Akai X1810-D Reel-toreel player vintage * 1976 - Wood

Selling that rare AKAI X1810 REEL player/ 8-track cartridge player

The machine is "fully functionning", has no rust and all switches/pots WORKS.
Nonetheless despite its age it has its little flaws. Some pots are obviously cracking and would need deep cleaning, but once they are setup the sound is fine and a full recording/playback can operate without any issues.

Some buttons are a bit tenacious, they need to be pressed 2 or three times with a good strength to be engaged (the 1-2-3-4 tracks selector).

The pre-amp of this machine is insane and is capable of producing incredible/amazing distortion and harmonics.

It has two-track recording capabilities even though it shows 1-4 track buttons, it's because it deals with L/R of each track but you cannot record/playback a 4 individual mono tracks with it.

Specs:

3-motor, 3-speed stereo reel-to-reel deck with integrated 8-track cartridge playback/recording capabilities. It features Cross-Field head technology, auto-reverse (via foil), and supports 7-inch reels. Key specs include a 30Hz-22kHz frequency response at 7½ ips and 47 lbs (21.4 kg) weight. SpenCertified +1Akai X-1810 Technical Specifications

• Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo/monaural system
• Reel Size: Up to 7 inch
• Tape Speeds: 1 ⅞, 3 ¾, 7 ½ ips
• Heads: 3 (1x Cross-field record/playback, 1x erase, 1x bias)
• Motors: 3 (1x hysteresis synchronous capstan, 2x eddy current outer-rotor reels)
• Frequency Response (Reel): 30Hz to 22kHz (7½ ips), 30Hz-18kHz (3¾ ips), 30Hz-9kHz (1⅞ ips)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Better than 50 dB
• Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.08% at 7½ ips
• 8-Track Specs: 50Hz-16kHz at 3¾ ips; Wow and Flutter less than 0.25%
• Output: RCA, DIN
• Dimensions: 17.4 x 18 x 9.6" (435 x 450 x 240mm)