Akai - 4000DS MK2 - 18CM Reel-to-Reel Recorder - 3-Head - Serviced (Repaired/New Belts)

For sale: an Akai 4000DS MKII reel-to-reel tape recorder, a well-known vintage open-reel machine designed for home hi-fi recording and playback.

This example has been serviced, including repair work to the tape transport and installation of new belts. It is also in unusually clean cosmetic condition, making it a particularly attractive example for collectors and analogue tape enthusiasts.

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Cosmetic condition:

The recorder is in mint condition.

• Exceptionally clean overall appearance
• Very little visible wear
• Front panel, controls, and housing are very well preserved
• No notable dents or heavy cosmetic damage
• Please review the photos for the exact condition

📼 Working condition

✔ Fully working
✔ Tape transport repaired
✔ New belts installed
✔ Playback and recording tested
✔ Ready for use

Specs:

• Track system: 4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural system
• Heads: 1 x record, 1 x playback, 1 x erase
• Motor: 1 x SSM-1 4-pole induction
• Reel size: up to 7 inch reel
• Tape speeds: 3 ³⁄₄  7 ¹⁄₂ ips
• Wow and flutter: 0.15% (7 ¹⁄₂ ips)
• Frequency response: 30Hz to 23kHz (7 ¹⁄₂ ips)
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 50dB
• Total harmonic distortion: 1.5%
• Crosstalk: 50dB
• Input: 70mV (line), 7mV (DIN), 0.8mV (mic)
• Output: 1.228V (line), 0.4V (DIN)
• Semiconductors: 11 x transistors, 4 x IC, 4 x diodes

Dimensions (LxWxH): 406 x 314 x 194mm
Weight: 13 Kg
Volts: 240v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)

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For international shipping, import fee's apply. These vary per country, and are for the buyer to pay.
-Shipping in the EU up to 30 KG (max)
-Shipping outside of the EU up to 20 KG (max) Shown costs might vary. Please ask us for a shipping quote for the best rates!
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Please note: ‘’Whenever an item exceeds the weight noted above. Please ask for a shipping quote before making a purchase. The shipping costs are estimated in our shop because we do not know the shipping address. 

Picking up the item is also possible. It can be picked up in Alkmaar 

Delivery by us is also possible in some cases. Please reach out to us for more information about deliveries 

State of listing: If a listing is listed ''for parts or not working'' returns are not accepted.

When we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service