Jazz: Akai 1710W Videos

djspiner Says:

Dec 5, 2008 - hello therethat tape u are playing dose it have the music on it or are u recourding on to it if u are playing the tape could i have a copy also on reel to reel

VintageTexas59 Says:

Dec 5, 2008 - Yes the tape has the music already recorded.Playing at 7-1/2 speed on the video.

oviwolf Says:

Dec 5, 2008 - NICE recorder! It's nice to see the inside of it!

kjseara Says:

Dec 5, 2008 - choice tunes. just got this thing for $40 ! quite a steal having in mind it's seeming high quality. i just don't know if i need to run the tape directly under the head (rectangular piece that displays the model number ect.) or if i need to thread it through something up under there?? your help would be very appreciated

VintageTexas59 Says:

Dec 5, 2008 - Run the tape directly against the heads, enjoy your Akai.

VintageTexas59 Says:

Dec 5, 2008 - Thanks for your comment.

CassetteMaster Says:

Dec 5, 2008 - Very nice deck, love seeing it operate inside, cool music, too! I have the 1720W, the solid state version. It works good, but sadly the capstan sleeve is gone so I can only run it at 1 7/8 and 3 3/4 IPS.

VintageTexas59 Says:

Dec 5, 2008 - Thank you, made a visit to your page, and many nice decks in your collection

CoolDudeClem Says:

Dec 5, 2008 - Now that's a quality Reel to Reel. I have 2 old Reel to Reels myself, but I would LOVE to have an Akai, eBay, here I come! Nice taste in music too.

VintageTexas59 Says:

Dec 5, 2008 - Thanks, yes this tube model has a great sound.IMO better then Akai M-series.Good luck on your search

vieuxson Says:

Dec 5, 2008 - very nice akai i have two 1712 but they are solid state .nice job of restoration cheers

VintageTexas59 Says:

Dec 5, 2008 - Thanks Vieuxson, 1712 is also a good model