AKAI CR-80-SS
4-Channel Surround Stereo Cartridge Tape
Recorder
Many folks say that AKAI made the best recorders on the market and this Quad unit is mighty nice! Specs: Built in power amp and 4 speaker jacks, 4-channel recording, One-Micron Gap Recording/Playback Head for frequency response to 16kHz.
These was also a stand-alone unit without the amplifier, the CR-80D-SS
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AKAI CR-81D
8-track Cartridge Stereo Tape Deck
"The CR81-D provides a wide frequency range for superb sound quality in cartridge/recording playing. Exclusive AKAI One-Micron Gap Head delivers high density recording with low distortion. Complete with Fast Forward, Automatic Stop, Continuous Playback, All-Silicon Transistor Pre-Amplifier and large VU meters." *
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AKAI GXR-82D
Stereo Cartridge Deck
This unit features the "superior high frequency GX Head." . AKAI's glass heads were the industry standard in the 8-track's heyday. "Amazing GX Head performance can be now be yours with a compact stereo cartridge deck...a highly efficient induction motor [is] included in the features of this easy-to-operate finger-tip control unit." *
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AKAI CR-83D
8 Track Stereo Record/Playback Deck
This AKAI features the very cool analog clock-style elapsed time indicator. It's a small hand that goes around a dial as the time elapses. I've never seen this deck, in action, but it's supposed to be a great one. (as are all the AKAI machines).
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