AKAI DX-49 Rare Vintage Cassette Deck Serviced Warranty Tested Dolby B/C Serviced

Condition: Used. Working condition is based on the source description; cosmetic condition, included accessories, and signs of use are shown in the photos.

Technical Info:
Model: AKAI DX-49
Device type: Cassette Deck
Origin of this unit: Japan
Heads: 2
Motors: 2
Tape types: Type I, CrO2 II, Metal IV
Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz
Noise reduction: Dolby B, Dolby C

Included accessory: remote control is not included

This vintage cassette deck was checked for playback and recording before listing. Auto calibration is working. The unit was cleaned and inspected, with no full preventive service stated beyond that.

🎙️ Time That Still Sounds Alive
AKAI DX-49 brings the everyday ritual of cassette listening back into the room with real buttons, mechanical transport feel, and the unmistakable character of a dedicated vintage tape deck.

👤 If you are reading this, you probably understand
This is for the buyer who wants a true vintage component rather than a modern all-in-one substitute. A cassette deck like this adds both function and atmosphere to a hi-fi system.

🎧 What you get beyond the sound
The DX-49 supports Type I, CrO2 II, and Metal IV tapes, and includes Dolby B/C noise reduction, auto calibration, timer record/playback start, and a headphone output with level control. That makes it practical for daily listening, recording, and building a complete period-correct tape system.

Its straightforward 2-head, 2-motor layout keeps the user experience simple and familiar, while the black full-size component design fits naturally into a classic stereo stack.

This is more than a used vintage device. It was selected, inspected, and photographed honestly so the buyer can understand exactly what is being purchased.

🧠 Collector’s / Model Note
The AKAI DX-49 is a 1993 stereo cassette deck from the later cassette era, built as a practical home hi-fi component. Models from this period focused on convenience features such as auto calibration, Dolby noise reduction, and compatibility with multiple tape types.

📦 Dimensions & Weight:
Size: 425 × 120 × 353 mm
Size in cm: 42.5 × 12 × 35.3 cm
Size in inches: approx. 16.7 × 4.7 × 13.9 in
Weight: 4.8 kg
Weight in pounds: approx. 10.6 lbs

⚙️ Technical Information:
Model: AKAI DX-49
Production / Origin: Japan
Included accessory note: remote-supported model, sold without remote control

Professional Maintenance:
This unit received confirmed pre-sale attention before listing: cleaning, inspection, playback/recording check, and confirmation that auto calibration is working.

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📝 Product Description

The first image is an AI-generated promotional visual and may differ from the actual item.

All subsequent photos are part of the description and show the actual item and its condition.

Demonstration tapes, reels, records, or accessories shown for demonstration purposes are not included unless explicitly stated.

Please check the voltage requirements in your area; Adapter not included.

👉 Warranty and Service

Includes a 30-day global OPT warranty.

You will receive a product and packaging inspection video before shipping.

Repairs, maintenance, and extended warranties are available upon request.

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