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For sale: Akai X-360 Vintage 18cm recorder with build in speakers
'' Due to the weight being 30KG or above, please ask us for a shipping quote before buying to get the best rates and options, currently shown shipping is etsimated''
Condition: Nice condtion Fully Working. Serviced where needed to have it mechanicly 100% working. Lubed all swichtes etc. Not recapped. Does not include the akai reel!
''Important note when tested: When we find there's either a small thing wrong, or not 100% working we offer our listings for parts or repair to avoid unwanted issues after purchase''
Specs:
Track system: 4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural system
Heads: 1 x record, 1 x playback, 1 x erase, 1 x bias
Motor: 2 x reel drive, 1 x capstan
Tape speeds: 1 7⁄8 3 3⁄4 7 1⁄2 15 ips
Wow and flutter: 0.1% (7 1⁄2 ips)
Frequency response: 30Hz to 21kHz (7 1⁄2 ips)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 48dB
Total harmonic distortion: 1.7%
Crosstalk: 43dB
Input: 70mV (line), 7mV (DIN), 0.7mV (mic)
Output: 1.23V (line)
Output power: 10 watts
Speakers: 2 x 4"
Dimensions (LxWxH): 40x50x30cm
Weight: 25Kg
Working condition: Fully working (See pictures for the cosmetic condition of this lot)
Missing or damages: Minor Usage Marks
Does come with power cable.
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Akai’s 18cm reel-to-reel decks are well-regarded vintage machines, but US$492 for parts money is not a buy-it-now kind of price. On the used market, comparable Akai 18cm decks show up around US$365 for a clean X-201D and about US$537 for a serviced 4000DS MkII, while parts-only examples can be far lower; this listing sits in the ambitious zone for a non-working unit.
The upside is that Akai decks have real collector appeal: solid build, good tape handling, and a loyal following for restoration projects. If this is an uncommon variant, cosmetically excellent, or complete with cover, reels, and original accessories, that helps—but with a parts-only condition, the buyer should be pricing in repair risk, missing components, and the chance of donor-only 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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