A beautiful deck from the 70ties, that is built like a tank that weighs 12KG! At that time reel to reel decks were still more common than cassette decks. Thats why its inside with its big motor, motor start capacitor and massive flywheels reminds more of a reel to reel. AKAI did not want to cut any corners and they even invented a compact auto reverse system. On these units, the heads do not swifel, but they move in and out to pick side A or B.
A technical feast for those interested and a stunning sounding cassette deck for those who want to enjoy this medium. Defintely the eye catcher of your living room with the wooden case, the large lit VU meters and the beautiful absolutely spotless aluminium fascia.
To get this deck back to original spec it has received quite a bit of service:
- New Capstan Belt
- New transport belt
- Overhaul of the auto-reverse mechanism
- Cleaning of switches and knobs with contact cleaner
- Lubrications of moving parts
- cleaning of heads and capstan
- Azimuth adjustment
- Speed calibration
- Full function test
This unit comes with 6 months warranty.
Below ist a test recording made with the GXC-730D and played back by it:
Description
Akai’s GXC-730D stereo tape deck features a GX Head forward and reverse recording and playback.
The GX recording/playback head is centrally positioned between two stout capstans for complete stability in both directions.
Automatic and manual playback and recording in both directions, convenient front loading design, and Tape Direction Indicator Lamps offer the ultimate in operating ease.
Specifications
Type: auto reverse, 3-head, single compact cassette deck
Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape Speed: 4.76 cm/s
Heads: 1 x record/playback, 2 x erase
Motor: 4-pole hysteresis synchronous outer rotor
Tape Type: type I, CrO2, FeCr
Noise Reduction: B
Frequency Response: 35Hz to 17kHz (FeCr tape)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 60dB (dolby B)
Wow and Flutter: 0.08%
Total Harmonic Distortion: 1.5%
Input: 70mV (line), 0.3mV (mic)
Output: 0.775V (line)
Semiconductors: 56 x transistors, 121 x diodes, 2 x IC
Dimensions: 440 x 175 x 302mm
Weight: 12kg
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