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Old 16th Jun 2018, 3:26 pm   #24
Ted Kendall
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Default Re: Akai 4000D tension issue?

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Originally Posted by dave walsh View Post
The main advantage was availabilty with all the features described and affordability [I think £120?]
I bought my 4000DS from Lasky's for £65 brand spanking, including VAT. Unkind as I sometimes am about various of its flaws and foibles, I have to admit it was stonking value at the time and served me well for a couple of years - the next step in quality was to a Sony TC-377, a better machine to be sure, but that step cost £150. Mind you, this was around 1974-76, with the effects of rampant inflation and 25% VAT to deal with. Revoxes changed hands for around £300-£350 at the time.
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