AKAI 1730D - SS SURROUND STEREO FOUR CHANNEL REEL - TO - REEL - - SEE VIDEO
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:51261799 | Model: 1730d-SS |
| Brand: AKAI | MPN: Does Not Apply |
| Type: REEL-TO-REEL | Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan |
| UPC: Does not apply |
AKAI 1730D-SS Surround Stereo 4 CHANNEL REEL-TO-REEL TAPE DECK 4 HEADS - 2 SPEED - 4 TRACK ANOTHER EXCELLENT... DEVICE !!!WORKS GREAT !!!!! RARE CHANCE !! UP TO 7"in REELS !!!! DescriptionNothing is lacking in the performance of the 1730D-SS. It is versatile and completely compatible with conventional 2 channel.Engineered with 4 heads, hysteresis synchronous 2-speed motor, automatic shut-off, pause control and slanted control panel for operating ease.SEE VIDEO:Read the description completely and Watch the video below to see through the details of the unit's operation and its cosmetic conditions before making the purchase. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klEZaBGL-Ys&feature=youtu.beCheck my FEEDBACK and BUY with confidence !!!! What Are You Waiting For? Why pay more?Buy it NOW !!! This is an excellent "GIFT" to yourself, your father or your best friend !!! Don't You Deserve the Very Best? YOU ARE NOT GOING TO FIND ANOTHER UNIT EQUAL TO THIS ONE !!!!SPECTACULAR "AKAI " !!! FANTASTIC SOUND !!! PLAY AND RECORD LIKE A CD !!!!!!A VERY NICE "AKAI" FROM AROUND 70'sIt will not only be fun to play but will also be wonderful to look at. Add it to your collection of vintage musical electronics before the opportunity passes you by!in EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITION !!!Faceplate is clean and beautiful.- INSIGNIFICANT SCRATCHES IN THE FACEPLATE FROM NORMAL USE;- WOOD CABINET IN VERY GOOD CONDITION !!! Small nick's in the corners. PLEASE, SEE ALL PHOTOS FOR COSMETIC'S !!!!INCLUDES: (as gift) - 01 USED/BLANK "SCOTCH" TAPE in very good condition; - 01 Used PLASTIC TAKE UP REEL; A copy of the User Manual can be downloaded from the internet.Sorry....no Cover, Tapes, RCA cables or any other accessories. ** AKAI 4 CHANNEL DEMONSTRATION TAPE are not included in this sale as they belong to my collection and been only used for display purposes.**New and Used Tapes are easily found on Ebay. Look for the brands Ampex, TDK, Sony, Basf, Maxell or Memorex. Avoid buying tapes over 1800 ft, as they are longer and thinner and can damage motors. Remember that this machine accepts tapes up to 7" inches. Metal tapes can also be found on Ebay. Type: Metal Take up reel and look for the brands AKAI, REALISTIC, MEISTER, SONY, PIONEER, TDK and others. Always appears excellent offers.You will be bidding on this very nice reel to reel player made by Akai in Japan.This device find in perfect condition. CLEAN And LUBRICATED. Heads are demagnetized.The Audio board was completely cleaned and lubed with Deoxit D5 and all electrolytic capacitors, transistors and power supply capacitors on audio/main board works great with no corrosion and no leaking. Everything still are original.It is assumed that any bidder will understand how these reel to reel recorders operate and the characteristics of recorded tape both new and old. Questions are of course welcome and encouraged as this unit can be complicated to one that is not familiar with reel recorders/players.This deck is 44+ years old and was stored for some time. Buying vintage equipment is not the same as going to Best Buy and buying a new Sony surround receiver. That being said keep this in mind when buying.This unit does not come with any wires to hookup....it uses standard RCA cables or a DIN connection.IT DOES NOT HAVE SPEAKERS. MUST BE CONNECTED TO YOUR RECEIVER OR AMPLIFIER.We tested this AKAI 1730D-SS = WORKS GREAT !!!! FANTASTIC !!!! Play and Record with a excellent quality sound !!!!!EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITION AND BEAUTIFUL APPEARANCEYou would spend more than $150.00/250.00 to make a complete cleanness and revision, plus parts, fuses or lamps, in an electronic workshop !!!!!All our devices are totally serviced !!!!!We guarantee that you receive it in excellent working and cosmetic condition.You go to be able to enjoy the device for many and many years !!!! THIS