Rare AKAI 4000DS Reel to Reel Tape Recorder Japan 1975 Serviced-good condition

Akai was founded by Masukichi Akai and his son, Saburo Akai in 1929 in Tokyo. The word “Akai” in Japanese means “red”, which of course found a reference in the colour of the brand’s logo. In the 1940s, the company produced music and audio equipment. The expanding range of the company included originally reel-to-reel tape recorders, cassette recorder, audio amplifiers, video cassette recorder and speakers, followed by CD, DVD and mp3 players. Some of the products were sold in the United States under the brand of Roberts, A & D in Japan and Tensai and Transonic Strato in Western Europe. At the end of the 1960s, Akai and Tandberg introduced an innovative way of recording sound that allowed recording a wider range of high frequencies. In 1984, a new branch of the company called Akai Professional was created, producing electronic musical instruments. However, in the 90s, the company reduced its range of Hi-Fi equipment. At the end of 2004, Akai Corporation was taken over by Grande Group and Akai Professional by Numark Industries due to bankruptcy.

Great example of vintage AKAI reel to reel tape machine, fully working order, just been serviced, new belt fitted, potentiometers cleaned and lubricated, heads demagnetised, playing and recording with no

issues.

The wooden cabinet is in excellent condition, few light scratches around but nothing major for 50 years old machine!. Also the front of the tape deck is in pristine condition, really few small scratches with is hard to notice.

I have taken a lot of pictures, please study them carefully for details.

The tape deck has all original parts, pause button, channel switch, even the rubber tape spools holders are original and still hold the tape!

Hard to find this days another good example of this Akai tape recorder!

Including printable manual instruction .

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AKAI REEL SPOOLS IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE SALE-for illustration only!

Please note that this tape deck doesn’t have built in speakers, it’s needs to be connected to external amplifier via RCA audio cable- I had a costumer who complained about no sound coming out from the tape deck so please before deciding to buy research information about this machine to make sure is suitable for you!

This is a vintage audio equipment, nearly 50 years old,you do need to have a basic knowledge of use, operate and maintenance of the machine!

I have had few returns due to buyer complaints the machine is not working because they didn’t put the tape correctly on the reels or didn’t clean heads regularly causing poor sound quality

So please, please, please DO NOT BUY if you don’t know how to use the machine! Thank you!

So , this tape deck , if postage service selected, will be supplied with

one prerecorded good quality used tape with no extra cost to prove that

is in fully working condition. The tape will be prerecorded with

purchase date of BBC radio programme to ensure it’s being done just

after your purchase. Unless you would like me to record your favourite

music, please contact me just after purchase , thank you

Prefer collection in person and check it on collection but can post it via insured service

Any questions feel free to ask

Thanks for looking!

Greg