Akai GX-260D - Reel to Reel Deck 18 CM The Akai GX-260D is a highly regarded vintage stereo reel-to-reel tape recorder from the golden age of analog audio. Manufactured in Japan during the 1970s, this solid-state tape deck combines exceptional build quality with Akai's legendary GX (Glass & Crystal Ferrite) head technology, delivering outstanding durability, precise tape handling, and excellent sound reproduction. Metal reels are only for display. To deliver this product properly, it is carefully packed in very strong boxes, thereby wrapped in bubble wrap with lots of padding. We mainly use plastic to fill up the package, if wished differently please contact us. The package is shipped insured to protect both the buyer and seller. For further packing wishes please message after purchase. Photos serve as additional description of product condition / condition of display & LEDs. Please review them carefully before purchase. Orders to islands, or special destinations have a higher shipping cost, for example; Canary Islands