Technical Details
Brand: Akai
Model:GX-1820D
Category:Mid High Fidelity
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Solid State
Equalization:NAB
Country of Manufacture:Japan
Release dates:1974 - 1978
Original Price: $800
Tracks:1/4 Rec/PB
Speeds: 3 3/4, 7 1/2
Max Reel Size("): 7"
Number of heads: 2
Dimension: 17½ x 17 x 9½ " (445 x 432 x 243mm)
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Stereo
# Motors: 1
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 110-120v
Outputs: RCA
Frequency Response:( 3dB): 7½ ips: 30Hz to 24kHz
Wow and Flutter:less than 0.08% at 7½ ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:better than 50 dB at 7½ ips
Sound quality rating:6 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 7/ 10
Weight: 45.1 lbs (20.5 kg)
Additional Details
Description
The GX-1820D was another of Akai’s stereo reel-to-reel/eight-track cartridge combination units. It featured a three-motor tape deck with auto reverse and a black face panel. The reel-to-reel section offered two speeds, 7½ and 3¾ ips, two GX-heads and a 7″reel capacity. It was also available with an inbuilt six watt per channel power amplifier.
Additional Info
Price When New USA About $800
Heads Two: erase heads and record/replay combined (reel to reel section)
Motors One Eddy current outer rotor motor
Tape Speeds 7½ & 3¾ ips
Frequency Response ( 3dB) 7½ ips: 30Hz – 24kHz – 3¾ ips: 30Hz – 19kHz
Wow & Flutter 0.08% at 7½ ips, less than 0.12% at 3¾ ips
Signal to Noise Ratio better than 50 dB at 7½ ips
Dimensions 17½ x 17 x 9½ ” (445 x 432 x 243mm)
Weight 45.1 lbs (20.5 kg)