Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
AC
Wow & Flutter %
0.05
Rumble [dB]
-53
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
440 x 145 x 355
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
300
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
S-Shape
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Akai BT100 is a fully automatic belt-drive turntable designed to blend classic vinyl playback with modern digital convenience and wireless streaming.
Technical Overview
Drive and Motor:
Quiet belt-drive system with DC motor.
Fully automatic operation with two speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm.
Wow and flutter: less than 0.25% (weighted at 3 kHz, JIS standard).
Signal-to-noise ratio: 64 dB (A-weighted, 20 kHz LPF).
Platter:
Plastic turntable platter.
Includes slipmat and 45 rpm adapter.
Tonearm and Cartridge:
Straight, low-mass tonearm with adjustable counterweight.
Equipped with a dual moving magnet (MM) phono cartridge for precise tracking.
Replaceable stylus (Akai CR250 compatible).
Connectivity and Features:
Built-in switchable phono pre-amplifier with RCA output for connection to traditional stereo systems or powered speakers.
Bluetooth 3.0 + EDR transmitter for wireless streaming to any Bluetooth-enabled speaker.
USB output for analog-to-digital conversion (16-bit, 44.1 or 48 kHz) to convert vinyl records into digital audio files.
1/8" headphone jack for private listening.
Fully automatic tonearm lift, start, stop, and return functions.
7"/12" record size selector.
Power supply: DC 12V, 0.5A.
Dimensions and Weight:
Dimensions: 420 mm (W) x 117 mm (H) x 357 mm (D) (16.5" x 4.6" x 14.1").
Weight: approximately 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs).
Included Accessories:
45 rpm adapter.
USB cable.
RCA audio cable.
Power adapter.