Akai GX-650D 4Tr 2Ch Reel to Reel Tape Recorder 3-speed Description Akai GX-650D Reel to Reel Tape Recorder from 1976-1979. 4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural system. Heads: 1 x GX record, 1 x GX playback, 1 x erase Motor: 2 x reel drive, 1 x capstan Reel size: up to 10.5-inch reel Tape speeds: 33?4 , 71?2 & 15 ips Tested and fully working. Cleaned, lubricated. Good used condition. Has minor scratches and marks of use. See pictures carefully for condition. Power in: 120V. Step-down power converter included. NABs included. Spools NOT included. Dimensions: 524 x 442 x 258mm Weight: 26.2kg Testing and collection are welcome. TS1 1RD Middlesbrough. General rules This is vintage equipment, which means they are made before 80s. If you are watching this auction, you would know what vintage equipment is. Any item that is made before the 1980s requires special care. You must have basic knowledge about the use and servicing of the equipment. So think, is this suitable equipment for you? I have to give such information, because I hah cases of customers who bought equipment, and couldnt put a cassette tape into a tape recorder or had a problem with connecting the amplifier. Remember, that after opening the parcel and checking the condition of the device, wait 12 hours before connectingthe device to the power supply. Temperature differences and external moisture may cause the device to malfunction or damage it. All items sold by me are cleaned and tested. I always describe things correctly and honestly. You always receive exactly what has been described and photographed on listing. However, sometimes things can go wrong and human error does occur. If you have any issues at all with your item, please get in touch with me and Ill endeavour to quickly and efficiently deal with your issue. Shipping Equipments are shipped within 2-3 business days of cleared payment. Delivery time is 1 business days after dispatch on Mainland via Yodel. Very heavy equipment over 30kg I send TNT/FedEx. If you have some special preference for delivery, please ask before you purchase/ bidding. All of our items are sent tracked which will update on your account once the item has been dispatched. International shipping, if it possible, is done via Global Shipping Programme. Other shippimg is possible after agreement (ask before bidding/purchase). Payment We accept the following payment methods: eBay Payment Method PayPal cash if collect Please contact us if you have any questions. Return policy You have 14 days to return the purchased device. When receiving the parcel, make sure that it is undamaged. In case of any doubts, take a picture. Any irregularities or faults must be reported immediately by eBay message. Please contact me before opening a return request. Many problems can be solved by phone or email. Item must be returned in original condition with valid security stickers and original box. Please keep all packaging until you are sure you will be keeping your item. Declimer All my equipments are security marked/tagged void stickers. If you try to repair the item yourself, or involve a third party to do this, a return (including partial refunds) will not be accepted so please get in touch with me, if there is an issue with your item before attempting to repair it yourself.Please contact me before opening a return request. Many problems can be solved by phone or email. Item must be returned in original condition with valid security stickers and original box. Please keep all packaging until you are sure you will be keeping your item.

Akai GX-630DSS GX-650D magazine ad. From the October 76 issue of Audio Magazine. It is an original. In good condition. Safely packed, we do include a stiff cardboard insert, the insert and ad wrapped with saran wrap and a Please Do Not Bend sticker on the envelope to help preserve the integrity of the ad.

AKAI GX-650D Reel to Reel Tape Machine. Serviced last year by Retroamps, Devon. Fantastic machine. 3 speed 3 3/4, 7 1/2, and 15ips. Had less than 10 hrs use since being serviced and aligned. Very good cosmetic condition with some age related wear to case. Below is an extract taken from the web. The GX-650D is absolutely the more professional version of the GX-630D and might also be the successor of the GX-400D, although it was not available in a 2 Track Stereo version. This set has 3 speeds (3.75, 7.5 and 15 i.p.s.) and a belt driven, dual capstan mechanism. The GX-650D main motor is the servo-controlled, model SCM3-16TW. Both pinch rollers are activated by their own solenoids, there’s another solenoid to pull the tape guides and another one to release the brakes. The tape path is symmetrical. The GX-650D is one of the only sets which has a Hall Effect Sensor near the left reel motor which checks if the left reel table is still in motion. By means of this sensor, a quick change between tape functions can be accomplished. Finally, this 4 track, 2 channel set has an S.O.S. switch and a cue function. The GX-650D uses the same Servo-Controlled Capstan Motor and belt drive system to power two flywheels with dual center capstans at 15 ips, 7.5 ips and 3.75 ips, as in the GX-400D, GX-400D-PRO, GX-400D-ss, and PRO-1000. Behind the reels, the GX-650D has the outer-rotor reel motors later found in the GX-630D. Yet, unlike the other later Akai sets with the exception of the Servo-Control Board, as seen in the GX-400D, the GX-650D has no PC boards in common with any other Akai. GX-650D Specifications Track system: 4-track, 2 channel stereo system Tape speed: 3.75, 7.5, 15 ips. Total Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.055% @ 7.5 ips Frequency response: 30 to 30,000 Hz +/-3 dB @ 15.0 ips (Akai LN tape) 30 to 26,000 Hz +/-3 dB @ 7.5 ips 30 to 20,000 Hz +/-3 dB @ 3.75 ips S/N ratio: Better than 58 dB @ +6 VU FFWD/RWD time: 120 sec. using a 2400 ft. tape Main motor: SCM3-16TW Servo-Controlled Motor Reel motors: Eddy current outer rotor motor; model: 24XO-TD Heads Erase Head: E4-260 Recording head: R4-200 (GX) Playback head: P4-202 (GX) Dimensions: 524 (H) x 442 (W) x 258 (D) mm. Weight: 26.2 kg.