Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
0.04
Rumble [dB]
-70
Speed
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
6.70
Linear
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Akai AP-M77T is a fully automatic, midi-size belt-drive turntable featuring advanced technology for its class, introduced in the mid-1980s.
Technical Overview
Drive and Motor:
Belt drive system with DC servo motor.
Fully automatic operation.
Speeds supported: 33⅓ and 45 rpm.
Wow and flutter: 0.04% WRMS.
Rumble: 70 dB.
Platter:
Aluminum alloy die-cast platter designed for low resonance and smooth rotation.
Tonearm:
Dynamic balanced linear tracking tonearm utilizing an optical sensor.
Effective length: 90 mm.
Overhang: 0 mm (linear tracking design).
Optimal stylus pressure: fixed at 1.25 grams.
Features:
Microcomputer-controlled operation for precision and reliability.
Designed to work well in combination with other components in Akai’s Clarity series.
Optical sensor and high-performance servo circuit enhance cartridge performance.
Compact dimensions: approximately 350 x 115 x 250 mm.
Weight: about 6.7 kg.
Additional Notes:
The linear tracking tonearm eliminates tracking angle error by keeping the stylus tangent to the groove.
Fixed tracking force simplifies setup.
Replacement parts such as stylus and belts are available.
Suitable for users seeking precise, low-distortion vinyl playback in a compact form factor.