UNIT WAS BEEN CLEANED, LUBED AND SERVICED. - Completely cleaned interior / exterior - Checked and cleaned all knobs/switches, function, and VU meters - Cleaned and lubricated all switches with De-Ox-It. - Adjusted and aligned Volume section for play/record. - Adjusted and demagnetized all heads - Checked input/output.We take pride in this work and know bringing back old memories and/or allowing analog recording to continue means a lot to some and to us.It's not just a business it's a Passion! View our feedback to see what our customers have said about the devices.We have already sent hundreds of devices and never had any problem. All packages are shipped fully insured via FEDEX, UPS or USPS.Also, we use only New Heavy Duty Boxes and Styrofoam plates to protect the unit from any damage.This is strictly a deck. It does not have speakers. You must connect it to a stereo receiver or an amplifier. This machine records and plays back with excellent fidelity and frequency response.The Tape Recorder is looking great even if it has more than 44 years and it works perfectly!The faceplate looks great!All the mechanical and electronic operations and everything works great including the VU meter illumination.Remember that this unit almost has 44 YEARS OLD and can't be in MINT CONDITION !!!Play, Record, Fast Forward & Rewind functions run smooth and noiseless. SpecificationsTrack system: 4-track, 4-channel, stereo/multi channel systemHeads: 1 x record, 1 x playback, 2 x eraseMotor: 2 speed hysteresis synchronousReel size: 5 or 7 inch reelTape speeds: 3 3⁄4 7 1⁄2 ipsWow and flutter: 0.15% (7 1⁄2 ips)Frequency response: 30Hz to 22kHz (7 1⁄2 ips)Signal to Noise Ratio: 48dBTotal harmonic distortion: 2%Crosstalk: 40dBInput: 40mV (line), 20mV (DIN), 0.4mV (mic)Output: 1.228V (line)Dimensions: 450 x 420 x 240mm // 17 23/32" x 16 17/32" x 9 29/64" inchesWeight: 17kg // 38 lbs (without package)Serial Number: 90503-00813** AKAI 4 CHANNEL DEMONSTRATION TAPE are not included in this sale as they belong to my collection and been only used for display purposes.**WE ARE EXPERTS IN ALL VINTAGE AKAI 4000 MODELSOne of our partners has worked for more than 30 years in radio and television stations, handling these machines daily and knows every one of its parts and knows assemble and disassemble any of these units like a simple toy.The description of the device was made in compliance with what we only could observe.FROM OWNER:BECAUSE OF THE AGE OF THESE ITEMS (30+ YEARS) AND NOT KNOWING THE HISTORY ON ALL OF THEM, SOME MAY HAVE BEEN STORED AND USED IN HOMES WITH SMOKERS, PETS, MUSTY BASEMENTS, GARAGES, SHOPS, BARS, ETC.I WAS A SMOKER FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS AND MY SNIFFER IS NO LONGER SENSITIVE TO SMELLS OR ODORS, SO I CANNOT GUARANTEE THEY WILL SMELL LIKE NEW EVEN THOUGH I CLEAN AND SERVICE THEM THOROUGHLY, SOME ODORS MAY REMAIN OR RESURFACE, ESPECIALLY AFTER BEING BOXED UP FOR SEVERAL DAYS. I WILL NOT ACCEPT RETURNS FOR THIS REASON. WITH THAT SAID, I HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND MY POSITION ON THIS.IMPORTANT:Please understand that we are selling used, previously owned vintage items and they are not new. They are being sold as is. When we say that an item is in great or excellent vintage condition, we are stating that for it’s age it is in fantastic shape. In no way are we stating that it is in brand new or like new condition unless we actually type the words new or like new. Remember that these are vintage which means they may have had several owners before this auction. We will do the best of our ability to describe each item as accurately as we can and take as many photos as we can. It is ultimately up to you to ask the right questions according to what you would like to know about any one particular item. We do not offer refunds unless an item is grossly misrepresented but, I can assure you this will not happen as we are not in the business of misleading others to sell an item.THIS SALE ARE FINALeBay Sales Tax Collection Policy as of January 1, 2019:As of January 1, 2019, certain states have changed their sales tax laws requiring all items purchased by residents of that state be subject to a sales tax. Currently, there