Akai GX-R60 Auto Reverse Cassette Tape Deck

Another nice Akai cassette deck, this one from 1987, just serviced and working great.  This particular model is equipped with rotating GX heads, Fr resp 20-19,000 (Metal tape), Dolby B/C and dBX noise reduction, dual capstan transport and motorized eject/load. Minor cosmetic blemishes but works great, including recording, especially with Metal tape.
  • Capstan belt is in great condition, W/F is within spec - see last photo (base 0.02% WRMS tape used for testing). No idlers to replace, all gear driven mechanism.
  • Transport fully cleaned and re-lubed, door opens/closes smoothly.
  • Capstan motor speed and head azimuth adjusted to spec.
  • Transport and heads cleaned and demagnetized.
  • Meter sensitivity, playback and record level adjusted to factory specs. Bias calibrated for all tape types (TDK MA, Maxell XLII and UR tapes used for calibration).
  • All functions (PLAY/ FF/REW/RECORD/PAUSE) were tested and verified to work properly. See penultimate photo for frequency sweep on Maxell XLII - all within factory spec.
    Cosmetically ~8.5/10. A few small dents and scratches on the top an rear corners- please see photos.  No remote, box or any other accessories included.

    FREE BONUS: Brand new Maxell UR 90 (Type I) tape, NOS, still in original wrapper, to get you started.


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    I specialize in vintage electronics restorations and have sold dozens of units, plentiful references available. Having said that, this is still a vintage piece and comes as is, with no warranty. It is only guaranteed to work and look as described in this listing. The buyer is assumed to be familiar with proper set up and use. DO NOT PURCHASE, IF YOU DON'T INTEND TO KEEP. Anybody hoping to just "have a look and return" will be promptly reported to eBay and blocked.