AIWA - Excelia XK-009 Cassette recorder-player

AIWA Excelia XK-009 – Reference 3-Head Cassette Deck – Fully Serviced – Made in Japan
A remarkable AIWA Excelia XK-009, one of the most sophisticated cassette decks ever produced by AIWA during the golden age of Japanese high-fidelity engineering.
Introduced in the late 1980s as part of the prestigious Excelia series, the XK-009 was designed to compete directly with the finest casseXK-009tte decks of its era. Combining advanced recording technology with exceptional mechanical precision, it quickly became known among audiophiles for its outstanding sound quality, reliability, and elegant industrial design.
This deck features a true three-head configuration, dual-capstan tape transport, Dolby B and C noise reduction, DBX noise reduction, HX-Pro headroom extension, and real-time tape monitoring. Its robust construction and carefully engineered transport mechanism reflect the uncompromising design philosophy that made the Excelia series highly respected among collectors and enthusiasts.
This particular example has been professionally serviced and tested.
Service work performed:
New drive belt installed
New pinch rollers installed
Mechanism cleaned and adjusted
Fully tested and confirmed working correctly
The deck is fully functional in playback, recording, fast forward, rewind, and all transport operations.
Technical Specifications:
3-head cassette deck
Dual capstan closed-loop transport
Dolby B
Dolby C
DBX noise reduction
HX-Pro
Real-time off-tape monitoring
Support for Normal, Chrome and Metal tapes
Frequency response up to 22 kHz (Metal tape)
Wow and flutter: 0.018%
Dimensions:
Width: 46.9 cm
Height: 13.6 cm
Depth: 43.3 cm
Weight:
Approximately 10.2 kg
Cosmetic condition:
The unit remains in vintage cosmetic condition with signs of age and use consistent with its age. Please carefully examine all photographs, which form an integral part of the description and accurately show the overall appearance of the deck.
A highly desirable component from AIWA's legendary Excelia range, increasingly difficult to find in fully serviced and operational condition.
The unit will be carefully packed using professional protective materials and shipped with tracking and insurance.
The item offered is original, vintage, and pre-owned, and is described accurately and in good faith.
Before listing, the item is carefully cleaned, tested, and documented with detailed photographs and, where applicable, a video showing its actual condition and functionality. All functions mentioned in the description are tested and verified and are tested again before shipment as a final quality check.
Photographs and any accompanying video form an integral part of the description and accurately represent the condition of the item at the time of listing.
As this is a vintage item, minor signs of age and normal wear are to be expected and are consistent with its age. Any structural damage, missing parts, or non-functioning features are clearly disclosed in the description and/or visible in the images. Colours may vary slightly due to lighting conditions and screen settings.
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By placing a bid, the buyer confirms that they have carefully read the description and reviewed all images.
This is a vintage electronic mechanical item. Due to its age and original components, slight variations in performance, accuracy, or behaviour may occur over time, even if fully functional at the time of testing. All stated functions have been tested and verified at the time of listing and again before shipment.