Akai GX-W45 Stereo Double Cassette Deck

This Akai GX-W45 is a auto-reverse stereo double cassette deck with Dolby B/C and HX-Pro noise reduction, it was first sold by Akai in 1992 and discontinued a year later.

The main features of the Akai GX-W45 double cassette deck are: 2 heads, digital tape counter with 4 digits, automatic tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes.

Typical front loading double cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on both sides of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.

Level meters used on the Akai GX-W45 double cassette deck are generic digital peak reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the Akai GX-W45 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

Dolby C-type used in the Akai GX-W45 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type. The Dolby HX PRO system provides precise bias control during recording to reduce distortion and improve linearity in the high-frequency range, the result is recorded sound that is highly faithful to the original.

For undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied. Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable. All main transport commands can be issued remotely with a wireless remote control.