{"product_id":"1970s-akai-4000ds-open-reel-to-reel-tape-recorder-with-original-box","title":"1970s AKAI 4000DS Open Reel to Reel Tape Recorder With Original Box","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1970s AKAI 4000DS Open Reel to Reel Tape Recorder With Original Box\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1970s AKAI 4000DS Open Reel to Reel Tape Recorder even comes with its original box but not the internal plastic packaging! The take up reel is included, as are two \u003cem\u003eRealistic\u003c\/em\u003e branded reel holders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn excellent cosmetic condition, with a few minor surface scuffs\/blemishes, this tape recorder is working well and looks to have had little use. Have a look at\/listen to it working in the following \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-H0ckUVgqKw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYou Tube video.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(NB: The headphones and feed spool reel and tape, shown in the You Tube video and\/or images, are for demonstration purposes only and are \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e included in this sale)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-H0ckUVgqKw\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Akai 4000DS is a three head, four-track, two-channel stereo, reel to reel tape recorder for use with 7\" reels. Akai's one-micron gap playback head assured clear playback sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack system: 4-track, 2-channel, stereo\/monaural system\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeads: 1 x record, 1 x playback, 1 x erase\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 1 x SSM-1 4-pole induction\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReel size: up to 7 inch reel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape speeds: 3 3⁄4  7 1⁄2 ips\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWow and flutter: 0.15% (7 1⁄2 ips)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 30Hz to 23kHz (7 1⁄2 ips)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal to Noise Ratio: 50dB\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal harmonic distortion: 1.5%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrosstalk: 50dB\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput: 70mV (line), 7mV (DIN), 0.8mV (mic)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput: 1.228V (line), 0.4V (DIN)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemiconductors: 11 x transistors, 4 x IC, 4 x diodes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 40.6 x 31.4 x 19.cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 11.4kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box isn't in fantastic condition but it is intact!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/vintage-hifi-and-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage HiFi.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AKAI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38198933094549,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/DSC00978.jpg?v=1613736669","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/1970s-akai-4000ds-open-reel-to-reel-tape-recorder-with-original-box","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}