{"product_id":"akai-gx-650d-26-cm-3-head-reel-to-reel-tape-recorder-original-box-serviced","title":"Akai – GX-650D – 26 CM – 3-Head Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorder – Original Box – Serviced","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor sale: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Akai GX-650D is a vintage stereo reel-to-reel tape recorder featuring Akai's renowned GX (Glass \u0026amp; X'tal Ferrite) heads, a three-motor drive system and double-capstan tape transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis impressive machine offers three tape speeds, independent recording level controls, illuminated VU meters and a substantial wooden cabinet with a brushed aluminium front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recorder has been thoroughly tested and is now fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e''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''\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosmetic Condition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed – Serviced – Fully Working\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe machine presents well overall, although it shows cosmetic wear consistent with its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScratches and small marks on the wooden cabinet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome chipped and worn veneer around the edges and corners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible wear and surface imperfections along the upper cabinet edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight signs of use on the aluminium front panel and controls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome signs of age around the tape head assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal cardboard box is included, showing considerable storage wear, creasing and damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease inspect all photographs carefully to assess the exact cosmetic condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking Condition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully Working – Extensively Tested\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recorder has been repaired, serviced and calibrated. Playback, recording, transport operation and winding functions have been checked during servicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three tape speeds have been adjusted, and the recorder has been calibrated according to the manufacturer's specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eService Performed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaning \u0026amp; Mechanical Restoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoroughly cleaned the recorder internally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemoved hardened grease and nicotine residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisassembled and lubricated the motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaned the complete tape-guiding system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepaired and restored the adjustable tape guides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreed up and cleaned the tape counter mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplaced the tape counter belts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLubricated the reel motors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjusted the reel tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTape Heads \u0026amp; Transport\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaned and aligned the tape heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestored proper fast-forward and rewind operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjusted the tape transport for reliable operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalibrated all three tape speeds: 9.5, 19 and 38 cm\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplaced failed and ruptured capacitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaned the affected circuit board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepaired the playback amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplaced several noisy transistors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaned the potentiometers, controls and switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal Calibration \u0026amp; Testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalibrated the recorder to factory specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerformed extensive operational testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirmed full functionality after servicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack system: 4-track, 2-channel, stereo\/monaural system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeads: 1 x GX record, 1 x GX playback, 1 x erase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 2 x reel drive, 1 x capstan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReel size: up to 10.5 inch reel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape speeds: 3 \u003cspan class=\"small_fraction\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e⁄\u003csub\u003e4\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  7 \u003cspan class=\"small_fraction\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e⁄\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  15 ips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWow and flutter: 0.04% \u003cspan class=\"small_fraction\"\u003e(15 ips)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 30Hz to 30kHz \u003cspan class=\"small_fraction\"\u003e(15 ips)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal to Noise Ratio: 58dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal harmonic distortion: 0.4%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput: 80mV (line), 0.3mV (mic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput: 0.775V (line)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemiconductors: 72 x transistors, 61 x diodes, 1 x IC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions (LxWxH): \u003cspan\u003e524 x 442 x 258mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 30 Kg\u003cbr\u003eVolts: 100-240v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe ship worldwide.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor international shipping, import fee's apply. These vary per country, and are for the buyer to pay.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Shipping in the EU up to 30 KG (max)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e-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!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e-We kindly ask you to reach out for the best shiping rates. As rates vary per shipper, we can ask custom shipping quotes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease 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. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePicking up the item is also possible. It can be picked up in Alkmaar.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDelivery by us is also possible in some cases. Please reach out to us for more information about deliveries \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eState of listing: If a listing is listed ''for parts or not working'' returns are not accepted.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf the recorder is pictured with reels, please note that these are for display purposes only and are not included in the sale. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen 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\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59106486321496,"sku":"MT-16234987290968-ORB13","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/1987\/8232\/files\/image00001_6e19deaa-7b3d-4d8d-bb9a-6de1872e6226.jpg?v=1794497121","url":"https:\/\/www.odnd.nl\/products\/akai-gx-650d-26-cm-3-head-reel-to-reel-tape-recorder-original-box-serviced","provider":"ODND Vintage Audio Dreams","version":"1.0","type":"link"}