Akai - AA8500 Solid state stereo receiver

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Akai AA8500 receiver, manufactured in 1971, in excellent physical condition and tested and working, includes power cord, weighing 16 kg, dimensions 488 × 184 × 400 mm (W × H × D).

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Description from the seller

A unique top-of-the-line Akai receiver. Fully restored! All parts that had aged have been replaced with new quality components (e.g., capacitors and transistors). The unit has been aligned to factory specifications and is ready for many years of listening pleasure. The exterior has also been thoroughly cleaned and fitted with new lighting.

The unit sounds as good as ever and certainly does not fall short of modern audio. The phono amplifier also sounds very good.

For the Akai enthusiast, this is a unique opportunity that does not come along very often.

Specifications:

Tuning range: FM, MW
Power output: 65 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 20Hz to 50kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.05%
Input sensitivity: 3mV (MM), 200mV (DIN), 150mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio: 70dB (MM), 80dB (line)
Channel separation: 60dB (MM), 60dB (line)
Output: 150mV (line), 25mV (DIN)
Semiconductors: 65 x transistors, 1 x FET, 2 x IC, 29 x diodes, 1 x VC diode, 1 x tuner diode, 4 x thermistors
Dimensions: 487 x 165 x 346mm

A unique top-of-the-line Akai receiver. Fully restored! All parts that had aged have been replaced with new quality components (e.g., capacitors and transistors). The unit has been aligned to factory specifications and is ready for many years of listening pleasure. The exterior has also been thoroughly cleaned and fitted with new lighting.

The unit sounds as good as ever and certainly does not fall short of modern audio. The phono amplifier also sounds very good.

For the Akai enthusiast, this is a unique opportunity that does not come along very often.

Specifications:

Tuning range: FM, MW
Power output: 65 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 20Hz to 50kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.05%
Input sensitivity: 3mV (MM), 200mV (DIN), 150mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio: 70dB (MM), 80dB (line)
Channel separation: 60dB (MM), 60dB (line)
Output: 150mV (line), 25mV (DIN)
Semiconductors: 65 x transistors, 1 x FET, 2 x IC, 29 x diodes, 1 x VC diode, 1 x tuner diode, 4 x thermistors
Dimensions: 487 x 165 x 346mm

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Akai
Model
AA8500
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Excellent
Number of objects
1
Includes
Power cord
Year of manufacturing
1971
Weight
16 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Height
184 mm
Width
488 mm
Depth
400 mm
The NetherlandsVerified
47
Objects sold
Private

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