Akai GX-646

Stereo Reel to Reel Tape Recorder (1983-85)

This unit has been lubricated and the heads have been cleaned.  Tested and in nice working condition – sounds great.  Play tested for over 3 hours.  Please remember if you are using old reel tape the heads need to be cleaned quite often, it’s the nature of the beast.  You will see that old prerecorded reel tape leaves a residue on the heads that can make recordings sound dull and bind up the tape.

Also remember that prerecorded reel tape will not magically sound great if the recordings were not done properly.  This is a stellar machine that is in very nice cosmetic condition with normal marks from usage over the years.

  1. Track system: auto reverse, 4-track, 2-channel, stereo system
  2. Heads: 2 x GX record, 2 x GX playback, 2 x erase
  3. Motor: 2 x reel drive, 1 x capstan
  4. Reel size: up to 10.5 inch reel
  5. Tape speeds: 3 3⁄4  7 1⁄2 ips
  6. Wow and flutter: 0.03% (7 1⁄2 ips)
  7. Frequency response: 25Hz to 33kHz (7 1⁄2 ips)
  8. Signal to Noise Ratio: 65dB
  9. Total harmonic distortion: 0.4%
  10. Input: 70mV (line), 2mV (DIN), 0.25mV (mic)
  11. Output: 0.775V (line), 0.3V (DIN)
  12. Dimensions: 440 x 483 x 256mm
  13. Weight: 21kg

Accessories: connection cords, reel hub adaptors, 2 reels

I have described the unit to the best of my ability and since these are vintage unit's that are over 30 years old there is no warranty on it. So I am selling this AS-IS with no warranty expressed or implied. So since there is no warranty on the unit it is sold for parts only and no returns for any reason!

You can check it out in action at https://youtu.be/1qcJBjgkm5Y

Please remember only the reel player in video is for sale.

Your item will be professionally packaged with the utmost care, insured and include tracking.  No P.O. Boxes

Thank you