Akai GX-75 MK II

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Akai
• Model: GX-75 MK II
• Type: Cassette Tape Deck
• Years of manufacture: 1991 - 1993
• Made in: Japan
• Color: Black
• Remote control: RC-G 95
• Power consumption:
• Dimensions: 425 x 154 x 350 mm (WxHxD).
• Weight: 9.2 kg
• Original price approx.: 998 DM

Connections

• Number of inputs: 2

Line (Chinch) sensitivity 70mV input impedance 47kOhm CD/DAT Direct IN (Chinch) Sensitivity 240 mV Input Impedance 47 kOhm

• Number of outputs: 1/ 1
  • Line (Chinch) Nominal output level 388 mV at 150 kOhm
  • Headphone (stereo jack) output power 0-1.3 mW into 8 ohms

Specifications

• Audio heads: 3
• Motors: 3
• Synchronous fluctuations: 0.025 % WRMS / 0.04 % DIN
• Tape types: Type I / Type II / Type IV
• Frequency response:
  • Type I (15- 19,000 Hz +-3dB).

Type II (15- 20.000 Hz +-3dB) Type IV (15- 22,000 Hz +-3dB) Distortion factor: <0.6 % with type IV (metal) cartridge Signal-to-noise ratio: Type IV

• • Dolby OFF: 59 dB
  • Dolby B: improved 5 dB at 1 kHz, 10 dB above 5 kHz
  • Dolby C: improved 15 dB at 500 Hz, 20 dB 1 kHz
• Auto-Reverse: no
• Title search: yes, IPLS
• Dolby: yes, B + C + HX-PRO
• MPX filter: yes
• Fader: no
• Pitch control: no
• CD synchro recording: no

Special Features

• 3 Head, Closed Loop, Double Capstan, Direct Drive
• Glazed GX tape head (lifetime warranty) reduces tape abrasion and hardly wears out
• rear tape control
• Calibration function to adjust BIAS/ Level to tape type

CD/ DAT direct input IPLS title search

• Switchable fluorescent display
• Copper plated base plate
• A-B memory

Notes

• Other models in the same series:
• Akai GX-65 MK II
• Akai GX-75 MK II
• Akai GX-95 MK II

Pictures

• Image: Akai GX-75 II

Reviews

• Stereoplay (04/ 93): Top class II - with two-layer tapes Top class I

• Best mechanics - but mediocre sound, foreign recorded tapes not at all!HW