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Biete euch hier mein oben genanntes Defektes Tapedeck an . Deck 2 hat vor ca. 2 Tagen den Dienst verweigert , es läuft einfach nur schneller als normal und gibt keinen Ton wieder . Deck 1 hat vor Jahren den Geist aufgegeben , dort funktioniert der Play Knopf nicht mehr . Alle anderen funktionen macht Deck 1 noch sogar abspielen wenn man es programmiert . Am liebsten wäre mir Abholung . Tausch wäre möglich gegen ein funktionierendes Tonbandgerät damit ich meine alten Tonbänder auf nen Stick Speichern kann am liebsten Stereo .
At €50 for parts, this Akai HX-A451W is a bargain compared to the typical used market, where functional units regularly list around €120 or higher. Even a parts-only unit of a well-regarded double deck from 1986 should command closer to €70–€90 if the seller expects a repairable core, making €50 a strong entry point for a tinkerer or parts scavenger.
The HX-A451W is respected for its dual-deck design, Dolby C support, and programmable sequencing (12 songs, 15 programs), features that made it a standout in its era. Its upside lies in rarity—only a year of production—and the chance to harvest a rare dual-deck chassis or restore a unit with a working motor and tape path. At this price, the risk of needing belt replacements or capstan cleaning is easily offset by the value of owning a piece of late-80s Japanese hi-fi ingenuity.
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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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