AIWA AP-D7
¥ 44,800 (sold from 1979 to 1980)
Commentary
Front loading type record player of mini component My Pace series.
It uses a front loading system, so there is no need to leave space above the player.
In this system, the tray and turntable sheet are moved forward and backward by button operation. To play a record, set the record in the tray like a CD. Then press the PLAY button to move it backward and further press it to start playing.
Also, all the arm operation is done on the front panel.
The mechanism uses a direct drive system, and the drive motor is a 4-phase 8-pole linear torque type.
Equipped with a repeat mechanism.
The sound quality is improved by using a special resin concrete sheet.
Equipped with a VM type cartridge.
Static balance J-shaped tone arm is used for the tone arm.
Equipped with a synchronized mechanism.
Model Rating
| Type | Record player |
| <Turntable portion> | |
| Type | Linear Torque Direct Drive |
| Turntable | 30 cm aluminum die-cast, 1.3 kg |
| Wow flutter | 0.028%(WRMS) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 75dB(DIN-B) |
| Tone Arm Section | |
| Type | Static balance type |
| Effective length | 215mm |
| Cartridge Section | |
| Type | VM Type |
| Output voltage | 2.5mV |
| Optimum needle pressure | 2g |
| Applicable Cartridge Weight Range | 3.5g ~ 14g |
| Frequency characteristic | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| <General> | |
| External dimensions | Width 450x Height 106.5x Depth 375 mm |
| Weight | 7kg |
| Attachment | Synchronized operation |