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Verkaufe einen hochwertigen Vintage HiFi Receiver AKAI AA-1040 aus den 1970er Jahren.
Das Gerät ist technisch einwandfrei und funktioniert tadellos. Alle Regler, Schalter und Anzeigen arbeiten wie sie sollen. Der Receiver überzeugt durch den warmen Klang klassischer japanischer HiFi-Geräte sowie sein zeitloses Design mit Echtholzgehäuse und Aluminiumfront.
Details:
* Hersteller: AKAI
* Modell: AA-1040
* Stereo Receiver
* UKW/MW Tuner
* Phono-Eingang für Plattenspieler
* Mehrere Tape-/Aux-Anschlüsse
* Lautsprecheranschlüsse A/B
* Made in Japan
Zustand:
* Technisch: voll funktionsfähig
* Optisch: sehr guter altersbedingter Zustand
* Normale, leichte Gebrauchsspuren vorhanden
* Alle Bedienelemente vollständig
Ein echtes Sammlerstück für Vintage-HiFi-Liebhaber und eine perfekte Ergänzung zu klassischen AKAI-, Dual-, Pioneer-, Kenwood- oder Sansui-Anlagen.
Preis: 309 € VB
Abholung bevorzugt. Versand nach Absprache möglich.
€300 is ambitious for a used Akai AA-1040, sitting above the 75th percentile of €286 and well past the median of €272 in your database. This price isn’t a bargain; it’s a stretch for a unit in “excellent” condition unless it includes rare original accessories or has been professionally restored.
The AA-1040 is a respected late-70s stereo receiver known for clean 40W/ch output, solid FM tuning, and robust build quality that still holds up today. Its 12.8kg chassis and low distortion (0.15%) make it a reliable centerpiece for vintage analog setups. If this listing includes the original remote, manual, or unmodified internals, it could justify the extra cost—but without those, a buyer should negotiate toward the €272 median or wait for a better-priced example.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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