Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
Wow & Flutter %
Rumble [dB]
Speed
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Apan BMU 121 is a vintage belt-drive turntable from the 1970s, marketed primarily in Australasia. It is a close relative of the Apan BFU 121, sharing many design and performance characteristics, and is known for its solid build, reliable operation, and ease of use.
Key Technical Features
Drive System:
Belt drive with synchronous motor for stable and quiet operation.Speeds:
Supports 33 and 45 rpm playback speeds.Auto-Stop Feature:
Equipped with an automatic stop mechanism that halts platter rotation at the end of a record.Tonearm:
S-shaped tonearm designed for accurate tracking.
Compatible with standard moving magnet cartridges.Wow and Flutter:
Typically low wow and flutter values (similar to BFU 121, around 0.12% WRMS), ensuring stable speed and minimal pitch variation.Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
Good noise performance, typically above 48 dB SNR.Construction:
Robust plinth and chassis designed to minimize vibration and resonance.
RCA output connectors for easy connection to amplifiers.Additional Features:
Manual speed selection switch.
Simple, user-friendly controls.