AKAI M-8 Legendary Cross Field Taperecorder made in Tokyo-Japan from early 60's (1962).

VERY RARE & Collectible model, cherished & preserved in Perfect working order all-the-way around:
- Play Back/Record, 2Trk/4Trk - 4Trk;
- Wind On/Wind Back(FFW/REW);
- Start/Stop/Pause;
- Power On/Off;
- motor OFF - LOW/HIGH Tape Speed;
- 2 Speed Shift.
- all Controls, Knobs, Switches, Counters & Lights working flawless;
- VU Level Meters = shine & bright;
- MONO/STEREO, 2Trk/4Trk, Speakers/HeadPhones/Line/Mic, IN's & OUT's.
+ extras:
* 2x M8 Microphones;
* 2x Pinch Rollers (4 various speeds inc. 4,5/9/19/38 cm/s);
* 2x cabestan sleeves (Inc.19 & 38 cm/s) ;
* 2x spkr cables;
* 1x DIN cable interconnect;
* 2x Rubber Hubs (+1 extra);
* 1x splicing tape;
* 1x Drive Reel;
++ Original Accessories Leather Bag!!
++ Operator's Manual;
++ Accessories for Tape Recorders - AKAI advertising leaflet Catalogue.
+ The Original Cover Lid.
** all extras, accessories & papers are ORIGINAL & belongs to This Tape Recorder since the day was born!!

The Head-Drums & Tape path are clean & in Perfect working order!
Stereo Tube Amplifier section (2x SE Valve-Tube Amp). & Speakers (2x Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) - elliptical) sounds FAT, Loud & Clean as it should be!
No cracks - No damage - No missing or broken parts!

THIS Pro-Wide-Body Taperecorder with Samurai precision comes with 1x empty driving spool, 1x Original Accessories Leather Bag (Very RARE & special) & the Original Cover Lid.

Due to the size and weight of the item it will be dispatched via courier service.
Pick up in person is also welcome.

Feel free to ask & bid upon This

un4gettable piece of History!!