Akai HX-R40 Stereo Cassette Deck

The Akai HX-R40 is a stereo cassette deck, it was introduced by Akai in 1986.

The main features of the Akai HX-R40 are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection with support for normal and chrome tapes, belt driven single-capstan 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 HX-R40 are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the HX-R40 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

For undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied. Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.