Akai HX-26W Stereo Double Cassette Deck

This Akai HX-26W is a stereo double cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Akai in 1990 and discontinued a year later.

The features of the HX-26W include, tape type selection and capable of handling normal and chrome tapes.

Typical front loading double cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the left side 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.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the Akai HX-26W by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies.

Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.