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  1. binbash

    Akai AM-2250

    Hello, how are you?. First sorry for my English, i talk only Spanish. I tell you i bought and 70's complete Akai system in mint condition to a widow for 200$, the system was running for years with both speakers misconnected, both to right channel (right A and right B), when i open the amplifier...
  2. Almiscarado

    Akai AA-1030L - overloaded phono input now it distorts

    Hi everyone! I got a classic Akai AA-1030L that was working fine, until I decided to connect the RCA outputs of a AT Sound Burger to it's Phono inputs. It obviously overloaded the phono inputs, so I disconnected the cables and connected it to the AUX line in. It was still distorted! I connected...
  3. C

    Need help choosing a new turntable

    Hello I'm new here and I'm looking to upgrade to a newer turntable (I actually own a JVC JL-A20). In my local area I have spotted the following models: kenwood kd-2055 (50$) optonica 7505 (225$) optonica RP-3500 (500$) systemdek IIx (-) lenco 75 (350$) akai AP-206 (350$) marantz 6100 (260$)...
    • clockwork13
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    • akai kenwood lenco marantz new here optonica pioneer systemdek
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. M

    Akai CS-703D belt replacement

    Hi. My Akai CS-703D stops playing, fast forwarding and rewinding several seconds after starting the function. It sounds good until it stops playing. Research here and other sites indicates new belts and a general clean and lube may solve the problem. I opened the deck up and do not see any...
    • mcstoryau
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    • akai belt replacement cs-703d stops playing
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tape
  5. greenflash

    Akai CS-707D cassette deck problems on REW/FFWD

    Hi guys! I've got a CS-707D deck from Akai and it works quite for playing but somehow it doesn't perform well for rewinding and fast forward operations. It either goes sloooow or gets stuck. Specially in the case of FFWD it seems to react (sometimes) when you press down hard (there's a like an...
    • greenflash
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    • akai cs-707d slow ffwd tape deck
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Tape
  6. greenflash

    Akai am-2200 recurring nightmare!

    I've had this unit for some year now and only recently a (quite slow) technician was able to fix it up; previously I would get it back from him and after a while turned on it would start with crackling noises. Worked ok for some two weeks.. And now it's back to that problem.. And after testing...
  7. idighwolf

    Set of Akai SS-110 in local shop for $26.00. Which decks were they sold with?

    Hey all. In my local thrift is a set of bulky SS-110 Akais. they seem to have a 10" speaker in each box and clasp together for carrying (face to face). It does not appear that the grillcloth can be removed (velcro or other plug style), so I cannot inspect the cones. Input is 1/4" female jack...
    • idighwolf
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    • 10" akai reel to reel speakers ss-110
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tape
  8. greenflash

    Akai AM-2350 noise in the bass knob

    Hi guys, my beloved AM-2350 black amp is acting up since a few months. Used to make a kind of soft hiss sound after a while when I turned it on, so I took off the cover and used contactmatic (the closest thing to deoxit down here) and then it seemed to improve. But the noise was still there...
  9. V

    AKAI AM-A3

    I have an AKAI AM-A3 amplifier. The problem I am having is this, it goes into protection and shuts down the amp briefly when it is overloaded by a pop from switching a button. Now, this mostly happens when it's cold. I press the subsonic button or the loudness button and it causes a pop sound...
    • vintagebyrd
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    • akai am-a3 overload shutdown stk amplifier module
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Solid State
  10. Ngurunderi

    AKAI AA 1020 Receiver - Tuner problem

    Hello Community, I have an AKAI AA 1020 receiver that i saved from the deeps of a garage. I took im home, cleaned and putted it to work. It worked fine until now, after 6 months of having it with me. The problem is, when i put on TUNER, it works until 10-15 minutes. After it, it goes silent...
  11. N

    Akai AA 1150 connection problems

    Hello, as I said in my intro to the forum I bought an Akai AA 1150 a few weeks later. It has some problems with it, first I'll post some pics of my receiver then some questions, thanks! PROBLEM n°1 I have a cable flying around and I need to know where to connect it to... here is a part of the...
    • Nazzote
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    • akai akai aa 1150 cleaning fix fixing help newbie recap rewired
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Solid State
  12. N

    Hola from Argentina!

