Akai GXC-310D Stereo Cassette Deck

This Akai GXC-310D is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Akai in 1975 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $375.

The main features of the Akai GXC-310D cassette deck are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and ferro-chrome tapes.

Typical of this deck is the 70's top loading layout with the cassette compartiment located on the center 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 GXC-310D cassette deck are analog needle VU reading meters.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the Akai GXC-310D by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies.

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 cable and recording from a source by a cable.

• GX Heads
• Double Capstan