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I've got this AKAI AA-25 from the local second hand shop. The main issue, distortion at any volume level except the lowest few, but at that point it's too quiet to listen to. The unit powers on, everything functions as normal. I looked online for any information and was only able to find a...

Hey guys! I recently serviced a akai gxc-704d tape deck. Problem is I can't get the auto-stop to work. The belt (that i think should turn the wheel) is hardly touching the auto-stop wheel. I cleaned of quite some grease when i serviced it, so I wonder if there should maybe be an O-ring or...

This is the 2nd one I bought. The first one got the spindle bent in shipping and had to be returned to seller. This one is cleaner (not the one in photo) and does not smell musty like the first one. Overall a nicer machine from what I can tell. I watched a couple of videos on YouTube on how...

Hi Guys! So I have probably not been a particularly active member of this site for quite a while. Although I still love vintage equipment like I did when I first joined this site as a teenager, now that im in my 30's I haven't been spending the time indulging myself with audio and related old...

I have just been given an Akai 4000DB that hasn't been used in at least a decade, and the take-up reel makes a whirring noise while rotating (the supply reel does not). The sound continues if I stop the platter with my hand (which is quite easy to do, and bounds easier than it is for the supply...

Hello, I was changing the TIP47 on my akai gx-620 (power off) But when i wanted to use the multimeter with power on, I accidentally had the power switch come into contact with the housing. Then everything fell silent and the T5 fuse blown. I inserted new ones and every time I power it, it burns...

Hello, Recently i got this akai gx 620 and when i push the play button, it runs for a little while (20seconds) and then slowly stops.. After that it sometimes finds some courage and spins again for a little bit but also fails after +/- 20seconds. What could be the problem, i learned myself...

Just scored a system put together around 1975 and NOT stored in a damp basement. Included is a Akai 280D-SS. Due to logistics will not have in-house until September 1.. What would be the first things YOU would do. Just retied from a 30+ year IT/Admin/computer guy career. Very comfortable with...

In need of advice... I’m currently looking at two sets of speakers...and while I’m less concerned about the pricetags (both are a decent enough deal, I believe)...the question is more about what direction to take...in terms of quality, sound, reputation, etc.... Set 1: Akai SW-137 III Made in...

Hiya. I picked these interesting little speakers up off the Facebook Marketplace a few days ago for $20 for be pair. I figured why not since I need inexpensive speakers for the analog setup I’m bringing with me to college. I’m well aware that in terms of hi-fi or audiophile Sound, Akai wasn’t...

Picked up a really clean Akai GX 280D-SS deck recently that unfortunately doesn't play in reverse at the moment (everything else, especially sound, is nice). I've read that cleaning up the contacts in the relays can solve a lot of problems in this deck, but I've tried a few times to remove the...

I got one from my mother in law that saw very little use and is in mint condition....anybody have any experience with it? I'm planning on hooking up the Akai record player up to it with some decent speakers. Here are the specs: Power output: 50 watts per channel into 8? (stereo) Frequency...

So i'm taking some pictures as we speak, my one question is if i want to open up the receiver and clean out the dust i've read i can simply spray it down with simple green cleaning solution is this correct? I have Q-Tips ready with Simple Green and an alternative of 91% Alcohol from the pharmacy

My mother in law has a brand new never used still in the box Akai AP-A2. I have found differing opions on this brand...some say they are not well known but really good quality. Anybody have experience with this brand?

So i've been looking to get into vinyl, i'm old enough to remember back when it was mainstream. I've been asking everybody i know if they happen to have an old record player as i've been told vintage can sound as good if not better than the new tables. My mother in law told me she has a unit...

Show us some of that silver faced Akai stuff. Feel free to post Akai pictures in this thread, love to see what you got. Here is my AM-2600 amp and a GX-4000D r2r

Hello everyone, I am currently helping my grandfather search for a vintage cassette deck. I personally have two Panasonic cassette decks that I acquired for cheap and am pleased with. I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a 1970's cassette deck, front load or top load. Brands I am...

Look what just landed in my work room... it’s a monster. Time to start poking around.

hi. i recently bought a cassette player ,akai cs705d and im pretty new in the tape players area. it is beautiful with nice vu meters. 1- first it has problems with its old belts.i replaced all belts. and now it plays just a little fast.i guess i should adjust motor speed. however i put...

Hello, I bought an Akai GX 400d ss not too long ago. The unit was missing a knob, and right tension lever arm. I replaced the tension arm with the closest Akai reel match I could find, and it sounded great for some time. The issue I have now is that when I turn on the unit, I get tons of static...

Hello! I am brand new to this forum as of today. I have about 8 reel to reels that I have acquired in the last 6 months. All work, but all have issues. My Sony Stereocorder 521 is in great shape; but might get rid of it, since it is making a thumping tapping audio noise that is coming through...

Looking to sub 2SC971 in a Akai x-165d oscillator board. 2SC971 is a TO-5 device with a heatsink. Service manual I found two possible modern subs: ksc2690 (to-126) and ksc2073 (to-220) 2sc971 Pc = 1W cbv = 50v ebv = 7v Ic max = .5A ft = 30mhz hFE = 80 min ksc2073 Pc = 25W cbv = 150v ebv = 5v...

Hi, I'm posting the question here as it's prurely related to solid state circuitry and not tape itself. I'm repairing an old Akai GX-600D PRO (2 track) recorder. The schematic below shows a 2SD360 NPN transistor right after the diode bridge. This transistor was replaced by a TIP42B (same...

While visiting my mother I came across her tape recorder that she got when she was in high school and decided that I would restore it as a side project. The challenge will be that I will have no tools or test equipment with me, I will only be able to order parts and steal what I can from my...

Hi folks. As promised a long time ago in the welcome topic I am finally starting my thread. When I joined the forum last year I owned: Marantz PM 6010 OSE + Marantz CD 6000 OSE Onkyo A-9211 + Onkyo DX-7111 + Onkyo TA-6511 + Onkyo T-4211 + Quadral QLX 160 (my first audio gear purchased using the...