Description: CUSTOM PAINTED MINT BLACK AKAI GX-747 REEL TO REEL TAPE RECORDER RECAPPED AND SERVICED WITH CUSTOM EXOTIC TEAK SIDE PANELS AND ALUMINUM BACK PANEL!You are buying a custom painted black Akai GX-747. The 2 front panels are finished with automotive emerald black metallic paint. The deck power PCB board has been fully recapped with Panasonic FC, Nichicon capacitors and the audio board was partially recapped with audio grade capacitors 2 years ago. The deck switches and mechanical parts has been cleaned, oiled and lubricated. Pinch roller was replaced with a new pinch roller. Tension arms working as it should. Full service and calibration was done in November of 2020 by Adrian Pro Audio in Canoga Park California. Deck has been calibrated to Recording the Masters LPR 90 tape, playback and recording working to specifications. Like the Teac x 2000R you can only calibrate one tape type using the Normal position. Calibrating the EE position is not possible as the adjustments are common to both tape types. LPR90 tape is a much much better tape with more headroom than the older EE tapes. Heads are in great condition. I got the side panels of the deck custom made with exotic TEAK wood finished with high gloss golden brown. The back particle board was replaced with a custom made aluminum back panel with all the lettering. Unlike the original particle board the aluminum back panel can be cleaned very easily. This deck comes out of my own personal collection. Deck was never hacked or abused and comes from smoke free environment! Price to replace capacitors was $800 + parts. Price for TEAK side panels was $250. Price for the custom aluminum back panel was $200. Price for Service and calibration by Adrian pro audio was $450. Price for custom paint work and print $700.Please see all pictures. Please note Agfa tape reel is not included! If you need any clarification on anything please ask!Deck will come with the 2 original Akai NAB hubs, Original Akai 10.5 inch metal black empty take up Reel, a copy of the service manual, custom made aluminum back panel and the 2 exotic Teak wood side panels. Will also include a copy of the service and calibration invoice.Akai Specifications:Track system: auto reverse, 4-track, 2-channel, stereo systemHeads: 2 x GX record, 2 x GX playback, 2 x eraseMotor: 2 x reel drive, 1 x capstanReel size: up to 10.5 inch reelTape speeds: 3 3⁄4 7 1⁄2 ipsWow and flutter: 0.03% (7 1⁄2 ips)Frequency response: 25Hz to 33kHz (7 1⁄2 ips)Signal to Noise Ratio: 65dBTotal harmonic distortion: 0.4%Input: 70mV (line), 2mV (DIN), 0.25mV (mic)Output: 0.775V (line), 0.3V (DIN)Dimensions: 440 x 483 x 256mmWeight: 21kgFinish: silver, blackYear: 1982Terms of the sale:Since the tape deck is vintage and over 35 years old there is no warranty, the deck is being sold for parts with no returns of any kind! All sales are final!Please see my other auctions!Shipping is $190.00 economy shipping within the US fully insured.
Price: 6000 USD
Location: Fontana, California
End Time: 2023-09-30T21:36:17.000Z
Shipping Cost: 190 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Model: GX 747
Featured Refinements: Akai 747
Type: Tape Recorder
Brand: Akai
