Akai GX77 Reel to Reel Analogue Love
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Hope your all well, here we have a Akai GX77 reel to reel tape machine its a beauty it transforms music into analogue tape smoothness. Produced around 1981 to 1985 this is a classic.
Heres some info:
The Akai GX-77 is an open-reel deck designed to use both conventional and the new EE (Extra Efficiency) chrome-type tapes. A two-speed (7-1/2 and 3-3/4 inches per second), 7-inch-reel machine, the GX-77 is capable of bidirectional recording and playback. The basic advantage of the new EE tapes (currently available from TDK, Maxell, and BASF) is that, when used with recorders designed for them, performance previously attainable only at 7-1/2 ips can be achieved at 3-3/4 ips.
The formulation thus makes it possible to provide an uninterrupted 90-minute playing time (twice that of a C-90 cassette) with a standard 1,800-foot 7-inch reel and, further, an increase in the potential signal-to-noise ratio. The EE tapes, however, require increased bias and departure from the standard playback equalization. A switch on the GX-77 selects the proper parameters for either conventional or EE formulations, and a control permits a ± 30 per cent bias variation to compensate for brand-to-brand tape differences. No internal audio generator is provided to facilitate bias adjustment, though the owner's manual suggests recommended settings for a number of different tape brands and types.
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Nice!! I just picked up the blacked out version. Such a cool deck
Still got me Dad's from brand new still looks brand new today because it's well-being looked after still sounds great
Just got one a couple of days ago but without the lid. The price was so low I couldn't refuse. Now to make some long play 71/4 " tapes for entertaining and for the love grotto! : ))
Buying two tomorrow, can't wait!
@takethefearoutthegear6229
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome news enjoy these machines are fantastic! cheers bangers and chumley
Great video loving the tape machines guys
@takethefearoutthegear6229
4 жыл бұрын
thanks for the support
Great stuff, guys! I recently spotted one of these offered for sale locally (more or less so - that's about 150 miles away from my home town, here in our good old Transylvania) and wasn't really sure about buying it. It's not exactly cheap, you know, but seems to be in near mint condition... But, after watching your video, I came to the conclusion that you were absolutely right: this IS a piece of vintage audio art and... well... I might drive those 150 miles after all. Tomorrow, hopefully ;)
@takethefearoutthegear6229
2 жыл бұрын
Go for it these machines are awesome and the value is only going up, thanks bangers and chumley
Weven more bettered, run master into behringer t1954 into pioneer 909, 909 gas better high frequency responce at high speed... gain or bias is always the best way to drive a signal onto tape... More interesting is passing through a 300B as preamp to add high frequency harmonics into any recording.
Think you've found your Lane with the Analogue Love, Love to See the Revox...........Thankyou
@takethefearoutthegear6229
4 жыл бұрын
thanks more analogue love coming
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Does it need to be connected to a different sound system to play audio? Or it has its own built-in audio?
@takethefearoutthegear6229
3 ай бұрын
Needs to be connected to a sound system
Hello Mine stopped recording and I have a full restoration kit Can you let me know if anyone can fix it in US?
@takethefearoutthegear6229
2 ай бұрын
Hi you will have to search the net as we live in the uk sorry
I actually have one of these and want to sell but no idea where or how to go about it? I have no use for it but see there’s people out there who would know how to make good use of it. Any suggestions? I’m in Oregon.
@takethefearoutthegear6229
2 жыл бұрын
If you have some tape test your machine to see if it plays and check ebay completed listing prices to get an idea of price. These machines are very desirable and worth money in the UK people want £500 upwards, thanks Bangers and chumley
I have one of these. Can you give me some tips for cleaning, changing belts, etc. ? And where to buy parts?
@takethefearoutthegear6229
2 жыл бұрын
Hi David on you tube there is a person who is servicing/repairing this tape deck probably your best bet for info. We haven't done anything to the machine in the video yet. many thanks bangers and chumley
You guys should done Pioneer RT 707 right after this.
Good look but bad hardware inside. This recorder is design trap. Behind nice design is creepy and cheap DC motors, stupid belts as source of technical fails. Technically this is junk. Is better to own GX 635 or 636 (for example) wich is great machines.