Hi,
I recently purshased, for very cheap, a Technics SL-B2 that didn't work that well. After some touch ups, it runs alright, but it's not exactly perfect. It sometimes need pitching assistance. But it's runnable.
Now I needed a second turntable for the dining room, and I brought home a free Fisher Studio-Standard MT-32A. It was broken, I made it run, it's alright now. Super cheap TT and sounds better than it looks... I'd keep it as a backup or I'd give it to a friend.
All while setting up my stereo systems in my new appartment, my mother sent me this picture, asking me if I wanted this TT. I suspect it's an AKAI AP-100, but I don't see the whole thing on the photo.
So, basically, I'd have all of them for free. In this case, I will definitely try to get my hands on the AKAI (and also the rest of the sound system too). But I wanted to know a few things.
First, is the AKAI the superior model (higher-end) compared to the Technics? I do know that the SL-B2 was the entry-level of Technics. But I don't know anything about AKAI and how their line works. As for Technics, I got to know a little about their models.
Second, are AKAI generally regarded as a good turntable brand? I do know they made good tape decks, at least that's what I read on here. But there isn't much information about the TTs. I have seen the reviews of both TTs on another website, but all in all, most reviews are positive for both.
Third, it might not work anymore. How much would be too much to spend to get an AKAI AP-100 to work?
Thanks a lot if you have read all the way here !
I recently purshased, for very cheap, a Technics SL-B2 that didn't work that well. After some touch ups, it runs alright, but it's not exactly perfect. It sometimes need pitching assistance. But it's runnable.
Now I needed a second turntable for the dining room, and I brought home a free Fisher Studio-Standard MT-32A. It was broken, I made it run, it's alright now. Super cheap TT and sounds better than it looks... I'd keep it as a backup or I'd give it to a friend.
All while setting up my stereo systems in my new appartment, my mother sent me this picture, asking me if I wanted this TT. I suspect it's an AKAI AP-100, but I don't see the whole thing on the photo.
So, basically, I'd have all of them for free. In this case, I will definitely try to get my hands on the AKAI (and also the rest of the sound system too). But I wanted to know a few things.
First, is the AKAI the superior model (higher-end) compared to the Technics? I do know that the SL-B2 was the entry-level of Technics. But I don't know anything about AKAI and how their line works. As for Technics, I got to know a little about their models.
Second, are AKAI generally regarded as a good turntable brand? I do know they made good tape decks, at least that's what I read on here. But there isn't much information about the TTs. I have seen the reviews of both TTs on another website, but all in all, most reviews are positive for both.
Third, it might not work anymore. How much would be too much to spend to get an AKAI AP-100 to work?
Thanks a lot if you have read all the way here !
