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AKAI DX-57 compact cassette deck with off-tape monitoring (3 heads) and dual-capstan drive.( serviced) TOP
Wer ein robustes, sehr gut ausgestattetes und technisch ausgereiftes Deck sucht, wird hier genau das Richtige finden. Das DX-57 ist im Wesentlichen baugleich mit dem GX-67 (dessen Tonköpfe aus langlebigem Glas-Ferrit bestehen); das DX-57 hingegen verwendet die äußerst zuverlässigen Permalloy-Tonköpfe, die sich ebenfalls durch eine hohe Langlebigkeit auszeichnen.
Das Antriebssystem wurde überholt/gewartet, neue Riemen wurden eingebaut und das Gerät gründlich gereinigt. Es ist voll funktionsfähig.
Die Wiedergabeköpfe wurden entmagnetisiert.
Aufnahme und Wiedergabe wurden geprüft und funktionieren einwandfrei.
Bitte beachten Sie die Originalfotos für den aktuellen Zustand.
Professionelle Verpackung und versicherter Versand.
Zahlung in bar bei Abholung oder per Banküberweisung.
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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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