Akai GX-77 / 4-track Stereo Tape Deck / Quick Reverse - Bothway Recording / Feather Touch Logic Control / DC 2-Motor Drive
The Akai GX-77 is a legendary 4-track, 2-channel stereo reel-to-reel tape recorder produced between 1981 and 1985. Renowned for its unique front-loading, compact design and motorized cover, it is highly sought after by audiophiles and vintage hi-fi collectors.
Key SpecificationsThe Akai GX-77 stands out for its high-performance GX (Glass & Xtal Ferrite) heads, which are ultra-hard and designed to minimize wear and high-frequency loss.
- Reel Capacity: Up to 7 inches
- Tape Speeds: 3 3/4 and 7 1/2 ips (inches per second)
- Heads: 6 heads total (2 GX record, 2 GX playback, and 2 erase)
- Frequency Response: 30 Hz – 22 kHz
- Wow & Flutter: 0.04% (
- Motors: 2 reel drive motors, 1 capstan motor
- Dimensions: 440 × 244 × 227 mm
- Weight: ~13.5 to 17 kg [1, 2, 3, 4]
Notable Features
- Auto-Reverse: Features bidirectional (quick) recording and playback.
- Loading Mechanism: Employs a unique roller-loading mechanism that automatically pulls the tape to make precise contact with the heads.
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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