For sale: Akai GX-220D - Vintage Reel-to-Reel Tape Deck - Auto Reverse - Serviced
The Akai GX-220D is a vintage stereo reel-to-reel tape deck featuring a three-motor transport system, three magnetic heads and automatic reverse operation.
The recorder uses Akai's GX (Glass & Crystal Ferrite) recording and playback heads, designed for high wear resistance. Its four-track, two-channel system supports both stereo and mono recording and playback at three selectable tape speeds: 4.75, 9.5 and 19 cm/s.
The GX-220D features automatic continuous reverse, automatic stop, pause control and sound-on-sound recording. Two illuminated VU meters provide visual monitoring of recording levels, while separate input level controls allow adjustment of the recording signal.
The deck accommodates tape reels up to 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter and provides line-level and microphone connections for recording and playback.
The GX-220D is designed for connection to an external amplifier or audio system.
IMPORTANT – REELS NOT INCLUDED: This tape deck is supplied without tape reels. Any reels shown in the photographs are for illustration purposes only and are not included in the sale.
''Please ask us for a shipping quote for the best shipping rates before making a purchase. Shown costs are estimated and might be incorrect. We can offer better services with different shippers by choice''
Cosmetic Condition:
- In a very good condition
- Some minor scratches
Working Condition:
Service Performed:
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Recorder thoroughly cleaned.
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Hardened grease and nicotine residue removed.
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Motor disassembled and lubricated.
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Tape guide system cleaned.
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Adjustable tape guides repaired.
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Tape heads cleaned and aligned.
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Tape counter freed up and cleaned.
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Tape counter belts replaced.
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Reel motors lubricated and reel tables adjusted.
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Failed capacitors replaced and circuit board cleaned.
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Playback amplifier repaired.
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Several noisy transistors replaced.
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Potentiometers and switches cleaned.
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Fast forward and rewind functions restored to proper operation.
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Recorder calibrated according to factory specifications.
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Extensively tested after servicing.
Specs:
- Track system: 4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural system
- Heads: 1 x GX playback, 1 x GX record, 1 x erase
- Motor: 2 x reel, 1 x capstan
- Reel size: up to 7 inch reel
- 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 24kHz (7 1⁄2 ips)
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 50dB
- Total harmonic distortion: 1.5%
- Input: 50mV (line), 7mV (DIN), 0.2mV (mic)
- Output: 1.23V (line)
- Semiconductors: 24 x transistors, 2 x IC, 14 x diodes
Dimensions (LxWxH): 43x22x43cm
Weight: 21Kg
Volts: v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)
We ship worldwide.
For international shipping, import fee's apply. These vary per country, and are for the buyer to pay.
-Shipping in the EU up to 30 KG (max)
-Shipping outside of the EU up to 20 KG (max) Shown costs might vary. Please ask us for a shipping quote for the best rates!
-We kindly ask you to reach out for the best shiping rates. As rates vary per shipper, we can ask custom shipping quotes.
Please note: ‘’Whenever an item exceeds the weight noted above. Please ask for a shipping quote before making a purchase. The shipping costs are estimated in our shop because we do not know the shipping address.
Picking up the item is also possible. It can be picked up in Alkmaar.
Delivery by us is also possible in some cases. Please reach out to us for more information about deliveries
State of listing: If a listing is listed ''for parts or not working'' returns are not accepted.
If the recorder is pictured with reels, please note that these are for display purposes only and are not included in the sale.
When we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service
