AKAI GX-4000D Reel-to-Reel = WONDERFUL !!!! Excellent FULL working condition !!! Seems LIKE NEW Start Price USD 265.00 Current Price USD 265.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 21, 2008 End Time Wednesday, November 26, 2008 Location Orlando, Florida See more about 'AKAI GX-4000D Reel-to-Reel = WONDERFUL !!!!' Description        AKAI GX-4000D     STEREO  REEL-TO-REEL TAPE DECK      (Silver Version)    -     LITTLE USED  !!!!                     SEEMS LIKE NEW !!!!        GX HEADS   -  2 SPEED  -   4  TRACK IDEAL FOR A  CHRISTMAS GIFT !!!   RARE CHANCE !!     RARE UNIT !! YOU ARE NOT GOING TO FIND ANOTHER UNIT EQUAL TO THIS ONE !!!! SPECTACULAR "AKAI "  !!!    FANTASTIC  SOUND  !!!                PLAY AND RECORD LIKE A CD !!!!!! A VERY NICE  "AKAI"   FROM AROUND  80's It will not only be fun to play but will also be wonderful to look at. Add it to your collection of vintage musical electronics  before the opportunity passes you by!   Some insignificants scratches in the faceplate and head cover from normal use   INCLUDES:   2 NEW and SEALED TAPES "SCOTCH" Model 201  - 1200ft 1 "AKAI" PLASTIC TAKE UP REEL (used with some risks and crack's) ORIGINAL AKAI  MANUAL   Pre-Recorded Reel  and Metal Take up reel shown in the pictures are only for ilustration You will be bidding on this very nice reel to reel player made by Akai in Japan. The former owner seems to be a very careful person.  This device find in perfect condition.  CLEAN And LUBRICATED. Heads  are demagnetized. CAUTION:  Many AKAI'S for sell do not have the "CAPSTAM SPEED SLEEVE" - the chromed bolt that changes the speed and do not exist for sell separately!! This model operates on two tape speeds: 7-1/2 ips and 3-3/4 ips. The Tape Speed is determined by the size of the capstam. For 3-3/4 ips, unscrew capstam cap by turning it counterclockwise and remove the outer capstam. For the 7-1/2 ips, use the outer capstam. See the capstam in my pictures. It is located in the center of device close the pinch roller. We tested this AKAI GX 4000D = FANTASTIC !!!!    Play and Record with a excellent quality sound !!!!! EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITION AND BEAUTIFUL APPEARANCE The wood lateral  are in EXCELLENT condition.   NO DENT  / NO SCRATCH - SUPER NEW !!!! You would spend more than $100.00/150.00 to make a complete cleanness and revision, plus parts, fuses or lamps, in an electronic workshop !!!!! All my devices are totally serviced !!!!! I guarantee that you receive it in excellent working and cosmetic condition. You go to be able to enjoy  the device for many and many years !!!! THIS UNIT WAS BEEN SERVICED:       -  Completely cleaned interior  /  exterior       -  Checked and cleaned  all knobs/switchs, function, and VU meters        -  Cleaned and lubricated all switches with De-Ox-It.       -  Adjusted and aligned Volume section for play/record.       -  Adjusted and demagnetized all heads        -  Checked  input/output.          -  Checked belts - Work's great   When we works on a tape deck, for instance, we does not simply test it in all modes for several minutes to make certain it works. WE  ACTUALLY USES THE MACHINE FOR A WEEK, playing and recording many hours of tape, and actually uses the tape machines to record  from AM/FM, CD or cassette to reel to reel tape, and if any glitches or abnormalities appear during this process they are addressed and corrected and the use of the machine continues until our  technician is abolutely certain that the machine is ready to be sold and will not deliver any unwanted surprises to its new owner. We will not release a machine for sale until he is absolutely certain it will perform flawlessly on a consistent day-to-day basis after it is shipped        Check my feedback and bid with confidence !!!      More than 350 reel-to-reel devices SOLD in the EBAY   This is strickly a deck. It does not have speakers. You must connect it to a stereo receiver or an amplifier. This machine records and plays back with excellent fidelity and frequency response. The Tape Recorder is looking great  even if it has more than 25 years and it works perfectly! The faceplate looks great! All the mechanical and electronic operations and everything works splendidly including the VU meter illumination.   Play, Record, Fast Forward & Rewind functions run smooth and noiseless.   