Aiwa AP 2200 (1979–1980)
A direct-drive turntable from Aiwa's Mini Component My Pace5 series, sold in Japan for ¥44,800
Overview
The Aiwa AP 2200 - also known as the AIWA AP-D22 - is a direct-drive turntable made from 1979 to 1980. It belongs to Aiwa's "Mini Component My Pace5 series," a line of compact audio gear built for simplicity and integration. It has a front operation layout, auto-return and auto-stop, and a REC sync mechanism for use with compatible Aiwa tape decks. It comes with an MM type cartridge and a static balance J-shaped tone arm, mounted on a super solid resin cabinet with adjustable insulators.
Specifications
| Drive system | direct drive system |
| Motor | Linear Torque motor |
| Motor type | brushless type |
| Operation | front operation system |
| Features | auto-return and auto-stop mechanisms |
| Cartridge | Equipped with MM type cartridge |
| Arm lifter | oil dump type arm lifter |
| Cabinet | super solid resin cabinet |
| Insulator | can be adjusted back and forth |
| Dust cover | fleece top system |
| REC sync mechanism | Equipped with a REC sync mechanism |
| Turntable type | Linear Torque Direct Drive |
| Turntable platter | 30.6 cm aluminum die-cast, 1.0 kg |
| Wow flutter | 0.035%(WRMS) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 60dB(IEC-B) |
| Tone Arm Type | Static Balance J-Shaped Type |
| Tone Arm Effective length | 215mm |
| Cartridge Type | MM Type |
| Output voltage | 3mV |
| Optimum needle pressure | 2g |
| Applicable Cartridge Weight Range | 3.5g ~ 11g |
| Frequency characteristic | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| External dimensions | Width 424x Height 123x Depth 351 mm |
| Weight | 7kg |
Design
The motor design gets rid of the slots that cause cogging, in principle, which improves rotational stability. Measures are also taken to prevent howling, likely related to feedback suppression in the drive circuitry. The tone arm has an oil-damped lifter for smooth operation. The insulators adjust front to back, so the turntable can be set up on different surfaces.
Context
The AP 2200 was part of Aiwa's "Mini Component My Pace5 series," a compact audio system line built around clean integration and ease of use. Its REC sync mechanism could automatically start compatible Aiwa cassette decks, which made recording from vinyl simpler.
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