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Ich verkaufe hier mein Akai Stereo Cassette Deck vom Typ CS-F9. Das Gerät ist ein echtes Stück Hi-Fi-Geschichte und ein toller Klassiker für Sammler und Liebhaber analoger Musik.
- Modell: Akai CS-F9 Stereo Cassette Deck
- 2-Motor Logic Control
- Dolby NR System
- Tape Selector (Normal, CrO2, Metal)
- Großer REC Level Regler
- Digitaler Zähler
Das Gehäuse ist in einem schlichten, anthrazitfarbenen Design gehalten und macht optisch einiges her. Die Frontblende ist übersichtlich gestaltet und bietet alle wichtigen Einstellmöglichkeiten für Aufnahmen und Wiedergabe.
Das Gerät befindet sich in einem gepflegten Zustand mit den üblichen, altersbedingten Gebrauchsspuren. Bei weiteren Fragen zum Gerät stehe ich dir gerne zur Verfügung.
Keine Gewährleistung, keine Garantie. Gekauft wie gesehen.
This is a buyer's market for vintage cassette decks, and €50 is a strong deal here: it sits below the €54 25th-percentile comparable and well under the €58 median, making it a bargain rather than merely fair value.
The CS-F9 is a nicely specified early-’80s Akai: a solid two-head, single-capstan deck with Dolby B, metal-tape capability, full-logic controls, microphone inputs, and a wired-remote facility. Its 0.04% wow and flutter is respectable, and the straightforward design should suit casual playback and recording well. At this price, a clean, working example is worth buying; simply confirm that play, fast wind, recording, meters, and the belt-driven transport all behave properly, since age-related service is the only meaningful variable.
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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