Technical Details
Brand: Akai
Model:GX-400D-SS
Category:Super High Fidelity
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Solid State
Equalization:NAB
Country of Manufacture:Japan
Release dates:1974 - 1977
Original Price: $1495
Tracks:1/4 Rec/PB
Speeds: 7 1/2
Max Reel Size("): 10.5"
Number of heads: 4
Head Composition: Glass
Head Configuration: Stereo
# Motors: 3
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 100v Japan, 220-240v, Multi
Outputs: RCA
Frequency Response:20Hz to 27kHz (15 ips)
Wow and Flutter:0.035%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:55
Sound quality rating:7 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 7/ 10
Additional Details
Description
Quite a versatile machine, the Akai akai GX-400D-SS was a quadraphonic deck that could also be used for stereo and had auto reverse.
Dual capstan drive with ferrite heads with really excellent specifications made this fairly expensive machine a great performer.
Additional Info
Track System auto reverse, 4-track, 4-channel, stereo/multi channel system
Heads (4) 1 x record, 1 x playback, 2 x erase
Motors (3) 1 x AC servo capstan – 2 eddy current Reel
Reel Size Max 10.5″
Speeds 3 3⁄4 – 7 1⁄2 – 15 ips
Wow and flutter .035% at 15 IPS – .05 at 7.5 – .08 at 3.75
Frequency Response 20-20K at 15ips – 20-26k at 7.5ips – 30 to 18k at 3.75 ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 55 DB
Harmonic distortion 1%
Semiconductors 95 x transistors, 88 x diodes, 4 x linear IC
Fast-forward/Rewind Time 75/90 sec – 1200″ tape
Dimensions 457 x 590 x 240mm
Weight 31.2kg
Remote Control RC-17