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Verkaufe ein sehr seltenes AKAI Tapedeck aus 1979
Modell GX-M10
Mit dem verschleißarmen, glasbeschichtetem Tonkopf, Dolby B, regelbarem Kopfhörerausgang
voll funktionsfähig, wobei Es sicher mal gereinigt werden sollte und der Antriebsriemen mal gewechselt werden sollte. Das Gerät läuft in all seinen Funktionen hat einen Programm Musik Suchlauf Weitere Details siehe bitte Bilder
Versand möglich da Privatverkauf, keine Garantie, Gewährleistung oder Rücknahme
Excellent condition at €120 looks like a solid buy, not an ambitious one. Recent market examples for this deck cluster around roughly €110–€170 for working units, with cleaner restored or boxed examples landing higher, so this sits a bit under the middle of the pack and well below the top end.
That makes sense for a well-regarded Akai with glass heads and a reputation for a smooth, musical playback sound. If the listing is genuinely clean and fully working, the upside is real here: a desirable vintage deck from the late-’70s/early-’80s that’s often worth paying for in decent cosmetic shape. I’d mainly want confirmation on transport function, playback/recording, and whether belts and idlers have been addressed, but at this price those are normal checks rather than red flags.
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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