Akai GX-52 specifications

Category : Cassette decks

Brand : Akai

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• manufacturer: Akai
• model: GX-52
• type: cassette Tape Deck
• year of construction: 1988 - 1990
• Made in: Belgium
• color: silver, Black
• remote control:
• dimensions: 425 x 112 x 352 mm (WxHxD)
• weight: 5.4 kg
• factory price approx.: 899 DM

• number of inputs: 1
  • LINE: 70 mV / 47 K-ohms
  • CD/DAT DIRECT IN: -
• number of outputs: 2
  • LINE: 388 mV / 2,0 kOhm
  • headphone: 1.3 mV (8 Ohm )

• LINE: 70 mV / 47 K-ohms
• CD/DAT DIRECT IN: -

• LINE: 388 mV / 2,0 kOhm
• headphone: 1.3 mV (8 Ohm )

• heads: 2
• motor:
  • direct drive-FG servo motor for capstan drive x 1
  • DC motor for reel drive x 1
  • DC motor for Cam and cassette tray operation x 1
• flutter: 0.05% of (JIS), with 0.09% (DIN)
• band types: Normal, CrO₂ and metal
• frequency response:
  • Normal: 25Hz - 17000 Hz ±3dB
  • CrO₂: 25 Hz - 18000 Hz ±3dB
  • metal: 25Hz - 20,000 Hz ±3dB
• total harmonic distortion: <0,9% (metal)
• signal-to-noise ratio:
  • 59dB (on tape with absorption peak level measured)
  • Dolby NR Type B power on: improved by 5dB at 1kHz, 10 dB above 5 kHz
  • Dolby NR Type C power on: improved to 15dB at 500Hz, 20dB at 1kHz to 10kHz
• Auto-Reverse: no
• title search: IPL-function
• Dolby: B, C
• MPX-Filter : Yes
• BIAS (bias): -20 - +20dB
• Fader: no
• Pitch-control: no
• CD Synchro recording: no
• Auto Mute: 4sec

• direct drive-FG servo motor for capstan drive x 1
• DC motor for reel drive x 1
• DC motor for Cam and cassette tray operation x 1

• Normal: 25Hz - 17000 Hz ±3dB
• CrO₂: 25 Hz - 18000 Hz ±3dB
• metal: 25Hz - 20,000 Hz ±3dB

• 59dB (on tape with absorption peak level measured)
• Dolby NR Type B power on: improved by 5dB at 1kHz, 10 dB above 5 kHz
• Dolby NR Type C power on: improved to 15dB at 500Hz, 20dB at 1kHz to 10kHz

• Other models from the same series:
• amplifier:
• Akai AM-32
• Akai AM-52
• Akai AM-73
• Akai AM-93
• Akai AM-M 659
• Akai AM-M 739
• Akai AM-M 939

• Tuner:
• Akai AT-52
• Akai AT-93
• Akai AT-M 659
• Akai AT-M 739

• CD Player:
• Akai CD-32
• Akai CD-52
• Akai CD-62
• Akai CD-73
• Akai CD-93
• Akai CD-M 839
• Akai CD-M 939
• Akai CD-M 959

• DAT-Recorder:
• Akai AD-M 939

• Tape Deck:
• Akai GX-6
• Akai GX-32
• Akai GX-52
• Akai GX-75
• Akai GX-95
• Akai GX-M 759 W
• Akai GX-M 959 W
• Akai HX-R 435 W

• Equalizer
• Akai EA-M 719

• image: Akai GX-52

• extract from the prospectus: Akai AM-52, AT-52, CD-52, GX-52

• Stereo 10/1987: class, Recommendation as "Very good" (2/3 stars)
• Hifi Vision 10/1987: overall assessment of "Very good"

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