

NEW LISTING (Click on
above thumbnails to enlarge photos)
AKAI REEL TO REEL R2R 250D
4-TRACK STEREO / 2-CHANNEL
3-HEAD / 3-SPEED / 3-MOTOR
DIRECT DRIVE
1/4" STEREO TAPE DECK
"WORLD AC POWER" ™
Circa 1970's
SOLD 9/29/05
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NEW LISTING
11/10/05
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AKAI
MODEL
1710W
4-TRACK
/ 2-CHANNEL
5-TUBE
STEREO OPEN REEL TO REEL
3-SPEED 1/4"
TAPE DECK
w/ BUILT-IN AMP & SPEAKERS
"WORLD
AC POWER" ™
Circa 1971-78
SOLD 12/2/05 |


NEW LISTING
3/11/05
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AKAI
MODEL
1722 II
4-TRACK
/ 2-CHANNEL
STEREO OPEN REEL TO REEL
2-SPEEDS
1/4" TAPE DECK w/ BUILT-IN AMP &
SPEAKERS
Circa mid
1978-81
SOLD 3/27/05 |

NEW
LISTING
10/13/08
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warranty
AKAI
MODEL 1722W
#...0355
4-TRACK / 2-CHANNEL
STEREO
OPEN
REEL TO REEL
2-SPEEDS
1/4" TAPE DECK
w/ BUILT-IN AMP & SPEAKERS
Circa mid
1977-78
"WORLD
AC POWER"
™
MIJ
SOLD 12/8/08
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NEW
LISTING
9/14/05
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AKAI
MODEL 1730-DSS
4-TRACK STEREO / 4-CHANNEL
QUAD / SURROUND SOUND / 2-CHANNEL STEREO
3-HEAD / 2-SPEED
REEL TO REEL R2R
1/4" TAPE DECK
Circa 1973-77
SOLD 10/18/05
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NEW LISTING
9/19/07
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warranty
AKAI
MODEL 1730-SS
1730SS
#...0139
4-TRACK STEREO / 4-CHANNEL
QUAD / SURROUND SOUND /
2-CHANNEL STEREO
3-HEAD / 2-SPEED
REEL TO REEL R2R
1/4" TAPE DECK
SOLD 2/22/08 |
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NEW LISTING
10/24/06
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warranty
AKAI
MODEL 4000DB
STEREO REEL TO
REEL
SOLD 12/11/06
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NEW LISTING 4/19/13
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warranty
VINTAGE AKAI REEL TO REEL
AKAI 4000DB REEL TO REEL TAPE DECK
STEREO 2-CHANNEL OR MONO 4-CHANNEL
2-SPEED, 3-HEADS W/ DOLBY NR
¼” X 5” OR 7” TAPE
#...0294
Circa 1977
MIJ
SOLD 5/6/13
SHIPPING TO CALIFORNIA
ü
Our technician has completely gone
through and 'Certified' this unit.
ü
Everything was cleaned inside and out including all switches,
controls and contacts.
ü
Tape Monitor switch repaired for proper operation.
ü
Entire internal transport mechanism disassembled, cleaned of old
grease, re-lubed, reassembled and adjusted to spec.
ü
Rubber pinch roller has been reconditioned.
ü
New main drive belt and counter belt installed.
ü
Capstan cleaned and burnished.
ü
Flywheel thrust bracket removed, bearing surface cleaned and
re-lubed, then reinstalled and adjusted.
ü
All internal pots and controls cleaned and tested for noise-free
function. Both playback level and meter level internal pots adjusted
using factory service manual and test tones.
ü
Dolby 400Hz reference tone calibrated.
ü
Both spindles in perfect alignment and reel locks work perfectly
with no missing fins.
ü
Brake pads reconditioned on both sides and are in good shape.
ü
Head alignment / azimuth has been checked with factory 'STL' test
tapes and an O-Scope for peak performance.
Head alignment done w/ factory test tones @ 10k & 15kHz.
Heads are in great shape as well, with many years of performance
left in them.
ü
Heads and entire transport cleaned and electronically de-mag'd.
ü
Play 'cam dogs' have ZERO deterioration and are LIKE NEW. This is a
‘MUST INSPECT’ item on Akai reel to reel, '2-lever transport'
decks!!!
ü
Plays and records very well. We tested with a myriad of tapes once
restoration was complete. This is a great sounding tape deck.
ü
Speed checked to 98% accuracy!
Cosmetically the deck
looks great. Just over 7 hours invested in this deck’s refurb. It’s
READY TO GO!
Great cosmetic condition Akai 4000DB. Wood grain,
vinyl wrapped wood cabinet and cover. This is one of the few reel to
reel decks we get in that make it to our finished page. Great
performer for playing back your old reel to reel tapes. If you're
looking for a reel to reel deck to "actually use" here you go. Only
about 25% of the used Reel decks out there can be "practically"
restored to working order. Looks and sounds great! This is a Solid
State, not tube unit. Will play 5"and 7" reels.
AKAI 4000DB
Features
Include:
- Two spe...
HEY, WHY ALL THE 'X'd' OUT /
OMITTED SPECS AND TEXT?
...
tape ends
Original AKAI 4000DB Specs:
Motor:
4-pole induction 1-speed motor @ 1800 RPM (utilizes speed / capstan
sleeve to change speeds)
Reel capacity:
Up to 7" reel
Heads (3):
One Erase Head, One Micron-
HEY, WHY ALL THE 'X'd' OUT /
OMITTED SPECS AND TEXT?
Record Head
Track system:
4-track 2-channel stereo / monaural system
Tape Speed:
3 ¾, and 7 ½ Inches Per Second +/- x% (again, we tested this deck
after our refurbishment at 1k=980, which is 98%!)
Wow & Flutter: <xxx%
RMS (7.5 ips)
<xx% RMS @ 3-3/4 ips
Frequency Response:
3x,000 Hz
±
3db at 7 ½ IPS (w/ extended range tape)
3xxx6,000 Hz ± 3db at 3 ¾ IPS (w/ extended range tape)
Distortion :
< xx% at 1kHz & 0 VU
S/N:
>x0 db @ 7.5 ips
Input Levels:
Mic - >0.x5 mv @ 5k Ohms
HEY, WHY ALL THE 'X'd' OUT /
OMITTED SPECS AND TEXT?
Line - >x0 mv @ 150k Ohms
DIN - > 7mv (LOW)
Output Levels:
0.xxV (0 dB)) utilizing a recorded level of '0' dB @ 250Hz, DIN at
0.5 V
Erase Ratio: >xx dB.
Cross talk:
>xxdB stereo / >65 dB mono
Record Bias Freq:
xx khz +/- 5%
Bias Leakage:
<-xx UV, Dolby off
Fast Wind Times:
280 seconds using 1800 feet tape
Recording / Playback Times: 4 hrs stereo recording @ 7.5 IPS w/ 1200 ft.
Tape
Input jacks: (2) Microphone: 0.25 mV, (2) Line 50 mV,
DIN >2.5 mV
Required microphone impedance: 600 ohms
HEY, WHY ALL THE 'X'd' OUT /
OMITTED SPECS AND TEXT?
Again, this deck was restored for both
Recording and Playback. As stated earlier we have completely gone
through it cleaning, lubing, adjusting, demagnetizing and testing
everything. Pinch roller and heads all in fine condition!!! Face is
made of beautiful brushed Aluminum. Case is also in great shape with
only a small veneer
chip to the left edge panel.
If you need a deck for transferring your reel to reel tapes to
another media, making new tapes / recordings or just listening to
your tapes, then you won't be disappointed in this one. Measures
17.25" wide x 12.5" tall x 9" deep and weighs 29 lbs unpacked.
E-copies in pdf of the owners manual can be emailed to the
purchaser. Does come with a standard plastic, take-up reel.
Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty.
(Reels & tape shown in photos not included, but are sometimes
available)
Cond.
8.5
AKAI 4000DB REEL-TO-REEL TAPE RECORDER
SOLD 5/6/13
SHIPPING TO CALIFORNIA
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www.oaktreevintage.com / Oak Tree Enterprises, LLC. See 'Copyright
Information' page for details)
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NEW LISTING
1/16/07
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warranty
AKAI 4000DS REEL TO REEL TAPE DECK
SOLD 1/17/07 |

