Here is a vintage AKAI M-8 reel to reel Tape Recorder, 

powers on, responds to the knobs to forward or reverse, both lights on the amps panel work, i did not try to actually record with it, sold as is.

includes both rubber reel caps that is necessary for playing upright. but missing the reel Should be a cheap and easy replacement. 

The case has some stains and the fabric is worn at some spots. 

Sold as is. 

Please look closely at the pictures and description before bidding.

Here is some info on the unit from HiFiEngine.com:

Features include two separate amplifier units resulting in easy identification of channel controls, built in monitor speakers with on/off switch, the recording light is driven from the erase circuits, very positive lock-out to prevent accidental recording, sound on sound facility; dubbing from left to right, pause button which may be locked in either run or pause mode, and a tape tension idler with built in cleaning pad.

In addition, the end of tape can be set to either automatically stop the mechanism or turn off the entire machine.

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

Heads: 1 x playback/record, 1 x erase, 1 x bias

Motor: 2 speed hysteresis synchronous

Equalization: NARTB

Tape speeds: 1 7⁄8  3 3⁄4  7 1⁄2 ips

Wow and flutter: 0.15% (7 1⁄2 ips)

Frequency response: 40Hz to 20kHz (7 1⁄2 ips)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 45dB

Total harmonic distortion: 3%

Output power: 6 watts

Speakers: 2 x 4"

Valve complement: 2 x EF86, 1 x 12AD7, 2 x 12AX7, 2 x 6X4, 1 x 6AR5

Dimensions: 20 x 14 x 9 inches

Weight: 48lbs