For sale: an Akai CS-F330 Stereo Cassette Deck, a vintage Japanese cassette recorder featuring Akai's distinctive silver front panel, electronic transport controls and High-Density (HD) recording head.
The CS-F330 offers a combination of classic analogue cassette technology and convenient electronic operation. Its front panel includes illuminated transport indicators, a tape counter, level meters and a concealed control section for recording adjustments.
This particular unit has received maintenance, including a new drive belt, lubrication of the motor and cleaning of the control knobs.
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Cosmetic condition:
Cosmetic condition: Used, with minor signs of age and wear.
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Silver front panel remains in presentable condition.
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Light scratches and scuffs are visible on the front panel and housing.
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Some small paint marks and wear around the cabinet edges.
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Minor cosmetic marks on the cassette compartment and display window.
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Original buttons, switches and front control flap are present.
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Please inspect the photographs for the exact cosmetic condition.
Working condition:
The cassette deck has been serviced as described below. The photographs show the unit powered on, with illuminated indicators.
No additional electrical measurements or complete recording/playback test results have been provided.
Service Performed:
Serviced on 7 October 2026
- New drive belt installed.
- Motor lubricated.
- Control knobs cleaned.
These maintenance procedures were carried out to address ageing mechanical components and improve the operation of the cassette mechanism.
Specs:
- Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck
- Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
- Tape Speed: 4.75 cm/s
- Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
- Tape Type: type I, CrO2, Metal
- Noise Reduction: B
- Frequency Response: 30Hz to 18kHz (Metal tape)
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 69dB (dolby B)
- Wow and Flutter: 0.04%
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.7%
Dimensions (LxWxH): 440 x 126 x 295mm
Weight: 9 Kg
Volts: 220v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)
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State of listing: If a listing is listed ''for parts or not working'' returns are not accepted.
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
