Aiwa AP-2100 (1975)
A belt-drive turntable from 1975 with a statically balanced tonearm, built for precise vinyl playback.
Overview
The Aiwa AP-2100 is a belt-drive turntable made by Aiwa and introduced in 1975. It plays standard vinyl speeds, 33 1/3 and 45 rpm. The tonearm is S-shaped and statically balanced, with an effective length of 212 mm. The headshell mounts on an SME Type H-4 bayonet fitting. Wow and flutter is low, 0.06% (wrms). The unit measures 440 x 134 x 363 mm and weighs 6 kg.
Specifications
| Drive | Belt |
| Speed | 33 1/3 / 45 rpm |
| Turntable Diameter | 300 mm |
| Turntable Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Turntable Material | Zinc die casting |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 440 x 134 x 363 mm |
| Weight | 6 kg |
| Tonearm | S-shaped, statically balanced |
| Effective Length | 212 mm |
| Headshell Fitting | SME Type H-4 Bayonet Fitting |
| Recommended Tracking Force | 3.0g (2.5 – 3.5g) |
| Wow and Flutter | 0.06 per cent (wrms) |
| Original Price | Approx. $150 USD / 480 DM |
Market
You can still buy new replacement belts for the AP-2100. KP Components and LP Gear make models compatible with part numbers AF-5050 and AP-5080. One current market listing also offers a replacement headshell with 5N pure silver Litz wiring.
Similar items on eBay
No exact Aiwa AP 2100 listings are live right now — these searches show current Aiwa and similar vintage audio gear on eBay:
As an eBay Partner, we earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support our independent vintage technology research.
Related Models
- Aiwa AP-2300 (1978)
- Aiwa AP-2500 (1978)
- Aiwa AP 2200
- Aiwa AP-D80 (1987)
- Garrard SP (1975)
- Luxman PD-310 (1981)
- Luxman PD-555 (1983)
- Thorens TD-124 (1957–1967)
- Harman Kardon kardon-turntables (1975)
- Onkyo CP-1020 (1979)