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− | * | + | * Manufacturer: [[Akai]] |
− | * | + | * Model: GX-75 |
− | * | + | * Type: Cassette Tape Deck |
− | * | + | * Years of manufacture: 1988 - 1990 |
− | * | + | * Made in: Japan |
− | * | + | * Color: Black |
− | * | + | * Remote control: optional (RC-G95) |
− | * | + | * Dimensions: 425 x 154 x 350 mm (WxHxD) |
− | + | * Weight: 9.2 kg | |
− | * | + | * Original price approx.: DM 999,- (€ 500,-) |
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− | ''' | + | '''Connections''' |
− | * | + | * Number of inputs: |
− | ** | + | ** LINE: 70 mV / 47 kOhm |
− | + | CD/DAT DIRECT IN: 240 mV / 47 kOhm | |
− | + | * Number of outputs: | |
− | + | ** LINE: 388 mV / 150 kOhm | |
− | + | ** Headphones: 1.3 mV (8 Ohm) | |
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− | + | '''Specifications''' | |
− | * | + | * Tone heads: |
− | *GX- | + | ** 1x LC-OFC Super GX sound head for playback. |
− | * | + | ** 1x LC-OFC Super GX sound head for recording |
− | * | + | ** 1x erase head |
− | * | + | * motors: |
− | * | + | ** 1x FG Servo DD electronically speed controlled DC motor for drive shaft drive. |
− | * | + | ** 1x DC motor for coil drive |
− | * | + | ** 1x DC motor for cam drive and for belt ejection/loading |
+ | * Synchronization fluctuations: 0.025% WRMS, 0.04% (DIN) | ||
+ | * Belt types: Normal, CrO₂ and Metal. | ||
+ | * Frequency response: | ||
+ | ** Normal: 20 to 19,000 Hz ±3dB. | ||
+ | ** CrO₂: 20 to 20,000 Hz ±3dB | ||
+ | Metal: 20 to 21,000 Hz ±3dB | ||
+ | * Distortion factor: < 0.6 % (for metal) | ||
+ | * Signal-to-noise ratio: | ||
+ | ** 59 dB (measured over tape at recording peak level). | ||
+ | ** Dolby™ NR Type B on: improved by 5 dB at 1 kHz, 10 dB above 5 kHz. | ||
+ | ** Dolby™ NR Type C on: improved by 15 dB at 500 Hz, 20 dB at 1 kHz to 10 kHz. | ||
+ | * Auto Reverse: no | ||
+ | * Title search: 16 titles with IPSS function. | ||
+ | * Dolby™: B, C and HX PRO. | ||
+ | * MPX filter: yes | ||
+ | * Fader: no | ||
+ | * Pitch control: | ||
+ | * CD synchro recording: no | ||
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− | [[ | + | '''Special Features''' |
− | [[ | + | * 3-tone head system, Super GX tone heads incorporating LC-OFC (linear crystal/oxygen-free copper). |
− | + | * Microprocessor-controlled turntable with "Power-Eject" and extremely quiet mechanics | |
+ | * Closed loop double capstan shaft system by direct drive | ||
+ | * Stable tape transport mechanism with wide tape guides | ||
+ | * Automatic monitoring system | ||
+ | * Automatic belt tensioning system | ||
+ | * Partial unloading system | ||
+ | * Useful record cancel and mute system * Repeat playback function of a section | ||
+ | * Repeat playback function of a section between 2 points | ||
+ | * Large concentrated FL display with indicator on/off function to reduce unwanted noise | ||
+ | * Peak level meter with peak hold system | ||
+ | * Recording calibration system with premagnetization and level controls | ||
+ | * Separate block construction | ||
+ | * Highly stable design | ||
+ | * Remote controlable with optional remote control (RC-G95) | ||
+ | * Timer start function | ||
+ | * Easy-to-operate large-diameter recording level control | ||
+ | * Digital time/tape counter | ||
+ | * Counter memory stop system | ||
+ | * Automatic playback system | ||
+ | * 16-title IPSS system | ||
+ | * Recording level indication system | ||
+ | * Independent switch for multiplex filter | ||
+ | * Switch and input jacks for CD/DAT Direct | ||
+ | * Headphone jack and level control | ||
+ | * Automatic Tape Selection System | ||
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+ | == Notes == | ||
+ | * Other models in the same series: | ||
+ | ** [[Akai GX-R 35]] | ||
+ | ** [[Akai GX-65]] | ||
+ | ** [[Akai GX-75]] | ||
+ | ** [[Akai GX-95]] | ||
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+ | == Pictures == | ||
+ | * [[File:Akai GX-75 | ||
+ | [[File:AKAI GX-75a.png]] | ||
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+ | * Image: Akai GX-75 | ||
+ | [[File:AKAI GX-75b.jpg]] | ||
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+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | File:RC-G95a.jpg|Picture: Akai GX-75 remote control | ||
+ | File:Akai AM-AT-52-CD-62-GX-75-Prospectus-19891.jpg|Extract from brochure: Akai AM-52, AT-52, CD-62, GX-75 | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
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+ | == Reviews == | ||
+ | * Very good mechanics | ||
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+ | * Audio 2/1989: Test winner 80 points = top class "4 ears". | ||
