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Das Gerät kommt so wie auf den Bildern.
Wir haben es angeschlossen und folgendes festgestellt : Es lässt sich einschalten. Wenn man die Play Taste betätigt oder Spulentaste , wird die Funktion ausgeführt. Wir haben aber kein Band eingespannt. Bei solche einem alten gerät sollte von einer Überholung oder defekten Teilen ausgegangen werden.
Wir verkaufen es als defekt und als Ersatzteilträger.
Timing matters here because this is an older cassette deck, so the real question is whether you want a working vintage machine or a restoration project. At €180, it sits just under the €184 median and inside the normal €172–€193 comparable range, so it reads as fairly priced rather than cheap.
What makes it interesting is the Akai name: these decks are valued for solid build, musical sound, and that classic late-analog appeal for tape collectors. The for_parts condition is the key caveat, though, because that usually means you should expect service work, donor-use, or a full repair path rather than plug-and-play enjoyment. If you want a restoration candidate and the cosmetics are decent, it’s a reasonable entry point; if you want immediate playback, pass.
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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