Akai GX-265D Stereo Tape Deck

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Item Condition: Excellent Secondhand Condition

Shipping Options: Pickup available and you can audition.,Shipping is available at agreed cost.

Suburb or Town: Lane Cove

State: NSW

Payment Method: CC, EFT, Cash, PayPal, Zip

Reason for selling: Retailer

Further Information: Ready to reel in a classic? Step back in time with the classic Akai GX-265D Stereo Tape Deck! Unearthed from the golden era of reel-to-reel decks, introducing the iconic Akai GX-265D Stereo Tape Deck, a relic of unparalleled audio quality and engineering circa 1976-78 in excellent secondhand condition.

Key features:

Six-Head System: With one-of-a-kind GX Heads for forward & reverse recording and playback, as well as erase heads. Experience the superior GX Head reverse recording and playback system that graced the audiophile world in the late '70s!

Sound Quality: Due to the unique GX Head materials, enjoy wider dynamic range, enhanced high frequencies, and long-lasting performance that'll make your ears do a happy dance!

Manual and Automatic Reverse: Forget manually flipping reels. The Manual Reverse Buttons and Automatic Sensing Tape Reverse do it all for you.

Symmetrical Head Block Design: Ensuring identical performance in both playback directions—thanks to the genius head arrangement.

Sturdy 3 Motor System: Featuring a new AC Servo Motor for direct capstan drive, eliminating any need for rubber belts or flywheels and ensuring reduced interference.

Individual Microphone and Line Input Level Controls: For the Mixmaster's among us, easily mix sound from two separate sources with built-in mic-line mixing circuits!

Pause & Go: With just 0.5mm separation between the pinch wheel and capstan in Pause mode, enjoy quick and smooth start-ups for your editing needs.

Output Level Control: Match your amplifier input perfectly for the best sonic experience.

Tape Selector Switch: Choose between Low Noise or Wide Range tape to suit your specific requirements.

Tech Specs:

Track system: auto reverse, 4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural system

Heads: 2 x playback, 2 x record, 2 x erase

Motor: 2 x reel, 1 x capstan

Reel size: up to 7 inch reel

Tape speeds: 3 3⁄4 7 1⁄2 ips

Wow and flutter: 0.06% (7 1⁄2 ips)

Frequency response: 30Hz to 25kHz (7 1⁄2 ips)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 56dB