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+ | * Clean separation between analogue board of the signal part and the drive control by horizontally divided double housing | ||
+ | * GX-75 had sometimes synchronisation problems between right and left, GX-75 Mk II not anymore | ||
+ | * CD-Direct input for higher level from CD players, therefore extremely clean sound without level reduction | ||
+ | * No remote control as standard (GX-95 supplied as standard) | ||
+ | * GX-75 without extra pressure plate in cassette compartment (against cassette vibrations) | ||
+ | * GX-75 MKII with pressure plate in the cassette compartment | ||
+ | * Play speed can be switched to 50% by pressing and holding the play button. Advantage: exact cutting of e.g. radio speakers by A-B marking, the offset of erasing, recording and playback head is automatically taken into account! | ||
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+ | [[Category:Cassette decks]] |
Latest revision as of 17:00, 3 March 2020
Data[edit]
General
- Manufacturer: Akai
- Model: GX-75
- Type: Cassette Tape Deck
- Years of manufacture: 1988 - 1990
- Made in: Japan
- Color: Black
- Remote control: optional (RC-G95)
- Dimensions: 425 x 154 x 350 mm (WxHxD)
- Weight: 9.2 kg
- Original price approx.: DM 999,- (€ 500,-)
Connections
- Number of inputs:
- LINE: 70 mV / 47 kOhm
CD/DAT DIRECT IN: 240 mV / 47 kOhm
- Number of outputs:
- LINE: 388 mV / 150 kOhm
- Headphones: 1.3 mV (8 Ohm)
Specifications
- Tone heads:
- 1x LC-OFC Super GX sound head for playback.
- 1x LC-OFC Super GX sound head for recording
- 1x erase head
- motors:
- 1x FG Servo DD electronically speed controlled DC motor for drive shaft drive.
- 1x DC motor for coil drive
- 1x DC motor for cam drive and for belt ejection/loading
- Synchronization fluctuations: 0.025% WRMS, 0.04% (DIN)
- Belt types: Normal, CrO₂ and Metal.
- Frequency response:
- Normal: 20 to 19,000 Hz ±3dB.
- CrO₂: 20 to 20,000 Hz ±3dB
Metal: 20 to 21,000 Hz ±3dB
- Distortion factor: < 0.6 % (for metal)
- Signal-to-noise ratio:
- 59 dB (measured over tape at recording peak level).
- Dolby™ NR Type B on: improved by 5 dB at 1 kHz, 10 dB above 5 kHz.
- Dolby™ NR Type C on: improved by 15 dB at 500 Hz, 20 dB at 1 kHz to 10 kHz.
- Auto Reverse: no
- Title search: 16 titles with IPSS function.
- Dolby™: B, C and HX PRO.
- MPX filter: yes
- Fader: no
- Pitch control:
- CD synchro recording: no
Special Features
- 3-tone head system, Super GX tone heads incorporating LC-OFC (linear crystal/oxygen-free copper).
- Microprocessor-controlled turntable with "Power-Eject" and extremely quiet mechanics
- Closed loop double capstan shaft system by direct drive
- Stable tape transport mechanism with wide tape guides
- Automatic monitoring system
- Automatic belt tensioning system
- Partial unloading system
- Useful record cancel and mute system * Repeat playback function of a section
- Repeat playback function of a section between 2 points
- Large concentrated FL display with indicator on/off function to reduce unwanted noise
- Peak level meter with peak hold system
- Recording calibration system with premagnetization and level controls
- Separate block construction
- Highly stable design
- Remote controlable with optional remote control (RC-G95)
- Timer start function
- Easy-to-operate large-diameter recording level control
- Digital time/tape counter
- Counter memory stop system
- Automatic playback system
- 16-title IPSS system
- Recording level indication system
- Independent switch for multiplex filter
- Switch and input jacks for CD/DAT Direct
- Headphone jack and level control
- Automatic Tape Selection System
Notes[edit]
- Other models in the same series:
Pictures[edit]
- [[File:Akai GX-75
- Image: Akai GX-75
- Akai AM-AT-52-CD-62-GX-75-Prospectus-19891.jpg
Extract from brochure: Akai AM-52, AT-52, CD-62, GX-75
Reviews[edit]
- Very good mechanics
- Audio 2/1989: Test winner 80 points = top class "4 ears".
- Clean separation between analogue board of the signal part and the drive control by horizontally divided double housing
- GX-75 had sometimes synchronisation problems between right and left, GX-75 Mk II not anymore
- CD-Direct input for higher level from CD players, therefore extremely clean sound without level reduction
- No remote control as standard (GX-95 supplied as standard)
- GX-75 without extra pressure plate in cassette compartment (against cassette vibrations)
- GX-75 MKII with pressure plate in the cassette compartment
- Play speed can be switched to 50% by pressing and holding the play button. Advantage: exact cutting of e.g. radio speakers by A-B marking, the offset of erasing, recording and playback head is automatically taken into account!