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Akai Akai GX-625 late 80s - Perfect
Product information
- Product category
- Tape Recorder
- Manufacturer
- Akai
- Function
- flawless
- Age
- 45 years 2 months
- Usage state
- second-hand
- Appearance
- as good as new
- Accessories
- nearly complete
- Color
- Silver
- Price
- 1,500.00 €
- More information
- http://www.akai.com/
Description
The Akai GX-625 is a highly regarded vintage 4-track, 2-channel stereo reel-to-reel tape recorder manufactured in Japan by Akai between 1979 and 1982. Sitting comfortably as a premium mid-to-high-end consumer deck, it is widely celebrated for its robust glass and crystal ferrite (GX) heads, which are virtually immune to physical wear.
Technical Specifications
The official specifications of the deck underscore its enduring high-fidelity performance:
Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo/monaural system
Heads: 3 total (1 x GX erase, 1 x GX record, 1 x GX playback)
Motors: 3 total (1 x AC servo capstan motor, 2 x eddy current reel drive motors)
Reel Capacity: Up to 10.5-inch large reels (NAB hubs)
Tape Speeds: 3.75 and 7.5 inches per second (ips)
Frequency Response: 30Hz to 26kHz (±3dB) at 7.5 ips
Wow and Flutter: 0.03% WRMS at 7.5 ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 62 dB
Dimensions: 440 x 446 x 241 mm
Weight: 17.6 kg (38.8 lbs)
Key Features & InnovationsCompared to its predecessor, the GX-620, the GX-625 introduced several critical refinements aimed at better usability and tape protection:
Digital Real-Time Counter: It was the first Akai deck featuring an electronic counter that displays real-time elapsed hours, minutes, and seconds alongside standard reel revolutions.
Microprocessor-Controlled Braking: Features an electronic brake that utilizes a microcomputer to slow down the fast-winding tape before mechanical brakes lock in. This mechanism drastically protects thin, fragile tapes from snapping.
Electronic Programming: The logic-controlled transport system allows for programmable operations like auto-stop, auto-play, and block-repeat (auto-repeat) functions.
Standard Pitch Control: This model standardized pitch adjustment across all global variants rather than making it region-specific.
Technical Specifications
The official specifications of the deck underscore its enduring high-fidelity performance:
Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo/monaural system
Heads: 3 total (1 x GX erase, 1 x GX record, 1 x GX playback)
Motors: 3 total (1 x AC servo capstan motor, 2 x eddy current reel drive motors)
Reel Capacity: Up to 10.5-inch large reels (NAB hubs)
Tape Speeds: 3.75 and 7.5 inches per second (ips)
Frequency Response: 30Hz to 26kHz (±3dB) at 7.5 ips
Wow and Flutter: 0.03% WRMS at 7.5 ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 62 dB
Dimensions: 440 x 446 x 241 mm
Weight: 17.6 kg (38.8 lbs)
Key Features & InnovationsCompared to its predecessor, the GX-620, the GX-625 introduced several critical refinements aimed at better usability and tape protection:
Digital Real-Time Counter: It was the first Akai deck featuring an electronic counter that displays real-time elapsed hours, minutes, and seconds alongside standard reel revolutions.
Microprocessor-Controlled Braking: Features an electronic brake that utilizes a microcomputer to slow down the fast-winding tape before mechanical brakes lock in. This mechanism drastically protects thin, fragile tapes from snapping.
Electronic Programming: The logic-controlled transport system allows for programmable operations like auto-stop, auto-play, and block-repeat (auto-repeat) functions.
Standard Pitch Control: This model standardized pitch adjustment across all global variants rather than making it region-specific.
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236894734
Advert time period- Start:
- 22.09.2026 - 13:18
- End:
- 21.11.2026 - 13:18
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