I just cleaned up an A77 Mk II I've had for quite a while and it really is nice. I picked up a refurb kit from an Italian guy off eBay that had all the bulbs and the tape counter belt I need, along with new brake linings. It works fine and sounds great so it may be my new keeper replacing my beautiful Akai GX-635D, but the heads do look like they are about ready for a lapping, which I'm certain I can do after following a thread here.
I'll have to give them both a good listen as the smoother transport, the looks and the reverse rec/play all are attractive on the Akai, but I do know the Revox is the more revered deck.
I'll have to give them both a good listen as the smoother transport, the looks and the reverse rec/play all are attractive on the Akai, but I do know the Revox is the more revered deck.