Akai GXF95 Three Head Twin Motor Cassette Deck

Further Information: Embark on a journey back to the neon-lit streets of the early '80s with this rare Akai GX-F95 cassette deck in excellent secondhand condition, now available from Len Wallis Audio. The GX-F95, with its shell design reminiscent of the iconic Pioneer CT-A1, stands as a monument to the futuristic visions of the era. With GX3 heads proudly on display, along with a host of other features including a digital tape counter and auto-tape-type set, it's both functional and stylish. And those 24-segment FL meters? Pure eye candy for any audio aficionado.

But it's not just about looks.

Crack open this technological marvel and you'll uncover a world of early '80s engineering—a labyrinth of chunky cables and components that whisper tales of a bygone era. Yes, the true magic lies within. Those GX3 heads, represented a feat of engineering that blended special alloys with precise assembly for market leading recording and playback quality. Powered by a brushless Quartz DD capstan motor, this deck promises a journey through sound as smooth as the skin of a cyborg. 

And then there's the auto-tuning system—an ingenious feature that fined-tuned bias, equalization, and levels separately for each channel based on the tape formulation. With Akai at the helm, innovation was the name of the game.

Specifications:

Heads: 1x Super GX (recording), 1x Super GX (playback), 1x double-gap (erase)

Tape Speed: 4.75 cm/s

Frequency Response: 20Hz to 17kHz (±3dB, Type I tapes)

Wow & Flutter: 0.028% (WRMS / JIS)

Noise Reduction: B

Dimensions: 440 x 164 x 364 mm (WxHxD)

Weight: 6.9 kg

Akai GX-F95 cassette deck is more than just a piece of audio equipment—it's a time machine that transports you back to an era of Japanese craftsmanship and innovation. You need this one, secure it before it vanishes into the void – reach out to us now!

Edited April 12, 20241 yr by LWA Staff