are only a few states where this applies but more states will likely "jump on the bandwagon" as this becomes a popular source of state revenue.Per eBay: "Based on applicable tax laws, eBay will calculate, collect, and remit sales tax on behalf of sellers for items shipped to customers in the affected states.""When a buyer purchases an item on eBay, and the ship to address is one of the affected states, eBay will calculate and add the applicable sales tax at checkout. The buyer will pay both the cost of the item along with the sales tax. eBay will collect and remit the tax."Please note, this is not something the seller has any control over. EBay is forced to comply with both state and federal regulations and tax laws, even if they do not agree with them. If a seller wishes to conduct business through eBay, the seller has no choice, nor say in the matter. The applicable sales tax will be added automatically and cannot be changed by the buyer nor by the seller.It is assumed that any bidder will understand how these reel to reel recorders operate and the characteristics of recorded tape both new and old. Questions are of course welcome and encouraged as this unit can be complicated to one that is not familiar with reel recorders/players.This deck is 44+ years old and was stored for some time. Buying vintage equipment is not the same as going to Best Buy and buying a new Sony surround receiver. That being said keep this in mind when buying.RETURNS ONLY WILL BE ACCEPTED IF ITEM IS DEFECTIVE. NO OTHER HYPOTHESES WILL BE ACCEPTED.SHIPPING & HANDLING - PLEASE, READ BEFORE BIDING- We can not ship to APO, FPO or PO BOX addresses.- Alaska, Hawai & Puerto Rico will be charged extra shipping cost.Buyer to pay $ 75.00 for FIXED RATE SHIPPING and handling within the USA. (48 STATES) via USPS, FEDEX HOME DELIVERY or via UPS GROUND.We use the Ebay System to pay and print shipping labels and they do not accept any change of address after purchase.So, before paying, check if the delivery address is correct.INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: You are responsible for duties/customs fees. The declared value will be the actual auction price - ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS!!- All Duties, Taxes, Customs and other port of entry fees are the responsibility of the buyer.- International shipment can take several weeks to arrive. We can not guarantee any delivery time.This will be packaged securely in a heavy duty box and will be insured.Pick up is available with no fee.THIS SALE REQUIRE AN IMMEDIATE PAYMENT.We ship by regular mail, FEDEX, UPS and/or USPS at our discretion, with delivery confirmation. Your item normally will be shipped within 1-4 business days of receipt of confirmed payment to allow for packing the item securely, but may take longer. Upon shipment, you will receive information by EBAY message e-mail.N O T E : WE DO SHIP OUT ITEMS TUESDAY and THURSDAYExceptionally, due to the size of this unit, we can send overseasWe ship this unit WORLDWIDE !We ship to the United States only!! (48 STATES) International orders are accepted.This item is sold As-DescribedThis item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.If you are one of those people who buys a product and likes to return it for minor problems, then it is not a sale for you. This unit has been used for more than 39 years and probably had several owners. Buy consciously.The shipping cost is very high and returns, in addition to being very expensive, can damage the unit during transport. Due to their sensitive nature, all used/vintage electronics are SOLD AS IS.WE GUARANTEE THAT YOU GOES TO RECEIVE IT IN EXCELLENT WORKING AND COSMETIC CONDITION !Returns will be accepted only if the unit was be delivered with defect, or not match the description mentioned. WE ONLY ACCEPT RETURN IF ANY DEVICE ARE DEFECTIVE.Your bid is an agreement to our terms….Insurance Included for this item in S/H If you have a problem, PLEASE contact us and attempt to find a resolution before leaving Feedback.ANY CONTACT USE """EBAY MESSAGE""" We don't reply personal email.Payment by PayPal We reserve the right to end any listing due to local sale.NEW EBAY MEMBERS ARE WELCOME !!!!!!
