Akai 1720L Reel to Reel Tape Recorder

Akai 1720L Stereo reel-to-reel player in lovely condition. Nice and clean, very few signs of age. Comes fully serviced with all new belts, speeds checked, and the fidelity of the heads is first-class.
 
We offer a 30-day no-quibble guarantee; if it goes wrong, we will fix it at our expense. A rare opportunity to get a fantastic machine. It will interface via standard phono connectors to modern hi-fi systems.
 
This is the ¼ track version at 7.5 or 3.75 ips, which will play the most common type of stereo tapes.
Plays and records in 2 tracks (L and R stereo) in both directions (ie 4 tracks)
 
Supplied with mains lead.
Some light age-related scuffs on the outer casing. (see photos)
Grade A.
 
Specifications
Track system: 4-track, 2-channel, stereo/monaural system
Tape speeds: 1 7⁄8  3 3⁄4  7 1⁄2 ips
Wow and flutter: 0.18% (7 1⁄2 ips)
Frequency response: 40Hz to 15kHz (7 1⁄2 ips)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 50dB
Total harmonic distortion: 3%
Output power: 8 watts
Semiconductors: 14 x silicon transistors
Dimensions: 355 x 360 x 240mm
Input/output at standard phono level: Yes
This model has built-in speaker amplifier: Yes
This model has built-in speakers: Yes
This model has standard headphone socket: Yes
Tape format: 4 track stereo (2 tracks in both directions)
Serviced: Yes