![]() ![]() The cassette well door is motorized and can be operated by wireless remote, as per most playback functions. On the outside, the styling is plain classy restraint and functional to boot. With such construction method, the 2U box becomes super stiff, whilst achieving isolation for each circuitry. The bottom left bunker contains power regulator board for audio only circuitry which is located in the bottom right bunker. The top right bunker contains all the operations and logic circuitry. The top left bunker contains the power supply transformer & power supply board behind the cassette mechanism. Each bunker or compartment houses different sections of circuitry for best possible isolation. It feature 4 bunkers inside the 2U all metal box, yep just built like the Yamato class battleship. Let's look at the build quality, it's as luxurious as cassette decks comes, with that brutish, big and bold body in all satin black aluminum facia and side wood cheeks. Then in 1991, Akai gave it a MKII facelift, with a slight improvement to specifications. The original GX-95, a 3 head, 3 motor, dual capstan closed loop designed with real time recording monitor function as most top dog models do, was developed by Akai to be a Nakamichi killer in 1988, so to speak, and Akai made it the best they could muster, in every way possible. As part of the Akai Reference Master series components, the line up also includes a matching CD player, tuner & integrated amp. In my exploration, I came across this Akai GX-95 MKII model, which was made between 1991-1993 and available only in Japan, Europe and US markets. And if you've been reading this blog, you'll notice my craze for cassette decks lately! My hifi appetite can be insatiable! There is always an aspiration for top tier stuff if I am ever serious about something. All main transport commands can be issued remotely with a wireless remote control.Akai GX-95 MKII cassette deck, it's big, bold, yet luxurious Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable. The switchable MPX filter of the GX-95mkII filters out the pilot signal, and assuring proper Dolby processing of FM stereo programs.įor undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied. The 19kHz multiplex pilot slgnal present in FM stereo broadcasts can cause false triggering of the noise reduction system. The Dolby HX PRO system provides precise bias control during recording to reduce distortion and improve linearity in the high-frequency range, the result is recorded sound that is highly faithful to the original. To ensure the best response from the wide variety of tapes available adjustment of, bias and sensitivity, to optimum levels can be performed prior to recording.ĭolby C-type used in the GX-95mkII provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type. Full-logic transport controls used on the GX-95mkII let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection. Level meters used on the GX-95mkII are generic digital peak reading meters with multi-color indication to provide visual saturation level of tape and peak hold for easy adjustment of optimum recording level. Additionally the compartement can be accessed easly for head cleaning by removing the well-cover. Tape loading/unloading is operated motorized and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well. Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the left side of the deck. The main features of the Akai GX-95mkII are: 3 discrete heads and off-tape monitoring, digital linear tape counter with 4 digits and memory stop, automatic tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes, dual capstan transport. ![]() This Akai GX-95mkII is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B/C and HX-Pro noise reduction, it was first sold by Akai in 1991 with a recommended retail price of USD $799 and discontinued 2 years later in 1993. ![]()
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