AKAI GXC-706D Cassette Deck

What a beautiful gem out of the late 70ties. These old Akai decks just sound so good and are a pleasure to use and look at. This unit is in very good condition. Only some oxidisation on the record level and playback volume knob.

We did quite a bit of service to this deck and spent a bit over 4 hours on it. Also the top cover got a fresh powder coating.

This deck has received the below service:

• Cleaning of flywheel and motor pulley
• Replacement of Capstan Belt
• Replacement of Counter Belt
• Replacement of Drive Belt
• Replacement of bulbs in VU meters
• Cleaning and treatment of original pinch roller
• Cleaning of capstan with chemical
• Cleaning of heads
• Demagnetisation of head and capstan
• Speed calibration
• Powdercoating of to cover
• Playback level calibration
• Full function test

Below is a test recording made with the GXC-706D and played back by it on a normal position tape:

Specifications

Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck

Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo

Tape Speed: 4.76 cm/s

Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase

Motor: electronically speed controlled DC

Tape Type: type I, CrO2, FeCr

Noise Reduction: B

Frequency Response: 35Hz to 15kHz  (FeCr tape)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 66dB  (dolby B)

Wow and Flutter: 0.055%

Total Harmonic Distortion: 1.5%

Input: 70mV (line), 0.25mV (mic)

Output: 0.41V (line)

Semiconductors: 16 x transistors, 21 x diodes, 2 x FET, 3 x IC

Dimensions: 440 x 150 x 290mm

Weight: 6.5kg

Year: 1978