£525.00 (R2R-Akai-GX221D)
Buy HereA used Akai GX-221D stereo reel to reel dual speed ¼ track tape recorder using ¼ inch tape with a maximum spool size of 7 inches and playback speeds of 7½ ips or 3¾ ips or 17⁄8. There is automatic and manual reverse playback, auto stop and shut-down, pause control, a tape or source monitor switch and DIN Jack.
Can be run off either 100 or 240V mains.
Comes complete with two metal AKAI hubs and with the original box and foam packaging, plus a new spare set of belts.
Click here to see a brief video of operation
Specifications from Akai:
Track system: 4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural system
Heads: 1 x record, 1 x play, 1 x erase
Motor: 2 x reel, 1 x capstan
Reel size: up to 7 inch reel
Equalization: NAB
Tape speeds: 1 7⁄8 3 3⁄4 7 1⁄2 ips
Wow and flutter: 0.08% (7 1⁄2 ips)
Frequency response: 30Hz to 25kHz (7 1⁄2 ips)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 50dB
Total harmonic distortion: 1.5%
Input: 50mV (line), 0.2mV (mic)
Output: 1.23V (line)
Semiconductors: 24 x transistors, 14 x diodes, 2 x IC
Dimensions: 440 x 425 x 220mm
Weight: 20.2kg
If you would like to come and see this player and test it for yourself then you would be very welcome, we are located in Lee-on-the-Solent in Hampshire in the United Kingdom. Please note that as this machine is used, it does not come with a warranty and is sold as seen, but has been tested and appears to be functionally correct with good audio quality.