Akai GX-F60R Quick Reverse Stereo Cassette Deck

This Akai GX-F60R is a auto-reverse stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Akai in 1980 with a list price of USD $570.

The main features of the Akai GX-F60R are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome, ferro-chrome and metal tapes, belt driven auto reverse transport.

Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the left side of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.

Level meters used on the GX-F60R are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the GX-F60R let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the GX-F60R by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies.

Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable. All main transport commands can be issued remotely with a wired remote control.

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