AKAI GX-F80 (1979)

14 February 2024

AKAI GX-F80 (1979)

Brand: AKAI

Model: GX-F80

Year: 1979

The GX-F80 from Akai was introduced in 1979, with the list price of $ 550. In addition to improving the reproduction quality of whatever tape you use (New Metal tapes included), the new Super GX head presents a great many advantages. Superior low noise sound, a dust resistant characteristic for precise head-to-tape contact, and an extremely hard surface that ensures an unusually long life span equivalent to 17 years of non-stop play. The GX-F80 is a basic but robust 3-head cassette recorder featuring a 2-motor belt-drive transport system with one capstan in a illuminated feather touch full logic solenoid operated mechanism. The Feather-touch, sensor-light controls are a unique feature that was only used on the GX-620/625 reel-to-reel tape recorders and the GX-715II model. A two-tone fluorescent VU meter with Peak +3 and +8 dB reading together with the A.D.R.System (Automatic Distortion Reduction System) contributes to best possible recordings from any source. The GX-F80 can also be remote controlled with the optional RC-18, RC-17 or RC-70 remote controllers.

Technical Data:

Head: 3-Head Super-GX

Motors: 2 motor

Single Capstan

Dolby B, ARDSYSTEM

Frequency Response: 25-15.000Hz (Normal)

25-17.000Hz (Chrome)

25-17.000Hz (FeCr)

25-21.000Hz (Metal)

Wow and Flutter: 0,035% (WRMS)

Dimensions (WxHxD): 440x135x340mm

Weight: 8,9kg