NEW LISTING
5/25/11 (Click on above
thumbnails to enlarge photos)
warranty
AKAI
OPEN
REEL-TO-REEL TAPE RECORDER
MODEL
4000DS
1/4" 4-TRACK / 2-CHANNEL
STEREO
3-HEADS / 2-SPEEDS
AUTO-REVERSE
OPEN REEL TO REEL
TAPE DECK
#...2769
Circa 1973-76
SOLD 6/16/11

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NEW LISTING 4/19/13
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warranty
AKAI 4000DS REEL TO REEL TAPE DECK
STEREO 2-CHANNEL OR MONO 4-CHANNEL
2-SPEED, 3-HEADS
¼” X 5” OR 7” TAPE
#...0542
Circa 1977
"WORLD AC POWER" ™
MIJ
SOLD 7/8/13
SHIPPING TO NEW HAMPSHIRE
ü
Our technician has completely gone through
and 'Certified' this unit.
ü
Everything was cleaned inside and out including all switches, controls
and contacts.
ü
Tape Monitor switch repaired for proper operation.
ü
Entire internal transport mechanism disassembled, cleaned of old grease,
re-lubed, reassembled and adjusted to spec.
ü
Rubber pinch roller has been reconditioned.
ü
New main drive belt and counter belt installed.
ü
Capstan cleaned and burnished.
ü
Flywheel thrust bracket removed, bearing surface cleaned and re-lubed,
then reinstalled and adjusted.
ü
All internal pots and controls cleaned and tested for noise-free
function. Both playback level and meter level internal pots adjusted
using factory service manual and test tones.
ü
Dolby 400Hz reference tone calibrated.
ü
Both spindles in perfect alignment and reel locks work perfectly with no
missing fins.
ü
Brake pads reconditioned on both sides and are in good shape.
ü
Head alignment / azimuth has been checked with factory 'STL' test tapes
and an O-Scope for peak performance.
Head alignment done w/ factory test tones @ 10k & 15kHz.
Heads
are in great shape as well, with many years of performance left in them.
ü
Heads and entire transport cleaned and electronically de-mag'd.
ü
Play 'cam dogs' have ZERO deterioration and are LIKE NEW. This is a
‘MUST INSPECT’ item on Akai reel to reel, '2-lever transport' decks!!!
ü
Plays and records very well. We tested with a myriad of tapes once
restoration was complete. This is a great sounding tape deck.
ü
Speed checked to 99% accuracy!
Cosmetically the deck
looks great. Just over 8 hours invested in this deck’s refurb. It’s
READY TO GO!

Wood
cabinet and cover. This is one of the few reel to reel decks we get in
that make it to our finished page. Great performer for playing back your
old reel to reel tapes. If you're looking for a reel to reel deck to
"actually use" here you go. Only about 25 % of the used Reel decks out
there can be "practically" restored to working order. Looks and sounds
great! This is a Solid State, not tube unit. Will play 5"and 7" reels.
AKAI 4000DS
Features
Include:
- Two
HEY, WHY ALL THE 'X'd' OUT /
OMITTED SPECS AND TEXT?
- Front mounted ¼” Stereo Headphone Jack
- Standard RCA I/O’s
- Selectable Hi-...
HEY, WHY ALL THE 'X'd' OUT /
OMITTED SPECS AND TEXT?
...play and fast wind functions
- Auto Shut-Off of power selector when tape ends
Original AKAI
4000DS Specs:
Motor:
4-pole induction 1-speed motor @ 1800 RPM (utilizes speed / capstan
sleeve to change speeds)
Reel capacity:
Up to 7" reel
Heads
(3):
One Erase Head, One Micron-Gap Playback / One
Micron-Gap Record Head
Track
system:
4-track 2-channel stereo / monaural system
Tape
Speed:
3 ¾, and 7 ½ Inches Per Second +/- xx% (again, we tested this deck after
our refurbishment at 1k=1001, which is x%!)
Wow &
Flutter: <0.xx% RMS (7.5 ips)
<0.xx% RMS @ 3-3/4 ips
Frequency Response:
3x000 Hz
±
3db at 7 ½ IPS (w/ extended range tape)
3xx6,000 Hz ± 3db at 3 ¾ IPS (w/ extended range tape)
Distortion :
< xx% at 1kHz & 0 VU
S/N:
>xx db @ 7.5 ips
Input
Levels:
Mic - >0x5 mv @ 5k Ohms
Line - >x mv @ 150k Ohms
DIN - > 7mv (LOW)
Output Levels:
1xV / 4dB (+/- 1dB) utilizing a recorded level of '0' dB @ 250Hz
Erase Ratio: >xx dB.
Cross talk:
>xxdB stereo
Record Bias Freq:
xxx khz +/- 5%
Fast
Wind Times:
200 seconds using 1200 feet tape
Recording / Playback Times: 4 hrs stereo recording @ 7.5 IPS w/ 1200 ft.
Tape
Input jacks: (2) Microphone: 0x mV, (2) Line
x0 mV
Required microphone impedance: 600 ohms
HEY, WHY ALL THE 'X'd' OUT /
OMITTED SPECS AND TEXT?
Again, this deck was
restored for both Recording and Playback. As stated earlier we have
completely gone through it cleaning, lubing, adjusting, demagnetizing
and testing everything. Pinch roller and heads all in fine condition!!!
Face is made of beautiful brushed Aluminum.
Overall cosmetics has VERY LITTLE wear and unit looks
GREAT! If you need a deck for transferring your reel to reel
tapes to another media, making new tapes / recordings or just listening
to your tapes, then you won't be disappointed in this one. Measures
17.25" wide x 12.5" tall x 9" deep and weighs 29 lbs unpacked. Copies of
the owners manual and service manual can be emailed to the purchaser.
Does come with a standard plastic, take-up reel. Includes our standard
90 day limited warranty.
(Reels & tape shown in photos not included, but are sometimes available)
AKAI 4000DS REEL-TO-REEL TAPE RECORDER
Cond. 8.5+
SOLD 7/8/13
SHIPPING TO NEW HAMPSHIRE
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www.oaktreevintage.com / Oak Tree Enterprises, LLC. See 'Copyright
Information' page for details)
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NEW LISTING
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AKAI
MODEL 4000DS MK II
4-TRACK STEREO / 2-CHANNEL 3-HEAD
OPEN
REEL TO REEL 1/4" TAPE DECK WITH
"SOUND-ON-SOUND" Circa 1976-78
SOLD 3/23/05
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NEW LISTING
9/1/11 (Click on above
thumbnails to enlarge photos)
warranty
AKAI
OPEN
REEL TO REEL TAPE RECORDER
MODEL
4000DS-MKII
1/4" 4-TRACK / 2-CHANNEL
STEREO
3-HEAD / 2-SPEEDS
AUTO-REVERSE
OPEN REEL TO REEL
TAPE DECK
#...3792
Circa 1977
SOLD 1/6/12
We have completely gone through this unit
restoring it for 'Play Back' only use.
Entire internal transport
mechanism disassembled, cleaned of old
grease, re-lubed and reassembled. Rubber pinch roller has been
reconditioned. New main drive belt and counter belt
installed. Capstan cleaned and burnished. All
heads have been cleaned and de-magnetized as well as the entire
transport.
Flywheel thrust bracket removed, bearing surface cleaned and
re-lubed, then reinstalled and adjusted.
All internal pots and controls cleaned and tested for
noise-free function. Both playback
level and meter level internal pots adjusted
using factory service manual and test tones.
Both spindles in perfect alignment and reel locks
work perfectly with no missing fins. Brake
pads reconditioned on both sides
and are in good shape. Heads
cleaned and are in great shape as well,
with many years of performance left in them and head alignment / azimuth
has been checked with factory 'STL' test tapes and an
O-Scope for peak performance.
Head alignment done w/ factory test tones @ 10k &
15kHz. Heads and entire transport electronically de-mag'd.
Play 'cam dogs' have ZERO deterioration and are LIKE NEW. This is a
'must inspect' item on Akai, '2-lever transport' decks!!!
Plays very well. We tested with a myriad of tapes
once restoration was complete. This is a great
sounding Play Back tape deck.
Speed checked to
99% accuracy!
Cosmetically the deck looks great. Just
over 14 hours invested in this decks refurb. Again, for 'Playback'
use, it's READY TO GO!

