For sale quality AKAI GX-R55 Stereo Cassette Tape Deck made in Japan in good/average condition and in full working order. Superb old school quality equipment with 2-heads, Dolby B,C, MPX filter plus LCD Indicator and Super GX system. Please note that there are some cosmetic issues like scratches/marks/rust on the case and inputs plastic cover on the front panel is missing - please see all 21 pictures in the gallery for more details. Power lead and Stereo RCA wire included. Any questions please ask. UK delivery via Royal-Mail service. Worldwide postage available via eBay Shipping Program. Description:The main features of the Akai GX-R55 are: 2 heads, digital tape counter with 4 digits, automatic tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes, belt driven auto reverse transport.Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartment located on the left side of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.Level meters used on the GX-R55 are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the GX-R55 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.Dolby C-type used in the GX-R55 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type. The 19kHz multiplex pilot slgnal present in FM stereo broadcasts can cause false triggering of the noise reduction system. The switchable MPX filter of the GX-R55 filters out the pilot signal, and assuring proper Dolby processing of FM stereo programs.To make live recordings this deck has 2 microphone inputs to connect microphones with a jack connector. For undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied. Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable. All main transport commands can be issued remotely with a wired remote control. SpecificationsType: auto reverse, 2-head, single compact cassette deckTrack System: 4-track, 2-channel stereoTape Speed: 4.75 cm/sHeads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x eraseMotor: 1 x reel, 1 x capstanTape Type: type I, CrO2, MetalNoise Reduction: B, CFrequency Response: 20Hz to 19kHz (Metal tape)Signal to Noise Ratio: 71dB (dolby C)Wow and Flutter: 0.05%Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.65%Output: 0.41V (line)Dimensions: 440 x 105 x 288mmWeight: 5kgMade in JapanAll the pictures in this listing are of this item in its real condition and exactly what you will receive.Buy with confidence, please see my feedback.The parcel will be very well and safe packed with polystyrene, bubble wraps, solid box to keep the quality service I provide and will be posted with the courier as soon as I receive a payment.Please see my other items.Postage price including packing material calculated for UK mainland only (excluding UK islands, Highlands, Northern Ireland and abroad) Thanks for looking.