AKAI HX-3 Cassette Deck

Great looking and sounding cassette deck 80ties. We also got a matchint amplifier that can go with this unit!

The below service was carried out to have it performing back at original spec:

• Replacement of Capstan Belt
• Replacement of Pinch Roller
• Cleaing of heads and capstan
• Demagnetisation of heads and capstan
• Lubrication of moving parts
• Speed calibration
• Full function check

Below is a test recording made with the HX-3 and played back by it:

Specifications

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: type I, CrO2, Metal

Noise Reduction: B, C

Frequency Response: 20Hz to 18kHz  (Metal tape)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 71dB  (dolby C)

Wow and Flutter: 0.05%

Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.7%

Input: 70mV (line), 0.25mV (mic)

Output: 0.41V (line)

Dimensions: 440 x 103 x 280mm

Weight: 4kg