Great cosmetic
condition & Ready-to-go
for tape Playback, Akai
4000DS-MKII.
SOLD 1/6/12
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Information' page for details)
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NEW
LISTING 10/6/16 (Click on above
thumbnails to enlarge photos)
warranty
AKAI
OPEN
REEL TO REEL TAPE RECORDER
MODEL
4000DS-MKII 1/4" 4-TRACK / 2-CHANNEL
STEREO
3-HEAD / 2-SPEEDS AUTO-REVERSE
OPEN REEL TO REEL
TAPE DECK
#...3792
Circa 1977 SOLD 10/9/16 SHIPPED TO CALIFORNIA
ü
Our technician has completely gone
through and 'Certified' this unit.
ü
We have
completely and extensively gone through the
mechanicals and electronics of this unit.
ü
Transport 'cam dogs' on this series are the
'later' versions and resistant to deterioration (MUCH unlike most
other Akai decks)
ü
Entire transport was disassembled down to the chassis,
and every mechanical part was removed /
disassembled, cleaned, re-lubed and
reassembled.
ü pinch-roller
mechanism completely disassembled, cleaned and re-lubed
ü Capstans
/ flywheels removed, bushings and axels cleaned and re-lubed
ü Capstans
burnished
ü Internal
drive wheels / tires removed, and resurfaced
ü
Main motor
removed, inspected and cleaned
ü
Knurled
drive pulley cleaned of old rubber residue
ü
Brand new 'Main' drive belt installed
ü
Flywheel thrust bracket removed, bearing surface cleaned and
re-lubed, then reinstalled and adjusted.
ü Pinch
roller removed, resurfaced / reconditioned, and lubed prior to
re-install
ü Heads
have been cleaned and de-magnetized as well as the entire transport.
ü Brake
pads cleaned / reconditioned
ü Brakes
adjusted on fast wind modes also.
ü Back
tension adjusted on both reel tables.
ü All
transport functions now test perfectly,
following above adjustments,
Reel Start and Stop tested at beginning, middle and end of 7" tapes
ü Internal
pots, switches and controls cleaned and tested for noise-free function.
ü Deck
has been fully calibrated to factory manual specs, tested, and found
to perform like new in all categories
(see resulting record level listed below)
ü Both
spindles in perfect alignment, with no wobble or
missing fins
ü We
also adjusted the reel table heights.
ü Meter
lamp replaced with new
ü Heads
cleaned and de-magnetized (as well as entire transport) and are
in great shape as well, with many years of performance left in them.
ü Mic
/ Line control pots cleaned for static free performance
ü BOTH Playback and Record Head alignment
/ azimuth was adjusted for peak performance with
factory test 'STL' tone tape and oscilloscope.
ü We
adjusted the VU meters following head alignment and internal circuit board PC pot
adjustments
ü Following
PB & REC amp circuit board adjustments, deck
Records
at +/-0dB !!! on Normal
Bias tape
ü Speed
tested to 99.3% accurate w/ 1kHz factory test tape and frequency
counter.
ü Floor
noise measured at >-60dB following above procedures
ü This
Akai GX-4000D MK-II functions, plays, and records perfectly (and we really
put them through the paces, testing both with well mixed, recently recorded
CD material and CD recorded / factory test tones looking for correct head
Azimuth and speed accuracy). (Total time investment in refurb / testing ~
10.5 hours). ____________________________ Looks GREAT & is "Ready-to-go"! Will play / record stereo 1/4" tapes on reels
3, 5 & 7". This
is one of the few reel to reel decks we get in that make it to our
finished page. Great performer. If you're looking for a reel to reel
deck to "actually use" here you go. Only about 30-50% of the used Reel
decks out there can be "practically" restored to working order. This
one made it through and all functions test great! Looks and sounds
great too! Again, we have completely gone through it.
Akai GX-4000D MK-II Features include:
- 4-Track / 2-Channel
- One-Micron Gap Head -
3*,
5*", &
7" Reel Capacity (*compatible with
standard 4-Track / 2-Channel tape format) - 3 Heads for instant monitoring of tape levels while recording
(enables us to get the 'record head' alignment VERY exact with
oscilliscope) - Dual speeds at 7.5 ips / 19cms and 3 3/4ips / 9.5 cms
-
Separate & dual ...
HEY, WHY ALL THE 'X'd' OUT /
OMITTED SPECS AND TEXT?
- Track Selector for Stereo / 2-Channel, or Mono
/ 4 Channels - Independent L & .."
- Tape... - Auto-.. - Mechanical '.. - Left &
... - Dual...
HEY, WHY ALL THE 'X'd' OUT /
OMITTED SPECS AND TEXT?
- Spring.... - 4-Digit Analog tape counter
- Dual front mounted... -
Front mounted...
Akai GX-4000D MK-II Specifications:
Motor:
4-pole induction 1-speed motor @ 1800 RPM (utilizes speed / capstan
sleeve to change speeds)
Reel capacity:
Up to 7" reel
HEY, WHY ALL THE 'X'd' OUT /
OMITTED SPECS AND TEXT?
Heads
(3):
One Erase Head, One Micron-Gap Playback / One Micron-Gap Record Head
Track
system:
4-track 2-channel stereo / monaural system
Tape
Speed:
3 ¾, and 7 ½ Inches Per Second +/- 2% (again, we tested this deck after
our refurbishment at 1k=993, which is 0.07%!)
Wow &
Flutter: <0.xx% RMS (7.5 ips)
<x% RMS @ 3-3/4 ips
Frequency
Response:
xxx
Hz
±
3db at 7 ½ ips (w/ extended range tape)
xxx Hz
± 3db at 3 ¾ ips (w/ extended range tape)
Distortion :
<
xx% at 1kHz & 0 VU
S/N:
>xxdb @ 7.5 ips (6dB
better than the MK-I !!!)
Input
Levels:
Mic
- >xx mV @
30k Ohms
HEY, WHY ALL THE 'X'd' OUT /
OMITTED SPECS AND TEXT?
Line - >xx
mV
@
200k Ohms
Output
Levels:
xxV utilizing a recorded level of
'0' dB @ 250Hz
Record Bias Freq:
xxxkHz +/- 5x%
HEY, WHY ALL THE 'X'd' OUT /
OMITTED SPECS AND TEXT?
Fast Wind
Times:
xseconds using 1200 feet tape
Recording
/ Playback Times: 4 hrs stereo recording @ 7.5 IPS w/ 1200 ft.
Tape
As stated earlier we have completely gone through it cleaning, lubing,
adjusting, demagnetizing and testing everything.
Plays and records perfectly following our
full service,
AGAIN, records at 0dB down, yes, that's a ZERO! Deck looks near new, works and sounds great! These are great machines from Akai, and this is one of the 50% that have the
'later / improved' cam dogs that resist disintegration.
Includes a pdf / 'e-copy' download of the Akai GX-4000DS
MK-II Owners manual and Brochure, and
if desired, a copy of the Akai GX-4000DS MK-II Service manual. Measures 16"
wide x 7.75" deep x 13.5" high and weighs
25 lbs unpacked. Includes our standard 90
day limited warranty.
(Reels & tape shown in photos not included. All are sometimes available
separately depending on stock levels)
Akai GX-4000DS MKII Reel to Reel Tape Deck Cond. 8.5++ SOLD 10/9/16 SHIPPED TO CALIFORNIA
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www.oaktreevintage.com / Oak Tree Enterprises, LLC. See 'Copyright
Information' page for details)
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NEW LISTING
12/17/16 (Click on above
thumbnails to enlarge photos)
warranty
AKAI
OPEN REEL TO REEL TAPE RECORDER
MODEL 4000DS-MKII
1/4" 4-TRACK / 2-CHANNEL
STEREO
3-HEAD / 2-SPEEDS
AUTO-REVERSE
OPEN REEL TO REEL
TAPE DECK
#...4811
Circa 1977
SOLD
1/9/17
SHIPPED TO FLORIDA
ü
Our technician has completely gone through and 'Certified' this unit.
ü
We have completely and extensively gone through the
mechanicals and electronics of this unit.
ü
Transport 'cam dogs' on this deck are the 'later'
versions and resistant to deterioration (MUCH UNLIKE
most other Akai decks)
ü
Entire transport was disassembled down to the chassis, and every mechanical
part was removed / disassembled, cleaned, re-lubed and reassembled.

