Akai AM A 301
A stereo integrated amplifier with documented service support and known restoration activity.
Overview
The Akai AM A 301 is a stereo integrated amplifier manufactured by Akai. It includes a phono equalizer amplifier, indicating support for turntable input. The unit is referenced in service documentation, aiding repair and technical evaluation. Owners have reported using it in home audio systems, including with cassette decks and turntables, and some have restored units after capacitor replacement.
Specifications
| Power output | 30W per channel into 8Ω (stereo) |
| Frequency response | 10Hz to 100kHz |
| Total harmonic distortion | 0.03% |
| Input sensitivity | 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line) |
| Signal to noise ratio | 76dB (MM), 100dB (line) |
| Output | 4V (Pre out) |
| Speaker load impedance | 4Ω to 16Ω |
| Semiconductors | 1 x IC, 48 x transistors, 22 x diodes |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 430 x 145 x 370mm |
| Weight | 9.5kg |
Design
The Akai AM A 301 is a stereo integrated amplifier with a phono equalizer amplifier.
Market
The Akai AM A 301 has appeared in used audio equipment listings and is tracked on HifiShark. One unit was offered for sale in a package priced at 13,500 Philippine Pesos. Restoration efforts have been documented, including recapping, with some users reporting reliability issues under heavy use, including multiple failures during home studio operation.
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