View Full Version : Need help on Akia reel to reel


Dean P
01-02-2006, 10:35 PM
A simple what is it, this was give to me as a model number# 42-NB40032-23 BUT I think it is a serial number can anyone help? It is heavy 50 pounds plus, grey face in color. left handles on each side. 10 inch reels with hubs. No other info, other then price & it works.

Vintage TX
01-02-2006, 11:19 PM
Are you sure about the Akai brand, sounds like a Tascam 42 NB.
All metal casing with 2 large VU meters on the bottom and digital counter ?
:scratch2:

Vintage TX
01-02-2006, 11:21 PM
Does it look like this ?
Picture (http://www.angelfire.com/electronic2/vintagetx/TE-132.jpg)

Dean P
01-03-2006, 12:12 PM
Does it look like this ?
Picture (http://www.angelfire.com/electronic2/vintagetx/TE-132.jpg)

Your right, that's what happens when you go by memory. What are those things worth?

Vintage TX
01-03-2006, 05:10 PM
Glad I guessed right.
About prices it depends what condition the deck is in, you can check the last 90 days completed auctions on E-Pay.
It was made 1982-83 and most need some new parts and a good tune-up to work properly again.
I have several of these machines, very nice sound and great 2-track master recorder. :yes: