Dusty old Akai GX-260D Reel To Reel

My Dad saved this for me when an old barn full of junk was being cleaned out. It just needs some minor cleaning and repair to work 100%.

I also have the front cover, though it is pretty rough. I am still looking for a cover for the heads.

This thing sounds great! The tape being played is an unknown instrumental background music tape that was found in another junk collection.

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Entertainment

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• Akai
• open
• reel
• tape
• recorder
• gx-260D
• background
• music

[Edward8585]

got this model yesterday,it s brand new,minimal use but having the same problem sometimes with that relay,where is that relay?i saw one relay in the back of the machine,it s that the one who needs to be cleaned off?or the switch behind the heads?

[Maxxarcade]

@Edward8585 It was that slide switch behind the heads that was dirty. It's tricky to get the De-Oxit into it, but it's worked fine since.

[oviwolf]

This video shows how those wonderful recorders can resist,even in hard condition,as well as tapes,things made to LAST!

[Maxxarcade]

That just gave me an idea- I need to do a high quality recording of this deck now that Youtube supports HD. I'll show the recording quality with a direct connection to the computer like I did with my latest vinyl video.

[fireinthewhole]

Sweet. I have the same one in absolute mint condition with the original box.  It sounds really nice. What do you think it's worth? I rarely have a use for it, and was thinking of selling.

[Maxxarcade]

If it has the blue meters, it is a bit more valuable. I'm not sure what you would get for it on Ebay these days though.

[modelmanagerdude]

@fireinthewhole hey If,you are thinking of selling your unit contact me would love to purchase it contact me. with details thanks

[technogeek678]

Nice mixer :D

[themasterofmovies]

i have one, but when i record with it, there is no treble, how can i fix it?

[NekkoMeow]

i didnt see your other videos cool i liked the progress getting it restored looks great! did it come with the black plastic cover?

[NekkoMeow]

sweet i have the same exact one, my dad bought it brand new when it first came out used it till the late 80s, our still works. as long as i can remember we have the second channel problem but usually we can see it when the rollers come out next to the right reel jump thats when our second channel kicks in. prob the elements had something to do with it

[clydesight]

Nice machine! I remember when these came out, they were high end consumer products! Three motors is great. I bet it is heavy. I have a TEAC 40210SL that has three motors, sounds good, and weighs 50 pounds! Good luck restoring your AKAI, nice machine, pretty to look at, love the big old pinch roller!