This model superceded the 4000D range in the early 1980's and offered a much improved technical specification including the long lasting glass crystal ferrite recording heads and the extended frequency response gained from using good quality tape AKAI GX-4000D This famous Akai set has been in production for many years. It's also this model which can be found most in on line-auctions and second hand goods websites.The GX-4000D is again an improved version of the 4000DSMKII but has been equipped with Akai's GX heads, which are guaranteed for 150,000 hours of use and also achieved a higher frequency response.The functions are again similar to those on the earlier 4000-series sets except for an extra "output" knob on the front panel and the thoroughly face-lift the GX-4000D has undergone.Auto shut off is no longer present in the power switch but the motor will be turned off when the tension arm falls down; the VU meter lights remain on. The track selector knob is no longer mounted on the head cover but next to it. The capstan speed change sleeve is now hidden under the head cover when the lower 3.75 ips speed is used. This head cover can easily be pulled off when the heads need to be cleaned or demagnetized.I think the mechanics and/or motor of the GX-4000D have been improved as well since the wow and flutter specs have been decreased by 50% according to the earlier 4000DSMKII. Specifications:           Track system: 4 track, 2 channel stereo/mono           Wow and Flutter: Less than 0,08% WRMS.           Frequency Response: 30Hz to 24,000 Hz (+-3dB at 7-1/2.           30Hz to 16,000Hz(+-3dB at 3-3/4.           Distortion: Less than 1% (1,000 Hz "0" VU.           Signal-to-Noise-Ratio: Better than 60 dB.           Erase Ratio: Better than 70 dB.           Bias frequency: 100 kHz.           Motor: (1) 4-pole induction motor.           Fast forward and Rewind time: 200 seconds using 1200 feet tape.           Input jacks: (2) Microphone: 0,25 mV. (Microphone impedance: 600 ohms).           Headphone jack.           RCA jacks for Output and Input.           DIN connection.           Low Noise / Extended Range Switching           Features Sound On Sound Capability for Multitracking.           Speed Sleeve for 7.5 IPS (19cm/s) Recording/Playback.              2 speeds: 3-3/4  & 7-1/2              Max. Reel: 7 1/2 in            110/120V  - 60 Hz            Dimensions: 17,3 (440mm) Wide,   12,4(315mm) Tall,   9,1(230mm) Deep.           Weight: 29,1 lbs. (13,2 kg)  // 35 lbs for Shipping cost                          SERIAL NUMBER:  31021-05490   IMPORTANT  MESSAGE:   The items we sell come from a variety of close-outs, auctions, surplus, estate sales, store display and salvage sales. Each item is visually inspected. Some items are tested to be in working order if stated in the description of the item.   CANADIAN BUYERS:  You are  responsible for duties/customs fees. The declared value will be the actual auction price - ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS!!   WE ARE EXPERTS  IN ALL VINTAGE  AKAI 4000 MODELS   The description  of the device was made in compliance with what we only could observe.   This is a Vintage electronic component and  we can not guarantee full functionality.   Because we are not the original owners we will not know the usage history, age or dates of most items. This is an auction and we abide by auction policies. Everything is sold "as is where is" without warranty or guarantee.   Please do not bid if this is a problem.       SHIPPING & HANDLING   Buyer to pay $ 45.00  for FIXED RATE SHIPPING and handling within the  USA, from Orlando (FL).    EXCEPT:     buyers from AZ, CA, ID, MT, ND, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA and WY   (MORE  ADDITIONAL SHIPPING COSTS) = $ 54.00   To  CANADA:   $74.00  by  USPS PRIORITY MAIL INTERNATIONAL (Check www.usps.com)   This will be packaged securely and will be insured, in a box 25X20X15 in.     Pick up is available with no fee.     All payments must be received within 3 days after end of auction. Auctions not paid within that time are subject to cancellation at our discretion, and non-paying bidders will be reported to eBay. If you do not intend to pay, please do not bid!!  We ship by regular mail, UPS and/or USPS at our discretion, with delivery confirmation. 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