AKAI 4400D 1973 - 197✅Serviced 💥Warranty Rare Vintage Tape Recorder + 2 Reels

🔷 AKAI 4400D is a rare Japanese reel-to-reel tape recorder from one of Akai’s strongest mid-1970s periods. This is no basic domestic open-reel machine, but a proper 3-head deck with the company’s one-micron gap playback head, post-tape monitoring, and the kind of practical feature set that still makes these models attractive to collectors and tape enthusiasts today. Open references place the model in 1973–1975, made in Japan.

🎙️ Time that still sounds alive
What makes the 4400D especially appealing is the balance between straightforward mechanics and genuinely useful functions. Available references confirm a 4-track, 2-channel stereo/monaural system, 3 heads, support for 7-inch / 18 cm reels, speeds of 3¾ and 7½ ips, and frequency response reaching 23 kHz according to HiFi Engine, while hifi-wiki gives the European-style spec of 30 Hz – 22 kHz ±3 dB at 19 cm/s. Both sources agree on the important point: this is a serious home reel-to-reel deck with real bandwidth and a proper 3-head layout.

👤 If you are reading this — you already understand
You are not looking for decorative vintage.
You are looking for a working tape machine with real character. The 4400D has exactly what makes this Akai period so desirable: large front panel, live VU meters, separate record/playback architecture, post-tape control, Multiplay, and Duoplay. This is not just a collector’s piece — it is a genuinely usable analog machine.

🎧 What you get beyond the sound
A Japanese mid-1970s 3-head reel-to-reel deck
One-micron gap playback head
Multiplay
Duoplay
Post-tape control
Automatic limit stop / auto stop
Horizontal or vertical operation
And one practical advantage on this exact unit: the price NOT includes the reels shown in the photos, while the rear panel photos show multi-voltage AC 100–240V / 50–60Hz execution and line-level connectivity. The first seven points are supported by reference sources; the last two come from your photos and listing notes.

🧠 Why this model matters
The AKAI 4400D belongs to a very successful family of home 7-inch decks where the company already offered a near-serious enthusiast feature set without turning the machine into something overly complex. Open data for the model lists 1 motor, 3 heads, 4 tracks, 9.5 / 19 cm/s speeds, >50 dB signal-to-noise ratio, 100 kHz bias frequency, rewind time around 180 seconds for 350 m tape, and mic / line / DIN inputs with line / DIN / headphone outputs. For collectors, that is an attractive combination of period styling, practical usability, and recognizable Akai design.

📦 Dimensions & technical information
Model: AKAI 4400D
Type: 3-head reel-to-reel tape deck
Production: Japan
Years: 1973–1975
Maximum reel diameter: 18 cm
Drive: 1 motor
Heads: 3
Track system: 4-track
Tape speeds: 9.5 / 19 cm/s
Frequency response:
— 30 Hz – 15 kHz ±3 dB at 9.5 cm/s
— 30 Hz – 22 kHz ±3 dB at 19 cm/s
Wow & flutter:
— 0.2% at 9.5 cm/s
— 0.15% at 19 cm/s
Signal-to-noise ratio: >50 dB
Distortion: <2%
Erase attenuation: <70 dB
Bias frequency: 100 kHz
Equalization: NARTB
Special features: Multiplay, Duoplay, Post-tape control, Automatic limit stop, horizontal/vertical operation
Dimensions: 400 × 355 × 140 mm
Weight: 12.5 kg

✨ Condition
Imported from Germany.
Working condition.
Mechanical preventive service has been carried out.
The price NOT includes the reels shown in the photos.
There is a scratch on the front panel, clearly shown in the photos, and it is best to state this openly in the listing. Apart from that, the machine presents very well overall, with attractive front cosmetics, clean wood cabinet, nice top view, working VU meters, and honest vintage appearance. The photos also show rear Line In / Line Out / DIN connectivity and multi-voltage power execution.

📝 Product Description
Please see the pictures of the products for more details about the condition of the products.
Fully tested. In working condition. Please inspect all images for condition reference.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
⚡ Please check and take into account the specifics of your local electrical network. If necessary, purchase a voltage adapter (not supplied).
❗ Cassettes, Reels, Vinyl records shown in the photos are for demonstration purposes only and are not included in the sale.

🔒 Warranty
All buyers are granted a 30-day Global ORT warranty on product functionality.
Before sending, you receive a control test video to check the functionality, cosmetic condition, and the quality of the packaging.
Should any issues arise, you can contact us for post-warranty support and repair services.
For an additional fee, you can opt for an extended warranty of 6 or 12 months.
Please reach out to discuss details and pricing.

📦 Shipping
The item will usually be shipped within 2–3 business days after your full payment has been received.
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The items are shipped from the USA, Poland and Ukraine.
Standard shipping: approximately 10 working days.
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Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.
For US buyers: Starting from August 29, 2025, all incoming parcels to the US will be subject to taxes, duties, and fees.
All customs charges for US shipments will be covered by GLOBAL ORT.
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