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Title: Reel to Reel question
Post by: vstarkwell on June 13, 2010, 02:29:21 PM: Anybody know anything about the Akai GX-220D reel to reel player?

TIA
Title: Re: Reel to Reel question
Post by: mikey813 on June 13, 2010, 05:25:43 PM: I have not seen one before but here is some info I found from http://www.obsoletemedia.com/tapedecks/16258.htm (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-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 (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 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNNz2o5vAVs#ws)

Hope this is useful.
Little Mikey
Title: Re: Reel to Reel question
Post by: schwarcw on June 13, 2010, 09:57:53 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Reel to Reel question
Post by: Reverend on June 13, 2010, 10:17:31 PM: I agree, I bought my A-4010S for $25 on CL. It works like a dream.
Title: Re: Reel to Reel question
Post by: vstarkwell on June 13, 2010, 10:34:26 PM: Thanks for the responses, I saw one at GW for $19.99 was wondering if I should buy it
Title: Re: Reel to Reel question
Post by: Falcon on June 14, 2010, 12:09:06 AM: good job on the research Mikey :D :D :D :D

That's why when I need info on something I always ask you !!
Title: Re: Reel to Reel question
Post by: mikey813 on June 14, 2010, 12:18:32 AM: Quote from: falcon377 on June 14, 2010, 12:09:06 AM
good job on the research Mikey :D :D :D :D

That's why when I need info on something I always ask you !!
Thanks. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Reel to Reel question
Post by: Kingman on June 14, 2010, 12:55:02 PM: 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!!!