These Akai AP-002 turntables are just the coolest looking from the Japanese 1970's golden era of Hi Fi
Note the very nice lever action Raise/Lower and Cut controls
Akai AP-002 turntable tonearm assembly (plus some extras such as the floating suspension springs)
Original Akai product
Described by Akai as a static balanced, tubular arm with inside force canceller and lateral weights
Visually it looks very impressive!
Items that are EXCLUDED from this offering:
NO cartridge supplied
NO headshell supplied
No tonearm rest supplied
Besides the above items, all remaining tonearm related items are included i.e counter balance, lateral weights, raise/lower piston, lever control assemblies
Everything in the photographs is supplied, including original screws, springs and circlips
Although this is a simple auto return turntable mechanism, a copy of the service manual (pdf format) will be supplied which outlines all of the major components supplied and provides exploded views of how they all fit together.
CONDITION:
Used, but all components are clean and have not been damaged during disassembly. ALL components are supplied, right down to the screws, springs and circlips.
All components have been kept and will be supplied in a sealed plastic bag
TESTING:
Removed from a Akai AP-002 immediately prior to advertising, fully functioning