Turntable Details
Drive
Direct
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
0.05
Rumble [dB]
-70
Speed
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
310
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
6.10
S-shaped
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Akai AP-Q60 is a fully automatic, quartz-locked direct-drive turntable introduced in 1981. It features a compact design with user-friendly front panel controls and advanced motor technology for its time.
Technical Overview
Drive and Motor:
Direct drive DC servo motor with quartz control (called "Unitorque Discolith Drive" by Akai).
Quartz control can be deactivated to allow manual pitch adjustment.
Pitch control range: ±5%.
Speeds supported: 33⅓ and 45 rpm.
Wow and flutter: 0.05%.
Rumble: 70 dB.
Platter:
310 mm aluminum alloy die-cast platter designed for low resonance and smooth rotation.
Tonearm:
220 mm effective length S-shaped static balanced tonearm.
Offset angle: 22° 30'.
Overhang: 15 mm.
Factory-fitted with Akai PC-90 cartridge (sourced from Audio-Technica).
Cartridge weight range: 4 to 12 grams.
Operation and Features:
Fully automatic operation with front panel controls for all functions.
Repeat function for continuous playback of a favorite LP.
Built-in stroboscope lamp for speed verification.
Removable transparent dust cover.
Pitch control can be used with quartz control off; quartz lock ensures precise speed without adjustment.
Dimensions and Weight:
Dimensions: 440 mm (W) x 140 mm (H) x 403 mm (D).
Weight: approximately 6.1 kg.