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For sale: a Akai AM-2800 stereo integrated amplifier, This unit has been serviced and fully recapped to ensure long-term stability.
''Due to the weight being 20/30KG or above, please ask us for a shipping quote before buying to get the best rates and options, currently shown shipping is estimated''
Cosmetic condition: The amplifier is in used vintage condition with minor cosmetic wear.
Light scratches on the chassis
Logo is slightly faded due to age
Overall clean and presentable vintage appearance
?? Functional status
? Fully working? Fully recapped? All functions tested? Stable audio output confirmed? Ready for use
Specs:
Power output: 80 watts per channel into 8? (stereo)
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.08%
Damping factor: 60
Input sensitivity: 3mV (MM), 150mV (DIN), 150mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio: 75dB (MM), 95dB (line)
Channel separation: 55dB (MM)
Output: 150mV (line), 30mV (DIN)
Speaker load impedance: 4? to 16?
Semiconductors: 37 x transistors, 17 x diodes
Dimensions (LxWxH): 440 x 165 x 396mmWeight: 15KgVolts: 220v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)
We ship worldwide.For international shipping, import fee's apply. These vary per countrie, and are for the buyer to pay.-Shipping in the EU up to 30 KG (max)-Shipping outside of the EU up to 20 KG (max) Shown costs might vary. Please ask us for a shipping quote for the best rates!-We kindly ask you to reach out for the best shiping rates. As rates vary per shipper, we can ask custom shipping quotes.
Please note: ‘’Whenever an item exceeds the weight noted above. Please ask for a shipping quote before making a purchase. The shipping costs are estimated in our shop because we do not know the shipping address.
Picking up the item is also possible. It can be picked up in Alkmaar
Delivery by us is also possible in some cases. Please reach out to us for more information about deliveries
State of listing: If a listing is listed ''for parts or not working'' returns are not accepted.
When we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service
Generating expert take…
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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