Akai AP-A1: Thrift store find & repair

[@gerardoviaumollinedo1191]

Somebody gave me an AP X1, It had the problem of not stoping automatically. At the end you show the hole for fixing that, thank you very much!

[@dansmestad5813]

I had exactly the same issue. Did what you did and my table is back in-service. Great video, thank you for your work and easy talk through!

[@dansmestad5813]

Do you have a website?

[@TurntableGuy]

@@dansmestad5813 No, only my youtube channel. thanks for watching.

[@leoz6338]

I have the AP-B1. Have used it almost daily for 35 years with no problems. Knock on plastic.

[@Daijyobanai]

This is near identical to the Akai AP-X1 I have. Just having you point to the areas that effect skating is a huge bonus. Going to have another look at mine when I get off work. The X1 is has the same tone arm, uses a PC-35 cartridge with a RS-33 stylus, all P4d. The only real differences I can see with the A1 and X1 are cosmetic. Thanks for the video, this is what I really needed. I got the X1 with an Akai Am-A2 amp I wanted, but as the record player and amp and other components are all styled the same I thought I would see if at was any use, but I couldn't get it to play through a whole record without jumping and skipping (new stylus too). Now I have everything I need to do a proper service. Thanks Turntable Guy!

[@TurntableGuy]

There are two points where the skating spring can be attached. One is under the "fake" skating cover and the other is in the position in the video.

[@jackcarr5165]

You sir are a legend

[@umeshupadhyay...]

The straifgt object is a thin anti sketing spring.

[@user-sj4ls8jc4i]

Hi, could u maybe help me putting back together these wires? Got one loose blue and one yellow that still needs a spot... can I post a picture somewhere?

[@ColtLuger]

Hey, not related to this video but I just watched your video on the SL-23 service, helped me out immensely BTW, Thanks! I recently picked one up and although it's in great running shape it was in a smokers house and the finish has yellowed somewhat, any idea of what's best to clean that type of finish? Love the content.

[@TurntableGuy]

Most SL-23s have yellowed from age. I use glass cleaner and a toothbrush to scrub the grime off, but it's doubtful you'll get rid of the yellowing.

[@rotemcohen6239]

Can you explain how do you repair the belts? Put it inside a bowl, with boiled water Plus putting it inside the microwave for 2-3 minutes?

[@TurntableGuy]

Put it in a bowl with hot water and then bring it to a boil in the microwave for a few minutes.

[@rotemcohen6239]

@@TurntableGuy thanks! Should clean with dishing liquid soap? Btw, i really like your channel! Great videos, learned a lot from you!

[@TurntableGuy]

@@rotemcohen6239 soap and water is fine. isopropyl alcohol is my preference

[@vanillag1979]

Opened mine up and found the anti skating spring missing, any idea where i can possibly get one?

[@TurntableGuy]

Perhaps from another parts unit. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

[@vanillag1979]

@@TurntableGuy Okay thank you! Was worried about not having it. It seemed like i have the same issue’s you had in this video. Thank you!

[@rohitsoodthedreammakers]

Can you please let me know how can we adjust the speed my turntable is running 10% Faster

[@TurntableGuy]

There should be trimmers (potentiometers) on the motor board.

[@rohitsoodthedreammakers]

@@TurntableGuy thank you so much

[@Paolitta27]

I have the same turntable, it's been sitting in a box until I can decide what to with it. Last time I tried playing it, it worked, but the sound was so low and sounded like far away, I figured something is wrong with the RCA cable and gave up. Any ideas?

[@TurntableGuy]

Sounds like you didn't plug it into a Phono input.

[@Paolitta27]

@@TurntableGuy I'm not sure what you mean, but I plugged it into the same system that I have my other turntable plugged in (sunbwoofer/speakers) and that one worked fine.

[@Paolitta27]

@@TurntableGuy Sony Subwoofer is SRS-D2 Speakers SS-H701

[@dansmestad5813]

My AP-A1 has low output as well.

[@umeshupadhyay...]

Cartridge may be weak .Replace with other T4P cartridge and check .

[@debbieverret4033]

So was the crack caused by the manufacturer? Or was it abuse by the user? Nice turntable, its amazing how simple it is on the inside. Great video.

[@TurntableGuy]

The crack is caused by old, brittle plastic eventually cracking under the load of a metal screw and nut. The constant back-and-forth of the tonearm will eventually cause it to break.