Akai gx-450d reel-to-reel

[Wess]

Hi guys,

Just got a beautiful piece of vintage equipment from my uncle.
Amyone can tell me some info on the akai gx-450 tape deck?
Is it a good hand me down...looks amazing

 

[booted]

from hi-fi engine

• Track system: 4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural system
  
  Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
  
  Motor: 2 x reel, 1 x capstan
  
  Tape speeds: 3 3⁄4 7 1⁄2 ips
  
  Wow and flutter: 0.08% (7 1⁄2 ips)
  
  Frequency response: 30Hz to 24kHz (7 1⁄2 ips)
  
  Signal to Noise Ratio: 50dB
  
  Total harmonic distortion: 1.5%
  
  Crosstalk: 43dB
  
  Input: 80mV (line), 40mV (DIN), 0.5mV (mic)
  
  Output power: 5 watts
  
  Dimensions: 435 x 450 x 240mm
  
  Weight: 21.4kg
  
  Year: 1974
  

 

[audiojones]

You sure about that model number? That’s a new one on me, maybe a pic would help. If it’s got a “D” in the model number then it’s a deck and there’s no built in power amp or speakers so I don’t know what the specs above are for. Is it 4000D maybe?

 

[kaplang]

I like Akai reel to reels. Does it work? Do you have any tape?