You will be bidding on this very nice reel to reel player made by Akai in Japan.

 This unit find in perfect condition. CLEAN And LUBRICATED. Heads are demagnetized.

CAUTION:

Many AKAI'S for sell do not have the "CAPSTAN SPEED SLEEVE" - the chromed bolt that changes the speed and do not exist for sell separately!! ORIGINAL CAPSTAN AND NUT INCLUDED.

This model operates on two tape speeds: 7-1/2 ips and 3-3/4 ips. The Tape Speed is determined by the size of the capstan. For 3-3/4 ips, unscrew capstan cap by turning it counterclockwise and remove the outer capstan. For the 7-1/2 ips, use the outer capstan. 
See the capstan in my pictures. It is located in the center of device close the pinch roller.

The Audio board was completely cleaned and lubed with Deoxit D5 and all electrolytic capacitors, transistors and power supply capacitors  on audio/main board works great with no corrosion and no leaking. Everything still are original.

It is assumed that any bidder will understand how these reel to reel recorders operate and the characteristics of recorded tape both new and old. Questions are of course welcome and encouraged as this unit can be complicated to one that is not familiar with reel recorders/players.

This unit does not come with any wires to hookup....it uses standard RCA cables or a DIN connection.

We tested this AKAI 4000DS MKII = FANTASTIC !!!!   　

Play and Record with a excellent quality sound !!!!!

EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITION AND FANTASTIC APPEARANCE

You would spend more than $100.00/150.00 to make a complete cleanness and revision, plus parts, fuses or lamps, in an electronic workshop !!!!!

All our devices are totally serviced !!!!!

We guarantee that you receive it in excellent working and cosmetic condition.

You go to be able to enjoy the device for many and many years !!!!

THIS UNIT WAS BEEN SERVICED:

-Completely cleaned interior / exterior

- Checked and cleaned all knobs/switchs, function, and VU meters

- Cleaned and lubricated all switches with De-Ox-It.

- Adjusted and aligned Volume section for play/record.

- Adjusted and demagnetized all heads

- Checked input/output.

All original - Internally and externally !!!!!

All capacitors, transistors and other electronic components still are the originals. 

We take pride in this work and know bringing back old memories and/or allowing analog recording to continue means a lot to some and to us. 

It's not just a business it's a Passion!  

View our feedback to see what our customers have said about the devices.

When we works on a tape deck, for instance, we does not simply test it in all modes for several minutes to make certain it works. WE ACTUALLY USES THE MACHINE FOR A WEEK, playing and recording many hours of tape, and actually uses the tape machines to record from AM/FM, CD or cassette to reel to reel tape, and if any glitches or abnormalities appear during this process they are addressed and corrected and the use of the machine continues until we are　absolutely certain that the machine is ready to be sold and will not deliver any unwanted surprises to its new owner. We will not release a machine for sale until he is absolutely certain it will perform flawlessly on a consistent day-to-day basis after it is shipped.

We have already sent hundreds of devices and never had any problem. All packages are shipped fully insured via UPS or USPS.
Also, we use only New Boxes and Styrofoam plates to protect the unit from any damage.

This is strictly a deck. It does not have speakers. You must connect it to a stereo receiver or an amplifier. This machine records and plays back with excellent fidelity and frequency response.

The Tape Recorder is looking great even if it has more than 40 years and it works perfectly!

 The faceplate looks great! Some scratches from normal use.

All the mechanical and electronic operations and everything works splendidly including the VU meter illumination.

Play, Record, Fast Forward & Rewind functions run smooth and noiseless. 　

Exclusive　 S.O.S. (sound-on-sound capability)

AKAI 4000DS  MKII

This famous Akai set has been in production for many years. It's also this model which can be found most in on line-auctions and second hand goods websites.
Auto shut off is  present in the power switch AND the motor will be turned off when the tension arm falls down.

