Akai X-200D

200$US
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I'm not sure if it works though I don't see why it wouldn't. It shows some damage on the outside.

Technical Details

Akai
X-200D
Vintage
Consumer
Solid State
Japan
$275
1/4 Rec/PB
1 7/8, 3 3/4, 7 1/2
7"
3
Permalloy
Stereo
NAB
3
Yes
110-120v
5 / 10
6 / 10
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Description

A smartly designed, solid state stereo ‘Custom’ deck with auto reverse and featuring three heads: erase, combined record/playback and an Akai patented cross-field head bias.
Auto reverse was enabled via foil tape inserts for continuous playback in both directions .
Three motors were employed. a hysteresis synchronous three-speed motor for capstan and two 6-pole outer-rotor motors for supply and take-up reels.
Slide type level controls were provided and the standard Akai two-lever transport operation was retained. Tape lifters ensured quiet wind/rewind and ensured minimum tape and head wear. Other features included a solid state pre-amplifier with two integrated circuits (a BIG deal back in the early 1970’s!) , mono/stereo track selector, 100 kHz bias for FM multiplex recording, auto stop/shut-off and instant stop/start button, automatic tape speed equalisation, automatic pinch wheel release, DIN connector with switch for HI/LOW input, headphone jack, 4-digit index counter and oil-finished wooden cabinet.

Additional Info

Hum and noise: less than 10mV at minimum tone control / Distortion: less than 2% (1,000 Hz “0” VU) / Bias frequency: 100 kHz / Erase ratio: better than 70 dB / Semi-conductors: 14 transistors and 2 IC’s / Rewind speed: 75 seconds for 1,200 ft / Equalisation: correct equalisation for playback of tapes recorded to the NAB curve / Inputs: Microphone: more than 0.5mV Line: more than 50mV DIN: more than 50 mV (high), more than 5mV (low) / Outputs: Line: ‘0’ VU (1.23V) DIN 0.4V Headphones: 150 mV / 8 ohms / quarter-track stereo (half-track version also available)