Reel to Reel question

[vstarkwell]

Anybody know anything about the Akai GX-220D reel to reel player?

TIA

[mikey813]

I have not seen one before but here is some info I found from http://www.obsoletemedia.com/tapedecks/16258.htm
Type     4-track, 2-channel stereo tape deck
Transport Control Type    Mechanical: Fast Forward, Rewind, Play
Heads    ?
Motors    3
Maximum Reel Size    7in (17cm)
Tape Speed    19cm/s (7-1/2ips), 9.5cm/s (3-3/4ips), 4.75cm/s (1 7/8ips)
Bidirectional Play?    Yes
Bidirectional Record?    No
End of Tape Action    Mechanical auto-shutoff
Recording Level Indicator    2 VU Meters
Counter    Mechanical 4 digits
Inputs    MIC (2); 6mm diam. jack
LINE (2);
Outputs    LINE (2);
Output Level: ?
HEADPHONES ; 6mm diam. jack
Accessory Functions:    
Power Requirements    AC 100V/117V/240V/?V 50/60Hz
(switch selectable)
Power Consumption    ?
Dimensions    19 in. (H) 17 in. (W) 7 in.(D)
Weight (Without package)    50 lb?

Here is a few Epay listings.

http://cgi.ebay.com/AKAI-GX-220D-Reel-to-Reel-Player-/120581864740?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item1c133d3d24

http://cgi.ebay.com/Akai-GX-220D-Reel-2-Reel-Player-pioneer-phone-Cables-/250644385335?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5b91ce37

Here is a video of it to.
AKAI GX 220D

Hope this is useful.
Little Mikey

[schwarcw]

They are nice players, however the downside is the availability of parts.  Most parts for Teac, Tandberg, Otari and Revox are readily available.  Even for vintage units.  Get your self a Teac A-4300 or a Revox A77.  A very good unit of either of these models can be bought for $500 and less.  I bought an A-4300 at a garage sale for $50.

[Reverend]

I agree, I bought my A-4010S for $25 on CL.  It works like a dream.

[vstarkwell]

Thanks for the responses, I saw one at GW for $19.99 was wondering if I should buy it

[Falcon]

good job on the research Mikey 

That's why when I need info on something I always ask you !!

[mikey813]

good job on the research Mikey 

That's why when I need info on something I always ask you !!

Thanks. 

[Kingman]

Reel to Reel looks IMPRESSIVE!!! I haven't heard one since high school, but as I remember the frequency response was alot better than other tape formats. Watching those reels rotate and meters jump....that is super KOOL!!!