Up for a premium bench project is an exceptionally clean, collector-grade vintage tape setup featuring a Roberts 771X Solid-State quarter-track stereo reel-to-reel deck (Akai M-9 cross-reference)

This is a beautiful, cosmetically pristine survivor —ideal for a vintage audio technician or enthusiast who wants a complete device without the hassle of sourcing missing knobs or clean cosmetics.

What Is Included:

Roberts 771X Solid-State Tape Deck: Exceptional physical condition. Flawless faceplate, complete original aluminum-capped knobs, and sharp black vinyl outer wrapper with no heavy tearing or peeling.

Tested Mechanical & Power Status:

- Main deck powers on, the cooling fan spins up immediately, and both VU meter background lamps illuminate clearly.

- Mechanical tape transport works great—tested and driving properly in both Forward and Rewind modes.

Audio & Testing Status:

- The audio amplification and playback circuits are entirely untested.

- no audio testing or signal validation has been performed.

- The Roberts deck and a pair of Ampex 515 speakers which can be added as a bundle at additional cost to bundle $249.99 Both deck with the speakers. Let me know if interested in speakers before checkout.