Akai GX-4000D
oldrocker
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Just had this delivered. This one does not appear to be covered in smoke residue. Scratches not to bad, side panels have a few bumps and bruises.
All items/lights/meters function although not much to this little guy and don't really like having to remove the capstan sleeve to change the tape speed. Likes my 280D SS better but will give this one a cleaning and then a quick full run.
All items/lights/meters function although not much to this little guy and don't really like having to remove the capstan sleeve to change the tape speed. Likes my 280D SS better but will give this one a cleaning and then a quick full run.
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One those passed through here some years back -- it was, AFAIK, the last version (cosmetically updated) of AKAI's single-motor entry level deck -- which they made and sold (initially under the name of Roberts in the US) for a long time.
DSCN5751 by mhardy6647, on Flickr
DSCN5743 by mhardy6647, on Flickr
Not a bad deck (and, yes, as you can see, this one was a beater), but as you've already noted, not in the same league as the better AKAIs.
Here's a 1968 version of the AKAI (still sold as Roberts in the US) -- in those days, AKAI was using a crossfield head design (as did Tandberg).
source: http://www.alliedcatalogs.com/html/1968-270/h124.htmlPost edited by mhardy6647 on -
It seems the right input RCA connector is a bit loose. Not always allowing a signal out unless its "wiggled" around. Took it back apart and yes it's a tad lose. Should be a simple solder job. Causing a slight ground issue. Go figure, this one's actually pretty clean. Neat catalog source. THANKS.
