AKAI A&D GX-Z9000 3-Head Cassette Deck Serviced and maintained Works well
Description
Used ; Tested and confirmed to be in working order. While there are some minor scratches due to age, it is generally in good condition.
*Please check the images for details.
[Maintenance Details]
・Mechanical overhaul
・Replacement of capstan belt with a new one
・Replacement of cam belt with a new one
・Replacement of cam motor with a new one
・Replacement of idler rubber with a new one
・Replacement of left and right pinch rollers with new ones
・Cleaning of tape selector contacts
・Adjustment of all levels, azimuth, and bias
[Other]
・We thoroughly clean everything from the panel, lid cover, and all knobs to the power cord and exterior screws.
・We perform all basic maintenance tasks, including cleaning of contacts, cleaning of all variable resistors (VRs), and head demagnetization.
Key Features
3-Head Configuration
Independent recording, playback, and erase heads
Direct monitoring from the tape during recording
LC-OFC-wound Super GX Head
Features AKAI’s proprietary GX head
Excellent high-frequency response and wear resistance
Closed-Loop Dual Capstan
Ensures stable tape transport
Quartz-Locked DD Capstan
High-precision tape speed control
Dolby B/C NR + dbx NR
Dynamic range of 110 dB, especially when using dbx
Manual Bias Adjustment
Recording bias adjustable within a range of ±20%
17-Segment Peak Meter
Displays -40 to +12 dB; supports peak hold
Auto Tape Selector
Automatically detects Normal, Chrome, and Metal tapes
IPLS automatic seek, intro scan, and auto-mute
Equipped with gold-plated terminals and a headphone output.
Main Specifications
Item GX-Z9000
Type 3-head stereo cassette deck
Heads LC-OFC Super GX recording/playback heads + erase head
Capstan Quartz PLL DD
Wobble/Flutter 0.025% WRMS
Frequency Response Metal: 20 Hz–21 kHz ±3 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 59 dB (Metal)
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.5% (Metal)
Noise Reduction Dolby B/C, dbx
Power Supply AC 100 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 20 W
Dimensions 475 × 112 × 353 mm
Weight Approx. 7.3 kg
(Caution) The voltage of this electrical appliance is 100V and is designed for Japan. If this product is to be used in countries outside Japan with voltages higher than 100V, such as 120V, 200V-240V, etc., a transformer must be used to adjust the voltage to the voltage of each country. Without a transformer, this product will surely break down and cause fire or accident.We are not responsible for any damage to this product caused by use without the correct transformer. Buyers are requested to provide their own transformer.