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    AKAI GX-210D first power on in 13 years = unlucky burning smell.

    Hi, from power on after all that time things seemed to be going well until loading a new tape resulted in a mechanical stuttering sound (motor?) followed by electronics burning smell. I switched off before anything went bang and will get to inspect closer in coming days. From my reading and...
    • AudioAu
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    • akai burning capacitor gx-210d gx210d r2r resistor smell tape
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Tape
  2. PE9ZZ

    STK2145 Enigma - fake?

    I'm trying to help out (remotely) a forum member on the Dutch forum Buizenradioclub (tube radio club). His Akai AM-U33 blew its STK module. After getting a replacement module from Littlediode it went into almost full conduction leaving only a few volts due to the fortunate use of a DBT. When...
    • PE9ZZ
    • Thread
    • akai am-u33 fake module stk stk2145
    • Replies: 42
    • Forum: Solid State
  3. Ellectronico

    Have you ever seen/owned a Akai SS-V20?

    I found an Akai SS-V20 A/V Selector at a thrift store. this thing is super interesting. Not much info online about it. It has a 4 inch CRT monitor in the middle. An A/V Switcher with a monitor! If you do an internet search you will fine 1 or 2 photos but thats about it. Anyone ever seen or...
  4. BigBogner

    My first REAL listening room

    Pics first: The gear: -Pioneer SX-880 Receiver -Harman/Kardon T55C Turntable -Akai 3000D RTR -Akai GXC-725D Cassette Deck -BIC Model FM 8 Antenna Box -Ohm G2’s -NEC SW-300 Subwoofer I’ve been playing music for 15 years and have always been passionate about finding the right sound, but I...
  5. S

    AKAI GX-77 R2R, Reels Not Turning???

    I went to look at a GX-77 today that I will most likely be buying on Wednesday (may depend on this thread!) I was told it had problems. When it was demonstrated, it did nothing at all. The tape did not load and the reels did not spin. I know about problems with the pinch roller/loading...
    • Segasonic91
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    • akai gx-77 motor not turning not functioning
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Tape
  6. BigBogner

    This weekend I became a Marantz man

    I want to preface by saying thank you for welcoming to the AK community. As a long-time musician and music enthusiast, I have finally been making the transition to full-on (budget) audiophile in the past few months, with a lot of help from this forum. In my recent hunts, I’ve been pretty lucky...
  7. S

    New or Rebuilt? Help please!

    Hello, I am hoping to purchase a turntable for my husband for Father's Day/his birthday. I have narrowed it down to a couple of options but am struggling with making the final decision. Any advice? New: Denon DP-300F Rebuilt: Akai AP-B20 Belt Drive with Ortofon OM 5e cartridge ($250 plus a...
  8. now.spinnin

    Akai ap-100 mystery...

    Picked up this awesome turntable from a wonderfully nice gal who no longer needed it. :banana: Got it at a pretty good price too. :beerchug: Got it cleaned up a little bit and plugged it in and I must say it sounds like it's in pretty great condition. I'm curious if anybody has any information...
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    Akai AA-1115 Distortion

    I recently pulled out my receiver I had in high school but found there is distortion on both left and right channels whether I'm playing FM of phono. I also tried another set of speakers. A friend suggested the filter capacitors are the issue but I'm sure a total recap is best. Any advice...
  10. LittleBill

    Akai AA-1150 Receiver Repair and Recap

    Hi AKers! I just finished my first receiver repair that involved more than just replacing bulbs. My goal was to repair the unit and replace electrolytic caps as a maintenance measure. I thought I'd post my notes and some photos. I've learned a ton from AK since being bitten by the vintage...
    • LittleBill
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    • aa-1150 akai primary winding recap repair transformer
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Solid State
  11. J

    Sorta New to Reel-To-Reel. Got Some Questions.

    I'm pretty new to the world of reel-to-reel and I've got some questions. I'm using an Akai GX-215D. I've heard you shouldn't mix reel diameter sizes (ex. using a 7" take up with a 5" tape) or else the tape could get damaged. Is this true? The manual for my machine says that AKAI-LN-150-7 and...
    • Justin Hogan
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    • akai help newbie reel to reel
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tape
  12. Z

    Akai AM-U04 Fixing help

    Hello! I am new the forum so greetings to all. I have an Akai AM-U04 amplifier for about 6 years. 1 year ago the right channel started to have a crackling sound and also started to output no sound. I noticed that when switching the loudness swtich the channel output sometimes went back again...
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    Need help repairing/troubleshooting AKAI AA-25 Amplifier

    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...
    • Austin S
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    • akai computer controlled amplifier diy repair
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY
  14. G

    Akai GXC-704d auto stop

    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...
    • GaryFreedom
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    • akai akai gxc-704d auto-stop cassette tape
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tape
  15. weegee

    A couple questions about my Akai R/R

    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...
    • weegee
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    • akai
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tape
  16. Mattwizz3

    Audio Haul - Got my dream amp! (kinda)

    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...
    • Mattwizz3
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    • akai as-970 gx-280d-ss linear design quad
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Solid State
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    Akai 4000DB Take-up Noise

    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...
    • CharlesFR
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    • 4000 4000db akai noise noise trouble take-up reel
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Tape
  18. Gangmania

    akai gx-620, shorted, need help/assistence

    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...
    • Gangmania
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    • akai fuse shorted
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Tape
  19. Gangmania

    Akai gx 620 capstan motor fails

    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...
    • Gangmania
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    • akai capstan motor reel to reel
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Tape
  20. S

    Newbie here-Just scored a Akai 280D-SS

    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...
    • SteveWisc
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    • akai reel to reel
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tape
  21. Goove

    Speaker Decision....

    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...
    • Goove
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    • akai mission
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  22. galactech

    Akai SW-130’s - Any Info?

    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...
    • galactech
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    • 60’s 70’s akai audiophile hifi japan pioneer speakers thrift vintage
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  23. redondo2018

    How do your remove AKAI GX 280D-SS relay covers?

    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...
    • redondo2018
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    • akai reel to reel reel to reel restoration
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tape
  24. techkiller80

    Akai AAR-40

    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...
  25. techkiller80

    Unboxing the vintage Akai system with pics.

    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
    • techkiller80
    • Thread
    • akai amp cleaning new in box old receiver turntable vintage
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Turntables
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