A choice between two RTRs

[chewie]

EDIT: I found out what model the Sony was.

I have a choice between an AKAI GX-4000D and a Sony TC560D one at a local record shop. My question is: Are these both good/solid RTRs?


Hopefully, I put this in the correct section.

 

[Sam Cogley]

Sony made everything from "crap" to "amazing."

 

[1tumbleweed]

Lots of folks have 4000Ds and are very happy with them. The GX version has the glass/crystal heads, so there's no wear on the heads. It's a single motor machine, pretty basic, but well engineered.

As Sam says, the Sony could be anything. I'd pick a low end Akai over a low end Sony, but hard to tell without a model number.

Condition and price will also be a factor.

Happy trails,
Larry B.

 

[Karmices]

I'll echo the Sony statements. Could be junk or could be great. Really can't give an answer to which is better until the model number of the Sony is given.

 

[chewie]

The Sony is a TC560D.

 

[Karmices]

I'd take the Akai over that model Sony.

 

[chewie]

Thanks!

Another thing, is that the Akai is priced half of what the Sony is.

 

[BOUXY]

AKAI

 

[chewie]

I picked up the AKAI from the cragslist lady. I did some basic cleaning and ran one of the tapes through it and it played well. For a little extra money, I got a box of 30 used tapes where 25 were the Maestro brand and the others BASF and Scotch and I think one other brand.

It was funny when I first put the tape in, because it has the capstan on it, I assumed that it was recorded at the higher speed. I start playing the tape and the Chipmunks start singing. I take the capstan off and its Nat King Cole singing to me through the headphones.

It also looks like part of the front got scratched recently. Or maybe I just didn't notice it in the picture......

My first RTR!

http://audiokarma.org/forums/index....nd-my-recently-acquired-akai-gx-4000d.691826/