This AKAI M-8 tape transport came with the last tube AKAI Recorder. Many of these beautifully designed, beautifully constructed recorders quickly ended up in the closet...Bulky,but too expensive to toss! Part New fad,part, practical, the much lighter smaller solid state machines quickly dominated the market. This AKAI Deck will play any 1/4" tape format Mono 1-4 stereo 1/4 tk ( Most Pre recorded tapes,and also Pro 2 track (Half track) stereo.They're also super sturdy and straight forward design,so you don't need an M.E.to work on them!Most of the decks and preamps we restore were working fine when we started.If requested,we can include the case pix'd for mounting the deck.No extra charge..Note :We pix other available goodies at our sites. At this one you're bidding only on the described item.  NOTE Free Shipping applies only to continental U.S.