Aiwa AP-2100 (1975)
A belt-drive turntable introduced in 1975, designed for precise vinyl playback with a statically balanced tonearm.
Overview
The Aiwa AP-2100 is a turntable manufactured by Aiwa and introduced in 1975. It features a belt-drive system and supports standard vinyl playback speeds of 33 1/3 and 45 rpm. The turntable includes an S-shaped, statically balanced tonearm with an effective length of 212 mm and uses an SME Type H-4 bayonet fitting for the headshell. Designed for accuracy, it exhibits low wow and flutter at 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
Replacement belts for the Aiwa AP-2100 are available new, such as the KP Components and LP Gear models compatible with part numbers AF-5050 and AP-5080. A current market listing also offers a replacement headshell featuring 5N pure silver Litz wiring.
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