Akai am-47

[Mattyw1987]

Just wondering if anyone has spent any time with this early 90's akai integrated? I've got the chance to pick one up that looks very clean but I can't say I've heard any akai amps, i do love the look of it and the specs are good on paper...

 

[Oldsansui441]

Hi, if you can get it at the right price l would say go for it. I have zero experience with Akai amps of the 90's but their older 70's amps/receivers are way underrated. I would say it would have to be comparable to Yamaha, Kenwood, Pioneer etc of the same era and wattage.

 

[elnaldo]

No experience with that exact model but every Akai amp I fix is a high quality unit, even the budget ones. So I'm sure that big amp will deserve the Akai name on it.

Every single equipment I've seen with the name Akai on it was a hi quality made in Japan.

Akai could be underrated in some countries but sells for high prices down here, same as any other japanese brand.

 

[Mattyw1987]

Thanks for the replys, it's not exactly a bargain but the fact it looks so clean and the guy is happy for me to demo it with a range of speakers tells me it's going to be a well looked after unit so I think I'm going to go for it.

On looks alone I really like it so if it's as good as the other decent jap brands of the time I'm happy.