅓ and 45 rpm.
Wow and flutter: approximately 0.03% WRMS, indicating excellent speed stability.
Signal-to-noise ratio: around 73 dB.
Platter:
Aluminum alloy die-cast platter designed for smooth rotation and low resonance.
Tonearm:
Static balanced straight tonearm.
Effective length: 220 mm.
Overhang: 15 mm.
Oil-damped cueing lever for smooth stylus placement.
Compatible with P-Mount cartridges, simplifying cartridge installation without alignment adjustments.
Cartridge:
The "C" suffix indicates the turntable includes a factory-installed cartridge, often an Akai PC-33 or similar P-Mount cartridge.
Cartridge and stylus are user-replaceable.
Construction and Dimensions:
Dimensions: approximately 440 mm (W) x 346.5 mm (D) x 94 mm (H).
Weight: about 3.8 kg.
Compact and lightweight design.
Includes a dust cover.
Additional Features:
Semi-automatic operation with auto-return tonearm.
Known for smooth, reliable operation and good sound quality for an entry-level direct-drive turntable.
Easy speed adjustment via screwdriver access holes.
Often praised for being a good budget turntable with surprisingly musical sound.