ü pinch-roller
mechanism completely disassembled, cleaned and re-lubed
ü Capstans
/ flywheels removed, bushings and axels cleaned and re-lubed
ü Capstans
burnished
ü Internal
drive wheels / tires removed, and resurfaced
ü
Main motor removed, inspected and cleaned
ü
Knurled drive pulley cleaned of
old rubber residue
ü
Flywheel
thrust bracket removed, bearing surface cleaned and re-lubed, then
reinstalled and adjusted.
ü
Pinch roller removed,
resurfaced / reconditioned, and lubed prior to re-install
ü Heads
have been cleaned and de-magnetized as well as the entire transport.
ü Brake
pads cleaned / reconditioned
ü Brakes adjusted on fast wind
modes also.
ü Back
tension adjusted on both reel tables.
ü
Brand new 'Main' drive / capstan belt installed
ü
Brand new 'Tape Counter' belt installed
ü All
transport functions now test perfectly, following above adjustments, Reel
Start and Stop tested at beginning, middle and end of 7" tapes
ü Internal
pots, switches and controls cleaned and tested for noise-free function.
ü Deck
has been fully calibrated to factory manual specs, tested, and found to
perform like new in all categories
(see
resulting record level listed below)
ü Both
spindles in perfect alignment, with no wobble or missing fins
ü We
also adjusted the reel table heights.
ü Meter
lamp replaced with new
ü Heads
cleaned and de-magnetized (as well as entire transport) and are in great
shape as well, with many years of performance left in them.
ü Mic
/ Line control pots cleaned for static free performance
ü BOTH
Playback and Record Head alignment / azimuth was adjusted for peak
performance with factory test 'STL' tone tape and oscilloscope.
ü We
adjusted the VU meters following head alignment and internal circuit board
PC pot adjustments
ü Following
PB & REC amp circuit board adjustments, deck Records at
-1dB
!!! on Normal Bias tape
ü Speed
tested to 99.1% accurate
w/ 1kHz factory test tape and frequency counter.
ü Floor
noise measured at >-50dB following above
procedures
ü This
Akai GX-4000D MK-II functions, plays, and records perfectly (and we really
put them through the paces, testing both with well mixed, recently recorded
CD material and CD recorded / factory test tones looking for correct head
Azimuth and speed accuracy). (Total time investment in refurb / testing ~
10 hours). ____________________________ Looks GREAT & is "Ready-to-go"! Will play / record stereo 1/4" tapes on
reels 3, 5 & 7". This is one of the few reel to reel decks we get in that
make it to our finished page. Great performer. If you're looking for a reel
to reel deck to "actually use" here you go. Only about 25% of the used Reel
decks out there can be "practically" restored to working order. This one
made it through and all functions test great! Looks and sounds great too!
Deck looks
good with only a few minor cosmetic issues.
There is a small strip of wood grained, Formica missing from top edge of
cabinet (has been stained so not really distracting), some 'blemishes' on
the transport levers, and some scuffs around the head cover and head
selector (see photos above). And again, following the extensive
refurbishment listed above, the deck works and sounds great!
Akai 4000D MK-II Features include:
- 4-Track / 2-Channel - One-Micron Gap Head - 3*, 5*", &
7" Reel Capacity (*compatible with standard
4-Track / 2-Channel tape format) - 3...
HEY, WHY ALL THE 'X'd' OUT /
OMITTED SPECS AND TEXT?
- Front mounted 1/4"
Headphone jack
Akai 4000D MK-II Specifications:
Motor:
4-pole induction 1-speed motor @
HEY, WHY ALL THE 'X'd' OUT /
OMITTED SPECS AND TEXT?
As stated earlier we have completely gone through it cleaning, lubing,
adjusting, demagnetizing and testing everything. Plays and records
perfectly following our full service, AGAIN, records at -1dB down, yes, that's
within ONE Db of ZERO! Deck looks
good with only a few minor cosmetic issues
mentioned above. And again, following the extensive refurbishment
listed above, the deck works and sounds great! These are great machines from Akai, and this is one of the 50%
of Akai's that have the 'later / improved' 'transport
cam dogs' that resist
disintegration (our tech noted that the transport cams in
this unit are "like new". Includes a pdf / 'e-copy' download of the Akai GX-4000DS MK-II Owners manual
and Brochure, and if desired, a copy of the Akai GX-4000DS MK-II Service
manual. Measures 16" wide x 7.75" deep x 13.5" high and weighs 25 lbs
unpacked. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty.
(Reels & tape shown in photos not included. All are sometimes
available separately if you need them. We do ship
our decks with a plastic take-up reel, a tape to 'practice record'
on and a 'pre-recorded' tape for playback.) Akai GX-4000DS MKII Reel to Reel Tape Deck Cond. 8.5
SOLD
1/9/17
SHIPPED TO FLORIDA
(Reels
shown in photos are not included, but we sometimes /
occasionally have them for sale. Inquire at time of order.)
(Above text property of
www.oaktreevintage.com / Oak Tree Enterprises, LLC. See 'Copyright
Information' page for details)
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AKAI ATR-10 10" METAL REELS For
1/4" tape and use with hubs. NOS still in box! Cond. 10
Very limited quantity!!!
SOLD OUT
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NEW ADDITION
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warranty
AKAI
CR-81D
8-TRACK STEREO
RECORD TAPE DECK
SOLD 3/3/06
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AKAI CASSETTE DECK GX-F95
SOLD
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NEW LISTING
7/9/07
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warranty
AKAI
MODEL X-200D
4-TRACK
/ 2-CHANNEL
STEREO 3-MOTOR
3-SPEEDS
AUTO-REVERSE OPEN
REEL TO REEL 1/4" TAPE DECK
SOLD 7/16/07 |


