Akai M-8 Mid 60s

Up for sale is a beautiful, fully functional Akai M-8 Cross Field Stereo Tube Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorder from the mid-1960s. This is the highly desirable version featuring the iconic "gold-face" VU meter blocks and built-in vacuum tube preamplifier modules. Musicians and recording engineers frequently seek out the M-8 specifically to use its standalone tube preamps to add incredible analog warmth, saturation, and character to modern studio setups.

Condition & Functionality:

• Fully Tested & Working: This unit powers up flawlessly, and all tape transport functions (Play, Record, Fast Forward, Rewind, and Stop) operate smoothly.

• Audio Performance: The internal tube preamps sound fantastic, running warm and clean with independent volume and tone controls operating correctly across both the Left and Right channels. Both VU meters are responsive and properly lit.

• Complete System Bundle: Unlike stripped-down listings, this unit comes entirely complete. It includes the integrated portable hardshell travel case, the matching set of detachable extension speakers, all necessary original wiring/cables, and the vintage microphones.

What’s Included:

• Akai M-8 Cross Field Reel-to-Reel Tape Deck Enclosure

• Matching Akai Extension Speakers (integrated into case covers)

• Original Akai Microphones

• Complete set of power and speaker connection cables