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Computer Controlled Audio Video Receiver
Specifications
Tuning range: FM, MW
Power output: 60 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Surround output: 60W (front), 60W (rear)
Frequency response: 5Hz to 100kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.05%
Damping factor: 50
Input sensitivity: 2mV (MM), 150mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio: 75dB (MM), 98dB (line)
Output: 150mV (line)
Speaker load impedance: 8Ω to 16Ω
Video Connections: composite
Dimensions: 440 x 100 x 343mm
Weight: 7.4kg
This one is a good receiver, but US$249 is ambitious for an Akai AA-V205 unless it’s unusually clean, fully serviced, and complete with remote and paperwork. A known listing for the same model showed it at US$60 plus shipping, which puts US$249 well above the typical enthusiast-market zone for a midpower late-80s/early-90s stereo receiver.
What makes it interesting is the mix of 60 watts per channel, phono input, and the old-school Akai feature set: multiple analog inputs, basic video switching, a built-in 5-band EQ, and a tuner that owners describe as solid for casual use. If this example is mint, original-owner, and has the remote, there’s some collector appeal—but for a normal user buy, I’d want to see a much lower price or clear service history before calling it a strong value.
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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