Akai BT500

The Akai Professional BT500 is a premium belt-drive turntable designed for audiophiles who want to combine vintage vinyl playback with modern digital convenience.

Technical Overview

Drive and Motor:

• Belt-driven with an isolated DC motor to minimize noise and vibration.

• Low wow and flutter (<0.2% weighted at 3 kHz JIS).

• Signal-to-noise ratio: 67 dB (A-weighted).

Platter:

• Heavy die-cast anti-resonance aluminum platter.

• Includes a non-slip rubber mat to prevent record slippage.

Tonearm:

• Low-mass straight aluminum tonearm with adjustable counterweight for precise tracking.

• Precision damped cueing mechanism.

• Removable headshell with a pre-mounted high-quality Audio-Technica dual moving magnet cartridge (AT95E) with elliptical stylus.

Playback Speeds:

• Supports 33⅓ and 45 RPM.

Connectivity:

• Built-in switchable phono pre-amplifier allowing connection to traditional stereo systems or powered speakers.

• Gold-plated RCA jacks for optimum signal transfer.

• USB output for digital conversion of vinyl records to MP3 or WAV files via included software.

• Wireless Bluetooth streaming capability to any Bluetooth-enabled speaker.

Additional Features:

• Unique leveling bubble with adjustable feet for perfectly level setup.

• Luxurious walnut finish with brushed aluminum controls.

• Includes 45 RPM adapter, RCA cable, USB cable, and replaceable stylus.

• Power: 12V DC, 500mA.

Dimensions and Weight:

• Dimensions: 444 x 364 x 123 mm (17.48" x 14.3" x 4.84").

• Weight: approximately 6.3 kg (13.8 lbs).