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, indicating a close design relationship between the two models. Described as compact yet capable and incredibly well built, it supports playback at 33 and 45 rpm and features a static balanced tonearm. Despite its age, some units continue to operate reliably, with owners noting 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 uses a direct-drive system and operates fully automatically, 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 platforms like eBay, Reverb, and HiFiShark, with one reported sale at $125 and another listed at $185 in used condition. Some owners have reported past speed stability issues, though the turntable remains functional even after decades of storage.
eBay Listings
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