Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
AC
Wow & Flutter %
0.06
Rumble [dB]
-65
Speed
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
4.20
Straight
1982
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
$100
Additional information
The Akai AP-B110 is a semi-automatic, 2-speed belt-drive turntable produced in the early 1980s (circa 1982–1984), made in Japan. It is designed for reliable vinyl playback with straightforward operation.
Technical Overview
Drive and Motor:
Belt drive system.
Motor: 4-pole AC synchronous motor.
Speeds supported: 33⅓ and 45 rpm.
Wow and flutter: approximately 0.06%.
Rumble: around -70 dB, indicating low background noise.
Tonearm and Cartridge:
Integrated tonearm with a spherical stylus tip.
Typically fitted with a magnetic cartridge (often replaced or upgraded by users).
Semi-automatic operation with auto-return tonearm.
Construction and Dimensions:
Materials: primarily plastics with aluminum alloy die-cast platter.
Dimensions: approximately 440 mm (W) x 130 mm (H) x 370 mm (D).
Weight: about 4.1 kg (9 pounds).
Comes with a dust cover.
Performance Notes:
The sound was noted in a 1983 HiFi Choice review as thin and tinny with weak bass and metallic treble, indicating it was an entry-level model with modest sound quality.
Suitable for casual listening rather than audiophile use.
Power:
Available in various voltages depending on region (100V, 120V, 220V, 240V).