Akai AP 207 (1978)
A direct-drive, fully automatic turntable introduced in 1978, built in Japan during the late 1970s.
Overview
The Akai AP 207 is a direct-drive, fully automatic turntable made in Japan and introduced around 1978. It shares a service manual with the AP-307, so the two models are closely related. It plays at 33 and 45 rpm and has a static balanced tonearm. It is described as compact yet capable and incredibly well built. Some units still run reliably despite their age, and owners note solid speed stability and sound quality.
Specifications
| Drive type | DIRECT DRIVE |
| Operation | FULLY AUTOMATIC |
| Speeds | 33 and 45rpm |
| Wow and flutter | 0.025% |
| Rumble | better than 70dB |
| Tonearm type | static balanced type |
| Speed accuracy | 1,000 Hz +/-0.15% |
| Weight | about 15lbs |
Design
The AP 207 is direct-drive and fully automatic, with a static balanced tonearm for tracking. It is described as compact yet capable and incredibly well built.
Market
Units have been listed for sale on eBay, Reverb, and HiFiShark. One reported sale was at $125, and another unit was listed at $185 in used condition. Some owners have reported past speed stability issues, though the turntable still works after decades of storage.
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