robin watson
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Assuming the machine I've just picked up is factory set, what's a suitable tape to use?
There was definately a GX370D, it predated most of the 200 series (including my GX265D and your GX270D) by a few years.cjacek said:Btw, are you sure it's a 370D and not 270D ? I doubt a 370D existed ..
Just like arjoll (Andrew) said, you'll do very well with Maxell UD 35-90 or Quantegy 407. Btw, are you sure it's a 370D and not 270D ? I doubt a 370D existed ..
This is a good buy:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=618&item=4727062037&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
or this .....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=67808&item=5772727428&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
Also, check the model number of your Akai. I have a superb reproduction service manual for the 270D and I got it from a seller called "techman777" on eBay. They're currently moving their operations but will continue shortly with selling of the manuals. Check them out.
Daniel
[/QUOTE]Hi all i inherited this machine some Years ago with about 50 or so tape's but i was short on space so it just stayed packed. I have no manual and the interconnect lead is confusing with the colours and direction etc. The leads are from Cord Company "Chrysalis" , U.K and marked as follows red and black with arrows in the direction of the AkAI, Yellow and blue arrows going in the Pre Amp direction - other end is 5 Pin Din which is the easy bit. I have tried changing them around but no joy. There will be other things to sort out like cleaning the heads etc which could be why changing the leads does not help any. Feel I need to get the basics right and move along the right path. Please remember I know nothing about open reel tape recorders.
Thanks
Paul