You are looking at an AKAI 1710W reel-to-reel tape recorder PLAYER.

 

Nice quality general purpose valve portable reel to reel system. It has a built in amplifier and speakers.

 

Features, 4 track, 2 channel stereo/mono system, twin illuminated analogue VU meters, tape counter, tone control, headphone socket, twin microphone sockets, speeds for 3 ¾” and 7 1/2”, noise reduction,  Plays up to 7” tapes.

 

It has a valve amplifier

Valves are all original

 

NEC  6AR5  x 3

NEC  12AT7 (S)

NEC  6CA4

 

Specifications

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

Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase

Motor: 2 speed induction

Reel size: 3, 5 or 7 inch reel

Tape speeds: 1 7⁄8  3 3⁄4  7 1⁄2 ips

Wow and flutter: 0.18% (7 1⁄2 ips)

Frequency response: 40Hz to 15kHz (7 1⁄2 ips)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 50dB

Total harmonic distortion: 3%

Crosstalk: 43dB

Input: 150mV (line), 20mV (DIN), 3mV (mic)

Output: 2.5V (line), 2.5V (DIN)

Output power: 4 watts

Semiconductors: 2 x 2SC650, 2 x 2SC458LG

Valve complement: 1 x 12AT7, 2 x 6AR5, 1 x 6CA4

Dimensions: 360 x 345 x 190mm

Weight: 15kg

World wide voltage selection 110/120-220v/240 volts. 50 and 60 hz selector.

 

Phono inputs & outputs plus DIN socket. Can be connected to any Hi-Fi system.

 

It’s in good working order, however it has not been serviced and needs a new pinch roller, the existing one is cracked (see pictures), the valve electronics are fine however. Therefore it is sold as spares or repairs, no returns.

 

Ok condition, there are lots of marks and scratches, Akai logo missing from the tape head cover, needs a new pinch wheel.

 


Measures 34.5 cm W x 21.5 cm D x 36 cm H. Made in Japan.

 

Serial number 125065

 

https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/akai/1710w.shtml

 

http://www.radiomuseum.org/r/akai_1710w1710.html

 

Comes supplied with mains lead with UK.

 

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