NEW LISTING 3/5/11 6:30PM (Click on above
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warranty
AKAI
OPEN
REEL-TO-REEL TAPE RECORDER
MODEL X-200D
4-TRACK / 2-CHANNEL
STEREO
3-MOTOR / 3-SPEEDS
AUTO-REVERSE
OPEN REEL
1/4" TAPE DECK
"WORLD
AC POWER"
™
Circa mid 1970's
SOLD 3/5/11 7:45PM
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NEW
LISTING
4/1/05
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AKAI
MODEL GX-215D
4-TRACK STEREO / 2-CHANNEL
3-HEAD / 2-SPEED / 3-MOTOR
REEL TO REEL R2R
AUTO-REVERSE
1/4" TAPE DECK
"WORLD AC POWER" ™
Circa 1971-72
SOLD 5/11/05 |


NEW LISTING
3/14/05
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AKAI REEL TO REEL GX-220D
4-TRACK STEREO / 2-CHANNEL
3-HEAD / 3-SPEED / 3-MOTOR
AUTO-REVERSE
1/4" TAPE DECK
"WORLD AC POWER" ™
Circa 1971-72
SOLD 3/21/05 |

NEW LISTING 6/10/05
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AKAI
MODEL GX-230D
4-TRACK STEREO / 2-CHANNEL
3-HEAD / 2-SPEED / 3-MOTOR
DIRECT DRIVE
REEL TO REEL R2R
AUTO-REVERSE
1/4" TAPE DECK
Circa 1970's
SOLD 6/14/05
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NEW LISTING 1/5/06
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AKAI
MODEL GX-230D
4-TRACK STEREO / 2-CHANNEL
3-HEAD / 2-SPEED / 3-MOTOR
DIRECT DRIVE
REEL TO REEL R2R
AUTO-REVERSE
1/4" TAPE DECK
Circa 1970's
SOLD
1/5/06
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NEW LISTING
9/19/07
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warranty
AKAI
MODEL GX-260D
GX260D
PLAYBACK ONLY DECK!
4-TRACK STEREO / 2-CHANNEL 3-HEAD /
3-MOTOR / 2-SPEED
AUTO-REVERSE* REEL TO
REEL R2R
1/4" TAPE DECK
SOLD 1/3/08
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NEW LISTING 10/26/12
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warranty
AKAI 1/4" REEL-TO-REEL STEREO TAPE DECK GX-260D / GX260D
#...1134 (black VU meters)
4-TRACK / 2-CHANNEL
2-SPEED / 6-HEAD
AUTO-REVERSE
5"* - 7" REEL CAPACITY
"WORLD
AC POWER"
™
Circa
1973-76
SOLD 11/28/12
SHIPPING TO CALIFORNIA
We've been 'sitting' on this deck along with a few other 'difficult
/ performance critical' decks for a few years now, waiting until we
had a technician with sufficient skills to 'do them justice' and
realize their top potential performance. Sure we have been able to
do more 'bread-n-butter' decks for years, such as Akai 150 / 210 /
1700 / 1800 / 4000 series, Sony TC-100, 300 & 300 series, Teac
A-4010 / 6010 series, Pioneer RT-707's and 909's (yes, great looking
and darn good performing decks, but I hate to 'burst your bubble',
but while they have proven to be a 'durable' design 30 years after
they were discontinued, they're no where near the best performing
decks as R2R's go, sorry) and others, but chose not to 'tackle'
these. Well, now by a stroke of luck, we have 'him'. Our 'new to us'
technician is able to really 'do justice' to decks such as this.
Yes, he's expensive and it's time consuming, but AS ALWAYS, we are
striving for TOP quality and not for 'cheap'. If you want 'cheap'
there are plenty of 'as found' decks out there to 'roll the dice'
on. Our new technician spent much of the 1970's managing the service
department of the famous Pacific Stereo chain, then on to their
'Recycle Audio' division. Heck, the guy even 'co-invented' the
optical mouse (you're probably using one right now). He's our guy to
restore decks such as this!
Our
technician has completely gone through and 'Certified'
this unit.
We have completely and
extensively gone through the mechanicals and electronics of this
unit. Entire transport was disassembled down to the chassis, and
every mechanical part was cleaned, re-lubed and reassembled.
Flywheel was removed, cleaned and reinstalled with silicone lube on
flywheel thrust plate bearing. The capstan was burnished, heads have
been cleaned and de-magnetized as well as the entire transport.
Again, the entire transport assembly was painstakingly disassembled,
cleaned and re-lubed as well as the always at issue, 'Pinch Roller
swing arm' assembly. 'Auto-Stop' mechanism disassembled and re-lubed
with fresh 300,000 silicon damping fluid. Also hub brakes have been
cleaned, re-lubed, and adjusted on fast wind modes also. Rewind
'back tension' adjusted. Motor 'start / run' capacitors checked.
Voltage selector set for correct North American AC current at
117-120VAC. All internal pots / controls cleaned in both the
playback amplifier, record amplifiers and the built-in 'audio' amp
and tested for noise-free function. New VU meter and direction
indicator illumination lamps / bulbs installed. Both spindles were
completely disassembled, cleaned and had their bearings / bushings
cleaned and re-lubed and are in perfect alignment. Main Drive and
counter belts replaced for trouble-free service. Rubber pinch roller
was removed, cleaned & reconditioned. We also adjusted the reel
table heights. Tape heads and entire transports demagnetized.
Heads in Like New shape as well, with many hundreds of hours of
performance left in them and head alignment / azimuth has been
checked for peak performance on both play and record heads with
factory STL 30Hz, 50Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz, 500Hz, 1k, 2.5k, 5k, 7.5k,
10k, 12k & 15k as well as 700Hz 'reference' tones thru an
oscilloscope and with a dBm meter and were charted (we
have the full L&R, Forward and Reverse, Normal and 'High Bias'
results charted and available to the purchaser, but too much typing
to display here as it's over 100 documented results). Suffice
to say, this unit Plays and Records INCREDIBLY WELL starting with
the following results using 'High-Bias' tape, from 200Hz with -1dB &
from 0dB to +1dB 1k to 15kHz!!! We further tested it at
-1.5dB @ 20kHz and -5dB at 35kHz. YES, you read that right! All the
way to 35kHz. AND the above results were referenced at '0' dB on the
meters, not the typical and EASY -20dB!
Both PB output levels and VU meters playback internally adjusted for
even response. Floor noise measured at 0.4mVAC at idle and 1.7mVAC
with blank tape in play mode. (Akai GX-260D's do have a DC surge
/ thump at turn-on, by design, so keep the volume on your amp /
receiver down or off, or speakers 'Off' during power-up sequence.)
We really put them through the paces, testing both with well mixed,
recently recorded CD material and CD recorded / factory test tones
looking for correct head Azimuth and speed accuracy). Pinch roller
and heads all in GREAT condition. Speed tested / checked to 98.4% accuracy utilizing
'Institute of High Fidelity' test tape. Following electro/mechanical
restoration, unit received a cosmetic cleaning / detailing. There
are a couple of chips to the side panel Formica, but nothing too
distracting (see above photos). Overall looks fine.
Entire unit looks, works and sounds GREAT!
(Total time investment in refurb / testing ~ 16+ hours).
Pinch roller and heads all in GREAT condition!!!
____________________________
GREAT performing Akai GX-260D 1/4" Open Reel stereo tape deck! Great
for all-around Playback and especially recording of reels up to 7"
in diameter. This deck has some very 'sonic specific' features, and
while it would make a great deck for burning your tapes to CD or
Hard Drive or for a 'media transfer business', we hope it will go to
someone who will utilize and appreciate it's incredible recording
capabilities. Some of the aspects that make it 'stand above the
crowd' for recording,
“The
core of GX heads is comprised of a single crystallized element “single
crystal ferrite” which has proved far superior to ‘poly-ferrite’
in that there are no minute ‘composite particles’ to eventually
separate and cause head gap damage (wear). This is why Akai heads
are famously said to ‘NOT WEAR OUT’.
Center Capstan Drive – Most Auto Reverse decks, (and frankly,
most ‘single direction decks’) place the PR/Capstan drive assembly
asymmetrically. This creates ‘un-even’ drag and friction on the tape
as it travels it’s path. One the GX-260D, the PR / Cap is situated
symmetrically in the center of identical head clusters, with an even
amount of flanking contact points. This greatly reduces tape
friction, which not only ensure identical performance in both
directions, but contributes greatly to the models incredibly low
‘Wow & Flutter’ (check the specs @ 0.06%!).
Also, as the heads are stationary, normal ‘head misalignment’
issues common with many ‘auto-reverse’ decks are not an issue on the
GX-260D.
As a further testament to the quality of Akai’s motors, Akai
was originally a manufacturer of motors in Japan before entering the
'tape deck' business. They had the ‘motor thing’ down!"
Akai GX-260D Reel to Reel Tape Recorder Features include:
- Glass-Xtal Ferrite Heads (virtually will never wear out)
