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Das Bandgerät war bei der letzten Nutzung voll betriebsbereit.
Zum Gerät gehören 2 Bänder und Anschlusskabel.
Leider hat der Kofferdeckel einen Umleimerschaden.
Privatverkauf,deshalb keine Garantie und Rücknahme.
This is a buyer’s market for this deck: at €200, it sits just above the €193 median and slightly over the €197 75th percentile, so it’s fair but a touch ambitious, not a bargain. Against the recent comparable range, you’re paying roughly market-plus rather than getting a clear discount.
That said, the X-201D is a worthwhile buy if you want a solid vintage cassette deck with the kind of transport and playback character Akai is known for. A clean good-condition unit can be a sensible pickup if it’s been serviced, because age-related maintenance matters more than cosmetic niceties on these decks. I’d mainly want confirmation on transport function, heads, belts, and whether any original accessories are included.
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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