Akai GX-M10 Stereo Cassette Deck with Dolby-System Black Edition Japan 1979

A rare piece from 1979. Akai model GX-M10 Stereo Cassette Deck - Black Edition. Equipped with Dolby-System B filters. Matte black front panel and characteristic horizontal lighting VU meters. Solid back lighten tape hood with GX head. Four-band tape type selector. Headphone out. Output level control. IPSS Rec Mute System. Cleaned and completely restored item with brand new belts. All original parts, fully functional.

Specifications
Manufacturer: Akai Electric Co., Ltd.; Tokyo
Model: GX-M10
Serial No: 50444-27753
Type: Cassette Tape Deck
Years of manufacture: 1979 - 1981
Made in: Japan
Color: Black
Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck
Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo
Tape Speed: 4.76 cm/s
Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase
Motor: electronically speed controlled DC
Tape Type: LN / LH / CrO2 / Metal
Noise Reduction: B
Frequency Response: 30Hz to 19kHz  (Metal tape)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 71dB  (Dolby B)
Wow and Flutter: 0.04%
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.6%
Input: 70mV (line), 0.3mV (mic)
Output: 0.41V (line)
Shape: Book-shelf unit
Dimensions: 440 x 143 x 250 mm
Weight: 6 kg

Tags: Akai, GXM10, Tape Deck, Cassette Deck, Dolby, Black, Japan, Vintage