- Symmetrically designed Pinch Roller / Capstan tape path
- Dual speeds at 7.5 ips / 19cms & 3 3/4ips / 9.5 cms
- 6-Head function (4 heads function as 6) for instant monitoring of
tape levels / record quality while recording and allow 'movement
free' auto-reverse
- Triple-Mode Auto-Reverse
- Bi-Directional Recording
- Solenoid assist, 'Touch Tape Transport' controls
- 'Echo' effect function (can be used as a 'tape delay' for guitar
or vocals)
- 5*" / 7" Reel Capacity (*compatible with standard 4-Track /
2-Channel tape format)
- Separate L & R input level and microphone controls
- 'Mic / Line' mixing capabilities allow microphone / musical
instruments to be mixed in with 'Line' signals to record yourself
'performing / playing along with the incoming signals'
- Variable output level control (rear located)
- Auto-Stop
- Dual analog VU meters for monitoring Playback and Record levels
- ENDLESS S.O.S. (Sound-On-Sound) capable w/ independent L & R
record engage switches
- S.W.S (Sound-with-Sound) capable w/ independent L & R record
engage switches
- Dual front mounted 1/4" mic input jacks
- 1/4" Stereo Headphone jack with dual output level selector
- Mechanical Tape counter
- Built-in Reel / Hub locks (no need for rubber reel retainers)
- RCA and DIN inputs and outputs
-True
WORLD AC
POWER
™
allows unit to be operated on 50 or 60 Hz AC and will select
voltages from 110v, 120v, 220v and 240 volts AC input.
Original Akai
GX-260D Specifications:
Track
system:
4-track 2-channel stereo/monaural system
Reel Capacity: Up to 7”
Heads (4
(6)):
Two GX
HEY, WHY ALL THE 'X'd' OUT /
OMITTED SPECS AND TEXT?
(Akai P4-202)
Tape Speed:
3 ¾,
and 7 ½ Inches Per Second (+/- 1% @ 3.75ips (again, we tested this
deck after our refurbishment at 1k=.998, which is 0.2% - 5 times
more accurate than original spec!)
Motor (3):
On
HEY, WHY ALL THE 'X'd' OUT /
OMITTED SPECS AND TEXT?
reel motors
Wow & Flutter:
<0.xx% RMS @ 7.5 ips (2.5 times better than the GX-4000D!)
<0.xx% RMS @ 3-3/4 ips
(2
times better than the GX-4000D!)
Frequency Response:
30x00 Hz
± 3db at 7 ½ IPS (w/ extended range tape)
xx000
Hz ±
3db at 3 ¾ IPS (w/ extended range tape)
x3,000 Hz ± 3db at 7 ½ IPS (w/ normal tape)
x-18x,000
Hz ±
3db at 3 ¾ IPS (w/ normal tape)
Distortion :
<
xx% at 1kHz & 0 VU
S/N:
>xx db @ 7.5 ips (7 dB better than the GX-4000D)
Input Levels:
Mic - >xx mv @ 4.7k Ohms
Line - >xx mv @ 150k Ohms
DIN –
0.xV(high) / 2x30mV (low)
Output Levels:
xxV / (+4dB) @/
100 Ohms utilizing a recorded level of '0' dB on th e VU meters
Erase Ratio: >xx dB.
Cross
talk:
>xxdB
mono & >xxdB stereo
Record Bias
Freq:
1x0khz +/- 5%
Fast Wind Times:
66-75 seconds using 1200 feet tape (2.7+ times faster than the
GX-4000 series)
Following the above stated bench work / testing,
our technician has 'Certified'
this deck and it is an great performer sonically and
mechanically.Again this deck has had EXTENSIVE restoration by our 'magician'
technician and is now a great performer sonically and mechanically.
It's pretty much had the clock rolled back 40 years on it. Looks
great & Ready to go! Best for playback but we hope will see plenty
of 'Recording' action due to the superior level of quality it
'finalized at' following restoration. Again, while GREAT for
HEY, WHY ALL THE 'X'd' OUT /
OMITTED SPECS AND TEXT?
ordings. We had a blast revisiting some of our old tapes during
final testing with this unit. Can include a pdf 'e' copy of the Akai
GX-260D brochure, and owners manual. Includes our standard 90 day
limited warranty. Measures 18.6" wide x 9" deep x 17.5" tall and
weighs 46 lbs unpacked.
(Reels
& tape shown in photos not included. All are sometimes available
separately depending on stock levels.)
AKAI GX-260D REEL TO REEL TAPE DECK
Cond. 8.2
SOLD 11/28/12
SHIPPING TO CALIFORNIA
(Above text property of
www.oaktreevintage.com / Oak Tree Enterprises, LLC. See 'Copyright
Information' page for details)
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NEW LISTING
10/26/12
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warranty
AKAI 1/4" REEL-TO-REEL STEREO TAPE DECK GX-260D / GX260D
#...2689 (blue VU meters)
4-TRACK / 2-CHANNEL
2-SPEED / 6-HEAD
AUTO-REVERSE
5"* - 7" REEL CAPACITY
"WORLD
AC POWER"
™
Circa
1973-76
SOLD 1/7/13
SHIPPED TO TENNESSEE
We've been 'sitting' on this deck along with a few other 'difficult /
performance critical' decks for a few years now, waiting until we had a
technician with sufficient skills to 'do them justice' and realize their top
potential performance. Sure we have been able to do more 'bread-n-butter'
decks for years, such as Akai 150 / 210 / 1700 / 1800 / 4000 series, Sony
TC-100, 300 & 300 series, Teac A-4010 / 6010 series, Pioneer RT-707's and
909's and others, but
chose not to 'tackle' these. Well, now by a stroke of luck, we have
'him'. Our 'new to us' technician is able to really 'do justice' to
decks such as this. Yes, he's expensive and it's time consuming, but AS
ALWAYS, we are striving for TOP quality and not for 'cheap'. If you want
'cheap' there are plenty of 'as found' decks (read, 'boat anchors') out there to 'roll the
dice' on. Our new technician spent much of the 1970's managing the
service department of the famous Pacific Stereo chain, then on to their
'Recycle Audio' division. Heck, the guy even 'co-invented' the optical
mouse (you're probably using one right now). He's our guy to restore
decks such as this!
Our
technician has completely gone through and 'Certified'
this unit.
We have completely and
extensively gone through the mechanicals and electronics of this unit.
Entire transport was disassembled down to the chassis, and every
mechanical part was cleaned, re-lubed and reassembled. Flywheel was
removed, cleaned and reinstalled with silicone lube on flywheel thrust
plate bearing. The capstan was burnished, heads have been cleaned and
de-magnetized as well as the entire transport. Again, the entire
transport assembly was painstakingly disassembled, cleaned and re-lubed
as well as the always at issue, 'Pinch Roller swing arm' assembly.
'Auto-Stop' mechanism disassembled and re-lubed with fresh 300,000
silicon damping fluid. Also hub brakes have been cleaned, re-lubed, and
adjusted on fast wind modes also. Rewind 'back tension' adjusted. Motor
'start / run' capacitors checked. Voltage selector set for correct North
American AC current at 117-120VAC. All internal pots / controls cleaned
in both the playback amplifier, record amplifiers and the built-in
'audio' amp and tested for noise-free function. New VU meter and
direction indicator illumination lamps / bulbs installed. Both spindles
were completely disassembled, cleaned and had their bearings / bushings
cleaned and re-lubed and are in perfect alignment. Main Drive and
counter belts replaced for trouble-free service. Rubber pinch roller was
removed, cleaned & reconditioned. We also adjusted the reel table
heights. Tape heads and entire transports demagnetized.
Heads in Like New shape as well, with many hundreds of hours of
performance left in them and head alignment / azimuth has been checked
for peak performance on both play and record heads with factory STL
30Hz, 50Hz, 100Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1k, 2.5k, 5k, 7.5k, 10k, 12k & 15k as
well as 700Hz 'reference' tones thru an oscilloscope and with a dBm
meter and were charted (we have the full L&R, Forward and
Reverse, Normal and 'High Bias' results charted and available to the
purchaser, but too much typing to display here as it's over 100
documented results). Suffice to say, this unit Plays and Records
INCREDIBLY WELL starting at 30Hz with 0dB & -1dB from 1k to 15kHz!!!
Both PB output levels and VU meters playback internally adjusted for
even response. Floor noise measured at 0.1mVAC at idle and 1.5mVAC with
blank tape in play mode. (Akai GX-260D's do have a DC surge / thump
at turn-on, by design, so keep the volume on your amp / receiver down or
off, or speakers 'Off' during power-up sequence.)
We really put them through the paces, testing both with well mixed,
recently recorded CD material and CD recorded / factory test tones
looking for correct head Azimuth and speed accuracy). Pinch roller and
heads all in GREAT condition. Speed tested / checked to 98.5% accuracy utilizing 'Institute of High
Fidelity' test tape. Following electro/mechanical restoration, unit
received a cosmetic cleaning / detailing. No cosmetic issue to speak of.
Looks near new. Side panels have 'crisp' corners and edges. No scuffs,
scratches or anything work mentioning.....
(Total time investment in refurb / testing ~ 14+ hours). Pinch roller
and heads all in GREAT condition!!!
____________________________
.

