Akai AP-306C [1st unit] direct drive turntable - black :

Late 1970s direct drive drive turntable with Shure M70B cartridge, N70B stylus

Nice example, currently in use for phono testing

As usual, we prefer local pickup, or else if able to be arranged : delivery for $30 fee to Auckland Fri March 14 / Sat March 15th 2025

For courier : we remove counterweight, tracking force suspended weight, belt, platter & mat Further packing and taping for safety : with instructions for re-assembly Specifications : Vintage : 1978 to 1979 model Turntable platter : 314mm aluminium alloy diecast Drive system : direct drive, auto return Motor : DC servo motor Speed and pitch control : 33.33rpm, 45rpm: ±2.5% Speed accuracy : 1kHz ±0.15% Wow and flutter : 0.035% [DIN] Rumble : better than 49dB [DIN A], 70dB [DIN B] Tonearm type : static balanced type with anti-skating adjuster Arm length : 220mm Stylus pressure adjustment range : 0 to 3gm Applicable cartridge weight : 4 to 12grams Arm lifter : oil damped Overhang : 15mm Offset angle : 22.5° Horizontal tracking error : ± 2° Headshell weight : 7.8gm Cartridge : weight: 6.4gms Frequency response : 25Hz to 30kHz Output voltage : 6.5mV Channel separation : > 23dB Optimal stylus pressure : 2grams Dynamic compliance : 8 x 10-6 cm/dyne horizontal and vertical Dimensions [W x H x D] : 440 x 158 x 350mm Weight : 7.4kg - packed ~ 9kg