    Hello my name is Ariel (25 yo) and I was always interested in audio and electronic, unfortunately I don't know anything about electronic, I have basic knowledge on audio but I'm really eager to learn from you guys. A few weeks ago I bought an AKAI AA 1150 receiver, it has some problems (it wont...
  13. T

    Line-In Buzz on Akai GXC-709D

    Okay, so I'm having a problem with recording from a line-in source on my Akai GXC-709D tape deck. Whenever I go to record something from a line-in source, there's this annoying buzz in the background which is partially abated when I touch the metal front of the deck, so I'm pretty sure it's a...
    • TheFuzzyOne
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    • akai buzz deck in line tape
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tape
  14. I

    Akai AM-49 or Yamaha AX-450

    Hello, I am about to buy a secondhand amplifier. The options are: 1. Akai AM-49 2. Yamaha AX-450 Do you have any recommendations? Thanks in advance.
  15. greenflash

    Identifying akai turntable from a movie!

    A friend of mine set me some kind of challenge, he saw an Akai turntable in a movie, and I'm not able to identify it. I only have this picture and I know it's got an APC-4 cartridge. Anyone care to risk a model? :D
  16. greenflash

    My Akai Black Setup (Computer office)

    Hi guys I added one more component to my "akai black" setup for the computer space, and I wanted to show it out. Indeed this some gear I do like a Lot! :D For completeness I will mention that the amp is an AM-2350, the tape deck (just serviced) is a CS-702DII, the equalizer is an EA-A2 (I think...
  17. jeeem

    What should I look for in a vintage reel to reel deck?

    I know nothing, or just next to it, about reel to reel, except for the 3-inch and 5-inch tape recorders I had as a kid (before cassettes). And the enormous open-reel machine belonging our swingin' young neighbors, on which I first heard the Beatles' White Album through headphones. (I was...
    • jeeem
    • Thread
    • 15 ips 3.75 ips akai reel to reel sony teac
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Tape
  18. xx_Niresh_xx

    What Amp should I buy?? Yamaha,AKAI ??? HELP !

    Hello friends from audiokarma :) ! I am on a very low budget,so I have a chance to own one of these amplifiers listed down below.I will hook up the Amp with a pair of Pioneer Prologue 5 Speakers up and one subwoofer (car stereo) Blaupunkt GTb300HP. What amplifier listed down there will perform...
  19. N

    I have no idea how this works

    Hi guys, I'm a completely amateur vinyl listener. My dad recently gave me an old turn table and I've been trying to get it going but am still scratching my head. Its a "Technics Quartz Direct drive Turntable system, SL1200MK2" I'm hooking it up to an "AKAI Stereo Integrated Amplifier model...
  20. sparks12kv

    Akai GX-620 R2R

    Akai GX-620, one Maxell reel and takeup reel with NAB adapters in Hudson Valley, seller just lowered the price to $125 for the whole set. Nice reel to reel for someone looking for a 10.5" compatible machine. Great glass ferrite heads. Not mine, no aff...
  21. Akai GX270D spindles

    Akai GX270D spindles

    Akai GX270D internal shot showing the spindles and brakes
    • SX550
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  22. Akai GX270D heads

    Akai GX270D heads

    Akai GX270D 3 heads after cleaning
    • SX550
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    • akai gx270d heads
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  23. Akai GX270D mechanical counter

    Akai GX270D mechanical counter

    Akai GX270D mechanical counter
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  24. Akai GX270D internal pics

    Akai GX270D internal pics

    Akai GX270D internal pics
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  25. My entire system!

    My entire system!

    Top to bottom: Pioneer SX-550 AKAI GX-270D Pioneer SG-750 Pioneer CT-F7070 Pioneer PD-4300 Pioneer MA-100
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    • akai pioneer
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