AKAI - 4000DS Stereo Reel to Reel Tape Recorder
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Description
Akai 4000DS - Stereo Reel To Reel Tape Recorder
Serial Number 70619 - 01492
For sale is this good quality Akai tape deck in full working order that has been recently serviced.
These machines when new gave the opportunity to record music with virtually no loss of sound quality hence their huge popularity in the 1970’s.
This beautiful machine is supplied with 2 x AGFA 7” black coloured spools, 1 full and 1 empty. Also included is a set of Phono and 5 pin Din interconnecting leads and a copy of the original manufacturers instruction book.
This tape deck is in very good condition cosmetically - above average walnut case and aluminium front panel – just a few slight marks here and there but they are hardly noticeable.
I have checked all the functions and they operate as they should including spooling, recording and playing back – the output quality sounds amazing using the 7.5 ips speed !
The VU meter & record function illumination lights work too.
The machine has 2 speeds: 3.3/4 & 7.1/2 ips.
3 x heads - suitable for 'off tape' monitoring.
4 x track stereo 'sound-on-sound' recording facility
Stereo headphone output socket on a quarter inch jack & left and right microphone inputs.
This recorder can also be used as a 4 – track mono machine.
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On the 3.3/4 speed with a 3600ft’ tape, the machine will record or play over 3hrs of music without having to be touched. By turning over the tape will give an additional 3hrs of time over 6 hrs in total.
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Technical specifications
Track Format: 4 track, 2 channel stereo/mono
Reel Size: up to 7’’ spools
Tape Speeds: 7.1/2 and 3.3/4 ips
Wow and Flutter: less than 0.15% RMS at 7 1/2, less than 0.2% RMS at 3 3/4
Signal-to-noise ratio: better than 50dB
Erase Ratio: better than 70dB
Bias Frequency: 100 kHz
Cross-Talk: better than 70dB (mono), better than 50 dB (stereo)
Heads: (3) 1 micron gap playback head, 1micron gap recording head, 1 erase head
Fast forward and rewind time: 150 seconds using a 1200 ft. tape
Motors: 1 4-pole induction motor
Power requirement: 220-240V, 50Hz
Additional interesting information
Akai 4000DS Mk2 machines were manufactured circa 1976-1978 and they recorded and played back giving excellent results (due to the 1 micron gap heads).
These particular models were the successor to the 4000DS (circa 1972-1976) which in its turn was a successor to the famous 4000D (circa 1970-1972) with several improvements. These machines proved to be reliable workhorses like their forebearers, this was due to the simple but rugged construction which gave a build quality beyond its competitors in the same price range.
The last "4000" model produced by Akai was the GX - 4000D. This machine incorporated glass/crystal ferrite recording heads that resulted in a better frequency response and boasted a lifetime guarantee!
Indeed, these machines from Akai are still noted for their reliability and endurance which has made them something of a legend, they are still going strong after 30 years plus.....how many modern machines will be able to boast that?
So if you want a reliable machine that delivers the performance and includes that lovely rich warm sound, pick one up now whilst you still can and keep analogue alive!
These machines are getting harder and harder to find now in good condition this recorder is a good example!
Please contact me should you have any questions.
I wish you well in your bidding!
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