AKAI GX-4000D

Second-hand. In good conditions. Shows slight signs of wear as shown in the photos. Comes with  manual, without original packaging.

This compact, sturdy reel-to-reel tape recorder offers high-fidelity performance, making it an ideal choice for analog sound enthusiasts. This stereophonic model is equipped with three heads, allowing real-time monitoring of the recording and the ability to listen to both stereo and monophonic tracks (1-4 or 3-2), simplifying the playback of recordings made with different equipment.

The head block is protected by a removable plastic and aluminum cover, providing easy access to the internal components. The GX heads, encapsulated in glass, ensure a significantly longer lifespan compared to traditional heads, making this recorder a safe and reliable investment over time.

This model does not feature auto-reverse and uses a single pinch roller, meaning you must manually flip the reels at the end of the tape. The tape counter is a classic mechanical four-digit counter, and two equalizations and two bias levels can be selected for greater versatility in recording.

The recorder supports two speeds for playback and recording: 19 cm/s and 9.5 cm/s. Speed adjustment is not done via a selector but by manually reducing the diameter of the capstan, which consists of two co-axial pins. The declared specifications guarantee a frequency response of 30-24,000 Hz at the higher speed and 30-16,000 Hz at the lower speed.

In terms of connections, the device offers two microphone inputs with front jacks, RCA connections, and a DIN connector, which integrates stereo inputs and outputs into a single cable. There is also a stereo headphone output.

Thanks to its solid construction, with a metal frame and levers, this tape recorder offers long-term durability. The belts are easily available, and the build quality ensures reliable operation even after years of use. A true classic among reel-to-reel tape recorders, perfect for those seeking authentic sound and a device built to last.

Technical Specifications:

• Electronics: Solid State
• Equalization: NAB
• Country of Manufacture: Japan
• Production Period: 1978 - 1984
• Tracks: 1/4 Rec/PB
• Speeds: 9.5 cm/s (3 3/4 ips), 19 cm/s (7 1/2 ips)
• Max Reel Size: 7" (approx. 18 cm)
• Number of Heads: 3
• Head Composition: Ferrite/Glass
• Head Configuration: Stereo
• Number of Motors: 1
• Auto-reverse: No
• Voltage: 110-120V, 220-240V
• Outputs: RCA
• Frequency Response: 30 Hz – 24 kHz @ 19 cm/s (7 1/2 ips)
• Wow and Flutter: 0.08%
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 60 dB
• Sound Quality: 7/10
• Long-term Reliability: 8/10
• Dimensions: 440 x 315 x 230 mm
• Weight: 13.2 kg