a modern belt-drive turntable with Bluetooth connectivity, designed for easy analog playback.

Overview

The Akai BT-500 is a 2-speed belt-drive turntable made by AKAI Professional, supporting 33⅓ and 45 RPM playback. It features an isolated DC motor, which helps reduce vibration transmission to the platter for more stable rotation. The turntable includes built-in wireless streaming via Bluetooth, allowing direct playback to modern audio systems without external receivers. Its signal-to-noise ratio is rated at 67 dB (A-weighted), indicating a clean audio signal path for a consumer-grade turntable.

Design

The BT-500 uses a belt-drive system powered by an isolated DC motor, a design choice that minimizes motor noise and improves speed consistency. It is marketed as an "audiophile belt-drive turntable" with wireless streaming capability, blending analog playback with digital convenience. The unit’s construction emphasizes functional integration of modern wireless tech into a traditional turntable form.

eBay Listings

Akai Professional BT-500 Turntable w/Cover And Power Cord. T

$480

AKAI Professional BT-500 Bluetooth Belt Drive Turntable USB

$600

AC Adapter For Akai Professional BT500 BT-500 Belt Drive DJ

$7.89

AC Adapter for Akai Professional BT-500 BT500 Belt Drive DJ

$17.28

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