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We are reeltoreeltech.com. We buy, sell and service all sorts of reel to reel tape decks, and stock ATR and RTM tape. We also get in large quantities of home and pro stereo equipment when we buy large lots of reel to reel decks, and this one is such of those occasions.These units came from the estate sale of a local gentleman that purchased all of these new. We had the cassette deck, reel to reel and top of the line power amp, tuner and preamp listed as one lot, we're now breaking them up into individual sales. See our other listings for the matching GX-747 and top of the line tuner, preamp and power amp.This Akai GXC-570D was the top of the line 3 head cassette deck at the time. It features instant monitoring while recording, chrome tape capabilities, and Dolby B noise reduction.As with all vintage stereo equipment, we were assured that 'everything worked', however we quickly pointed out that the tension arms on the GX-747 weren't working properly, as is typical for these decks when they've been sitting, and we figured that all of the other gear also needed servicing, or at least a thorough checkout. We weren't wrong.-Akai GXC-570D tape deck. This deck didn't need much, however we did replace the belts, and the belt that opens the motorized front cover was a bit stretched. The capstan belt was fine, but we changed it regardless. The controls and switches all got cleaned, and we got 19Khz frequency response with Maxell UD tape, and 20Khz with Maxell UDXL chrome tape. We ran the deck for 10 hours through a bunch of cassettes in our shop, testing all functions thoroughly. We will include two new sealed Maxell UDXL C90 tapes as well.We know how to pack and ship these units, and it will come with full insurance. Shipping down the West Coast will be a bit less, and any excess charged will be refunded upon shipping.
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Akai Electric Company Ltd. traces its origins to Japan, founded by engineer Masukichi Akai in Tokyo around 1929, with his son Saburo Akai playing a key role in its early growth. Initially focused on affordable radio components, the firm formalized as a full electronics manufacturer post-World War II, often cited as 1946. By the mid-20th century, Akai had evolved into a prominent name in consumer audio, peaking in the 1970s before financial troubles led to its exit from the industry in 1991.
The brand built its legacy on high-quality tape-based audio gear, including reel-to-reel tape recorders, cassette decks, tuners, amplifiers, and complete stereo systems that brought professional-grade sound to homes. In the late 1980s, Akai Professional revolutionized music production with the MPC series—starting with the 1988 MPC60, co-designed by Roger Linn—integrating sampling, sequencing, and velocity-sensitive pads into compact workstations that defined hip-hop and electronic genres.
Today, Akai holds a revered vintage-collector status among hi-fi enthusiasts for its robust 1970s components, prized for their warm analog character and build quality. In the pro audio realm, the MPC line endures as an iconic, mid-to-high-end tool for beatmakers, with modern iterations sustaining the brand through licensing. While not a current leader in traditional hi-fi like amplifiers or speakers, its heritage appeals to savvy buyers seeking timeless reliability over fleeting trends.
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