AKAI HX-A451W Double Cassette Deck from 1986. Highly sought after in the audiophile community this high-end cassette deck still attracts many audio lovers to the date. This Double cassette is equipped with the features of 12 songs and 15 programs with continuous operation functions, and you can specify the order of up to 15 programs with one-touch operation with 12 keys on the front panel. It also plays a random program editing function by direct input method. With this function, you can dub from the I deck to the II deck with one touch by simply pressing the order of songs you want to dub. You can also select 2 types of editing speed, low speed and double speed. Also features with microphone mixing function with volume. To improve the accuracy of the tape travel system, it is equipped with a newly developed high-torque motor. In addition, AKAI's unique mustard rub mechanism, which drives the capstan of the I/II deck with a common motor, reduces the tape speed difference between decks to approximately 1/10. As a noise reduction system, Dolby C is installed in addition to the conventional Dolby B. Uses an HD head. Equipped with an IPLS (Automatic Head-Out) mechanism that allows a one-touch head-out of a single song before and after. It is equipped with an intro-scan that plays the head of the song for about 10 seconds one after another. Also with a blank ticket function, it fast-forwards when a blank of approximately 15 seconds or longer is detected during playback. It has an autoplay function that plays from the head of the tape after rewinding. Deck II is equipped with an auto-mute function that allows you to create a space between songs of approximately 4 seconds. It is normal due to age to undergo service maintenance of replacing belts and capstan roller to prolong the serviceability of the cassette deck, which we always recommend through a certified technician. Build-to-Last Japanese Technology. See pictures to form your own opinion of the cosmetic condition as pictures are part of the description. We will ship worldwide insured with track & trace service with Catawiki smart shipping. Weight is approximate including packaging. PS: Visit SPACETIME ENGINEERING to see it in action.