This is an Akai 4000DS MKII reel-to-reel or open reel tape deck recorder and player (requires separate audio system) that I have fully serviced. It was manufactured in the seventies. The sound quality is equal to or better than a Teac and my experience tells me that Akai's are extremely reliable and long-lived machines. Beware of buying any deck that has not been professionally serviced. All the rubber parts have been replaced or rejuvenated, it has been thoroughly lubricated, I cleaned and demagnetized the entire tape path including the very nice condition heads, cleaned the audio recording controls and exhaustively tested all functions. Everything rates from very satisfactory to excellent condition. The nice wood-grain case has some very slight nicks. This is a very robust machine with excellent audio quality and have the original capstan speed change sleeve (this is a very expensive part). It is a single motor, 3 head (one micron) machine.

Highly rated in it's time and a definite workhorse and show piece is this Akai 4000 DS MK-II reel to reel Deck. This unit has been extensively cleaned and tested and has proven over a week without fail. I have given you the most pictures allowed by E Bay to show you the luster and excellent condition of this unit. This reel to reel accepts up to 7" (seven inches in diameter) reels. The reel holders on the spindles are spring loaded so you can load your tape and secure the reel without having to operate this unit laying down....which if you choose, you can still do. This unit features a One Micron gap recording head which increases frequency response. As you can see this unit's heads are in excellent  condition and have been well-maintained. As with so many vintage reel recorders, this is the area where it's crucial for proper playback/recording and in many cases is not achieved because of the poor condition of these heads.

There is a extra feature: Track selector that the unit can be switched from mono recording that allows a user to add/record another track to a previously recorded Mono track.

Back to the unit, this player/recorder has auto-shutoff when the take-up lever is employed and the on/off switch located in middle right is set to the Down Position labeled "Shut Off".

It is very important that you maintain your heads and tape path after each side of playing or recording from older tapes. After a while, tapes tend to become brittle and the backing that holds the magnetic properties to the tape looses it's abilities and this will cause oxide to accumulate on everything the tape passes including the tape heads. When this happens, your sound quality will deteriorate. I have always found it a good practice to clean the entire tape path with denatured alcohol....with the power off after every playback or recording of each side of the tape. This unit only records/plays in One Direction and that is from left to right. There is no Auto-reverse. Where this simple yet integrated unit comes in very handy is by transferring all those mix tapes you may have had....or you dad had and you want to transfer them to CDR.

Another important note: If you are recording or playing back a old tape and it has a squealing/chattering sound....this means that the tape itself has exceeded it's life and could cause damage to the heads if you continue to use....the tape itself has dried out. If you come upon a tape of this character, remove it from the unit and clean the entire tape path as previously instructed. Any treatment of a tape in this condition and then played back on this unit could and probably will cause permanent damage to the heads. So Don't Do It as I will not accept returns for mishandling of this unit. It is best that you, if you decide to bid and win, to review the Owner's Manual as described or to contact me and I'll email it to you.

It is assumed that any bidder will understand how these reel to reel recorders operate and the characteristics of recorded tape both new and old. Questions are of course welcome and encouraged as this unit can be complicated to one that is not familiar with reel recorders/players. This unit does not come with any wires to hookup....it uses standard RCA cables or a DIN connection.

Mic inputs are in the front. Mic/Line mixing is achieved through the multi-functional Left and Right controls.

After all that I have explained and illustrated to you in this description. If you do not understand....please ask or do not bid....this may not be for you. This unit is being sold AS-IS AS DESCRIBED with the exception of any misrepresentation in description above. I am not responsible for mis-use or damage from usage. This is a Reel to Reel Tape Deck.....that means that it HAS to be connected to a Amplifier/Stereo which accepts Aux. In/Tape Monitor RCA Inputs/Outputs. This unit will NOT amplify by itself.

Akai Model 4000 DS MK-II

AC 110V -  60Hz

Dimensions: 16" Wide

7" Deep

12 1/2" High

Speeds - 3 3/4" to 7 1/2" inches per second (Speeds have to be changed manually as described).

Serial Number: 11101-00113