Akai – GX-650D – 26 CM – 3-Head Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorder – Original Box – Serviced

For sale: 

The Akai GX-650D is a vintage stereo reel-to-reel tape recorder featuring Akai's renowned GX (Glass & X'tal Ferrite) heads, a three-motor drive system and double-capstan tape transport.

This impressive machine offers three tape speeds, independent recording level controls, illuminated VU meters and a substantial wooden cabinet with a brushed aluminium front panel.

This particular GX-650D has undergone extensive technical servicing, repair and calibration. The tape transport, motors, playback electronics and various mechanical components have been restored and adjusted to factory specifications.

The recorder has been thoroughly tested and is now fully functional.

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Cosmetic Condition:

Used – Serviced – Fully Working

The machine presents well overall, although it shows cosmetic wear consistent with its age.

• Scratches and small marks on the wooden cabinet.

• Some chipped and worn veneer around the edges and corners.

• Visible wear and surface imperfections along the upper cabinet edges.

• Light signs of use on the aluminium front panel and controls.

• Some signs of age around the tape head assembly.

• Original cardboard box is included, showing considerable storage wear, creasing and damage.

Please inspect all photographs carefully to assess the exact cosmetic condition.

Working Condition:

Fully Working – Extensively Tested

The recorder has been repaired, serviced and calibrated. Playback, recording, transport operation and winding functions have been checked during servicing.

All three tape speeds have been adjusted, and the recorder has been calibrated according to the manufacturer's specifications.

Service Performed:

Cleaning & Mechanical Restoration

• Thoroughly cleaned the recorder internally.

• Removed hardened grease and nicotine residue.

• Disassembled and lubricated the motor.

• Cleaned the complete tape-guiding system.

• Repaired and restored the adjustable tape guides.

• Freed up and cleaned the tape counter mechanism.

• Replaced the tape counter belts.

• Lubricated the reel motors.

• Adjusted the reel tables.

Tape Heads & Transport

• Cleaned and aligned the tape heads.

• Restored proper fast-forward and rewind operation.

• Adjusted the tape transport for reliable operation.

• Calibrated all three tape speeds: 9.5, 19 and 38 cm/s.

Electronics

• Replaced failed and ruptured capacitors.

• Cleaned the affected circuit board.

• Repaired the playback amplifier.

• Replaced several noisy transistors.

• Cleaned the potentiometers, controls and switches.

Final Calibration & Testing

• Calibrated the recorder to factory specifications.

• Performed extensive operational testing.

• Confirmed full functionality after servicing.

Specs:

• Track system: 4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural system
• Heads: 1 x GX record, 1 x GX playback, 1 x erase
• Motor: 2 x reel drive, 1 x capstan
• Reel size: up to 10.5 inch reel
• Tape speeds: 3 ³⁄₄  7 ¹⁄₂  15 ips
• Wow and flutter: 0.04% (15 ips)
• Frequency response: 30Hz to 30kHz (15 ips)
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 58dB
• Total harmonic distortion: 0.4%
• Input: 80mV (line), 0.3mV (mic)
• Output: 0.775V (line)
• Semiconductors: 72 x transistors, 61 x diodes, 1 x IC

Dimensions (LxWxH): 524 x 442 x 258mm
Weight: 30 Kg
Volts: 100-240v (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