____ AKAI GX-F31, Super Glass Crystal head ____ Start Price USD 95.00 Current Price USD 95.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 19, 2008 End Time Wednesday, November 26, 2008 Location New York City See more about '____ AKAI GX-F31, Super Glass Crystal head ____' Description You are bidding on vintage AKAI Stereo Cassette Deck, Model GX-F31, tested in working condition. This model was one of the top AKAI's line (GX-F31, F51, F71, F91). Build in 1980's as suppose to be hight quality Hi-Fi equipment. Here made basic tests and all functions works play/recording. Specifications: 4 Track 2 Channel Stereo System Tape Philips Type Cassette Tape Speed 4.76 cm/s ± 1.0% (1-7/8 ps. ± 1.0%) Super GX head* for play/recording x 1 Erase head 2 Motor direct drive: 1 Motors FG servo D.C. motor for direct capstan drive x 1 D.C. motor for reel drive Tape Winding Time 90 sec. using a C-60 cassette tape Can work with normal, metal and chrome tapes Frequency Range Normal: 20 to 17,000 Hz                             CrO2: 20 to 18,000 Hz                             Metal: 20 to 21,000 Hz Signal to Noise Ratio Better than 60 dB Harmonic Distortion 1 kHz, 3rd harmonic distortion Metal: Less than 0.8% DOLBY B and C noise reduction Auto tuning, auto tape selector Memory and IPLS search functions, motorized cassette loading. Buttons: reset button, REC cancel button, Dolby NR (on/off) C-Type/B-Type button, MPX filter (on/off), play, rewind, auto play, memory play, ff, intro scan, REC pause, auto mute, stop, eject, power Timer start dial (tuning REC, REC, off, Play), Auto System dial (Memory, Off, IPLS), Output/phones, REC balance, REC level. Exceptional built-in quality with machined all metal parts inside and out. *If you are new about GX head read this: This deck has famous Super Glass Crystal heads that last forever. These are much better than other types because heads are main wear point of any cassette deck except these. No matter how good was the deck, if head is bad, deck won't sound right. That's why AKAI is much better than Nakamichi, Denon, Sony, JVC, Pioneer and many others. With these unique AKAI GX heads you never have to worry about this problem no matter how old is the deck. Shipping & Payment information: You are bidding on an "as is" item and all sales are final and not subject to return or refund under any circumstances. We are not dealer for the product we sell so do not offer any warranty on the items we sell. Buyer agrees to pay flat $28.00 for shipping and handling within the continental USA only. Payments through PayPal (preferred), or mailed payments in the form of money orders or cashier's checks, but must be receive within one week of auction end. I can usually ship out the next day on a PayPal payment. Sorry no personal checks. Please bid with confidence to own and, only if you intend to complete the deal. Thank you and good luck! Place a Bid!