PLEASE READ ENTIRE AD!! Akai GX-77 1/4" 4-Track 6 Head Auto Reverse Reel to Reel Tape Deck Recorder 1981 - 1983 - Silver

For sale is an AKAI GX 77 6 head 4 track auto reverse Reel to Reel tape deck recorder. It is in good to very good condition albeit with some minor scuffs and marks as shown. Refer to pics. It has been tested and the heads were cleaned and demagnetized for the best sound ever. I did clean the unit up the best of my ability although it’s still not perfect The mic inputs were tested and they work as well as the other inputs. The pots and switches were sprayed and the metal parts were lubed as well. Both channels work good as well. This unit uses the DC motors which means when the supply or take up real, starts to get full rewind or fast-forward gradually slows down near the end, which is considered a manufacturing “quirk” from AKAI. The sound when recording at 3 3/4 IPS is very clear and better and wider sounding than the Source recording from, depending on the type of tape used and even better at 7 1/2 IPS. The heads are also in very good shape which is obviously why the quality is awesome as well. PICTURES REELS NOT INCLUDED!!! NOTE: After the sale of this unit and another one, I’m going to take a good hard look at things and make a determination whether or not I want to continue offering these units. I’m not saying I’m going to stop offering them, but I am going to look at things to see if it really is a possibility based on all the aggravation that I’ve had to deal with. It is virtually impossible to keep a business running if there are people who keep adding this to their watchlist And passively hold out for a price reduction instead of using the ”make offer” button and negotiating on a price myself and the buyer agree on. And of course, those who add these to their watchlist as a hobby rather than any actual intention of making a purchase because they’re bored. This type of behavior is unacceptable. As I’ve stated before, I really appreciate the admiration, but window shoppers DO NOT pay the bills or bring more of these great units. If people can’t be serious and actually make an effort to work something out Pricewise that we can both agree on, then I’m afraid I’m going to have to pursue other options.