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AKAI 1700 - Reel-to-reel with a tube amp

Written By Hans Stahl on Sunday, Feb 11, 2018 | 09:11 PM

 
An overview of the features of the Akai 1700, and some repairs I did to bring the machine to full working order. (Note: the euro and usd prices are converted for inflation to 2018) Links: Replacing motor run/start capacitor: https://goo.gl/EewuKX Capacitor replacement on a similar machine: https://goo.gl/WMNN5c 2uf capacitor: https://goo.gl/j8kdkL Akai 1700 Data on Hi-Fi engine: https://goo.gl/f284Hn Ebay page on things to look out for on Akai machines: https://goo.gl/tmJnGz A note on 3-in-1 vs a proper machine oil: https://goo.gl/v1ogar