Original Akai GX-260D Specifications:
HEY, WHY ALL THE 'X'd' OUT /
OMITTED SPECS AND TEXT?
Track system:
.....
Reel Capacity: Up to
.....
Heads (4 (6)):
.....
Tape Speed:
.....
HEY, WHY ALL THE 'X'd' OUT /
OMITTED SPECS AND TEXT?
Motor (3):
.....
Wow & Flutter:
<0XXX% RMS @ 7.5 ips (2.5 times better than the GX-4000D!)
<XX% RMS @ 3-3/4 ips
(2 times
better than the GX-4000D!)
Frequency Response:
XXXHz
± 3db at 7 ½ IPS (w/ extended range tape)
XXXHz
±
3db at 3 ¾ IPS (w/ extended range tape)
XXX
Hz ± 3db at 7 ½ IPS (w/ normal tape)
XXX Hz
±
3db at 3 ¾ IPS (w/ normal tape)
Distortion :
<
XX% at
1kHz & 0 VU
S/N:
>XX db @ 7.5 ips (X dB better than the GX-4000D)
Input Levels:
Mic - >XXX mv
@ XXk Ohms
Line - >XXX mv @
XXk Ohms
HEY, WHY ALL THE 'X'd' OUT /
OMITTED SPECS AND TEXT?
DIN –
XXXX(high) / XXmV (low)
Output Levels:
XXV / (+XdB) @/ 100
Ohms utilizing a recorded level of '0' dB on th e VU meters
Erase Ratio: >XX dB.
Cross
talk:
>XXdB mono
& >XXdB stereo
Record Bias Freq:
XXkhz +/-
X%
Fast Wind Times:
6XXX seconds using
XX feet tape (XX+ times faster than the
GX-4000 series)
Following the above stated bench work / testing, our
technician has 'Certified'
this deck and it is an great performer sonically and
mechanically.
Again this deck has had EXTENSIVE restoration by our 'magician'
technician and is now a great performer sonically and mechanically. It's
pretty much had the clock rolled back 40 years on it.....
....
Can include a pdf 'e' copy of the Akai GX-260D brochure, and owners
manual. Includes our standard 90 day limited warranty.
(Reels
& tape shown in photos not included. All are sometimes available
separately depending on stock levels.)
AKAI GX-260D REEL TO REEL TAPE DECK
Cond. 8.5
SOLD 1/7/13
SHIPPED TO TENNESSEE
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Information' page for details)
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NEW LISTING 9/14/05
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AKAI
MODEL GX-265D
4-TRACK STEREO / 2-CHANNEL
3-HEAD / 2-SPEED / 3-MOTOR
REEL TO REEL R2R
AUTO-REVERSE
1/4" TAPE DECK
Circa 1975-78
SOLD 9/19/05
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warranty
AKAI
MODEL GX-280
4-TRACK
/ 2-CHANNEL
3-HEAD / 2-SPEED /
3-MOTOR
DIRECT DRIVE
AUTO-REVERSE
3" - 7" REEL CAPACITY
REEL TO REEL R2R
SOLD 5/4/06
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NEW
LISTING
8/9/06
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warranty
AKAI
MODEL GX-280D STEREO TAPE DECK
"WORLD
AC POWER"
™
SOLD 8/10/06
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NEW LISTING
4/1/05
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AKAI
MODEL GX-280D
4-TRACK STEREO / 2-CHANNEL 3-HEAD /
2-SPEED / 3-MOTOR REEL TO REEL R2R
AUTO-REVERSE 1/4" TAPE DECK
"WORLD AC POWER"
™
Circa 1972-73
SOLD 5/21/05 |

NEW LISTING 4/29/08
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warranty
AKAI
MODEL GX-280DSS / GX280DSS
#...0510
SOLD 5/23/08
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NEW
LISTING
12/02/05
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AKAI
MODEL GX-365D
4-TRACK
/ 2-CHANNEL
3-HEAD / 3-SPEED /
3-MOTOR
AUTO-REVERSE REEL TO REEL R2R
1/4" STEREO
TAPE DECK
Circa 1971-73
"WORLD
AC POWER"
™
SOLD
1/17/06
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NEW
LISTING
9/13/08
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warranty
AKAI
MODEL GX-365D
#...0244
4-TRACK
/ 2-CHANNEL
3-HEAD / 4-SPEED* /
3-MOTOR
AUTO-REVERSE REEL TO REEL R2R
1/4" STEREO
TAPE DECK
Circa 1971-73
"WORLD
AC POWER"
™
MIJ
SOLD 10/27/08
*
15ips speed
requires optional speed sleeve and pinch roller. These are sometimes
available at $95 per set depending on stock level. |

NEW
LISTING
9/13/08
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warranty
AKAI
MODEL GX-365D
#...0443
4-TRACK
/ 2-CHANNEL
3-HEAD / 4-SPEED* /
3-MOTOR
AUTO-REVERSE REEL TO REEL R2R
1/4" STEREO
TAPE DECK
FOR PLAYBACK USE
ONLY**
Circa 1971-73
"WORLD
AC POWER"
™
SOLD 10/7/08
*
15ips speed
requires optional speed sleeve and pinch roller. These are sometimes
available at $95 per set depending on stock level.
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AKAI MODEL GX-620
SOLD
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AKAI MODEL GX-630D
REEL TO REEL TAPE DECK
SOLD
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AKAI MODEL GX-635D
SOLD |
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USED
AKAI MODEL GX-1820 STEREO REEL TO REEL
SOLD
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AKAI MODEL GX-1820 STEREO
REEL TO REEL / 8-TRACK CARTRIDGE TAPE DECK
SOLD
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NEW
LISTING
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thumbnails to enlarge photos)
warranty
AKAI
MODEL GX-4000D
4-TRACK STEREO / MONO / 2-CHANNEL
3-HEADS /
2-SPEED REEL TO REEL R2R
1/4" TAPE DECK
SOLD 4/12/07 |

NEW
LISTING
4/1/05
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AKAI
MODEL GX-4000D
4-TRACK STEREO / 2-CHANNEL 3-HEAD /
2-SPEED REEL TO REEL R2R
1/4" TAPE DECK
"WORLD AC POWER"
™
Circa 1974-76
SOLD 5/17/05
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NEW LISTING
1/15/08 (Click on above thumbnails to enlarge photos)
warranty
AKAI
MODEL M-10 M10
#...0714
4-TRACK
/ 2-CHANNEL
STEREO 3-MOTOR
3-SPEEDS
AUTO-REVERSE OPEN
REEL TO REEL 1/4" TAPE DECK
SOLD TO
PMB GOVERNMENT CENTER 1/15/08
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AKAI RC-16 Tape Deck Remote.
SOLD
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AKAI RC-20 Tape Deck Remote.
SOLD
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AIWA MODEL R450 SOLD |
AKAI MODEL X-150D OPEN
REEL TO REEL TAPE DECK
SOLD
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NEW LISTING
6/13/07
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on above thumbnails to enlarge photos)
warranty
AKAI
MODEL X-150D
"CUSTOM DECK"
4-TRACK STEREO / 2-CHANNEL
3-SPEED
OPEN
REEL TO REEL
1/4" TAPE DECK
SOLD 7/17/07
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NEW LISTING
1/1/09
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on above thumbnails to enlarge photos)
warranty
AKAI
REEL TO REEL
MODEL X-150D
X150D
#...1507
4-TRACK / 2-CHANNEL STEREO
3-SPEED
OPEN REEL
1/4" TAPE DECK
"WORLD
AC POWER" ™
Circa 1967-72
SOLD 1/4/09
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NEW
LISTING
8/20/06 (Click on
above thumbnails to enlarge photos)
warranty
AKAI
MODEL X-200D
STEREO REEL TO REEL
TAPE DECK
"WORLD
AC POWER"
™
SOLD 9/26/06
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NEW
LISTING (Click on above
thumbnails to enlarge photos)
AKAI
MODEL X-200D
X200D
4-TRACK
/ 2-CHANNEL
STEREO 3-MOTOR
2-SPEEDS
AUTO-REVERSE OPEN
REEL TO REEL 1/4" TAPE DECK
"WORLD
AC POWER" ™
Circa mid
1970's
SOLD 2/20/06 |

NEW LISTING 11/23/04
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AKAI
MODEL
X-200D
4-TRACK
/ 2-CHANNEL
STEREO 3-MOTOR
2-SPEEDS
AUTO-REVERSE OPEN
REEL TO REEL 1/4" TAPE DECK
"WORLD
AC POWER" ™
Circa mid
1970's SOLD 12/24/04
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AKAI X-330D
SOLD
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NEW LISTING
10/7/05 (Click on
above thumbnails to enlarge photos)
AKAI
MODEL X-330 / 330D
10.5", 7" & 5" REEL 4-TRACK / 2 CHANNEL STEREO
3-HEAD /
3-SPEED / 3-MOTOR AUTO-REVERSE
REEL TO REEL R2R
1/4" TAPE DECK w/ built in amplifier
and speakers too!
Circa 1969-72
"WORLD
AC POWER" ™
SOLD 10/23/05
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NEW LISTING
9/19/07
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thumbnails to enlarge photos)
warranty
AKAI
MODEL X-360D
4-TRACK
/ 2-CHANNEL
4-SPEED*
3-HEAD / 3-MOTOR
MANUAL / AUTO-REVERSE
REEL TO REEL R2R
1/4"
STEREO TAPE DECK
SOLD 11/30/07
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AKAI X-1810 CROSS-FIELD X REEL-TO-REEL / 8-TRACK
SOLD
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CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR TAPE DECKS CURRENTLY FOR
SALE!
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We will be getting more machines ready over the next few days to a
couple weeks, but it is a slow process, as every 20+
year old Reel to Reel tape deck requires 10-18 hours of service to
be brought back to "usable" condition. Check back often as they will
sell out quickly!
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