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The Akai S2800 is a digital 16-bit stereo sampler from the 90s and is often regarded as an affordable version of the famous Akai S3000. It is beloved for its classic sound, reliability and modular expandability.  Below you will find an overview:

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Key specifications

Sampling resolution: 16-bit / 44.1 kHz stereo

Polyphony: 32 voices

RAM: standard 2 MB, expandable to 32 MB

Storage media: 3.5" floppy drive (SCSI compatible for external drives)

Display: 40x2 LCD (monochrome)

File type: .SND (proprietary format)

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Connections

MIDI: In / Out / Thru

SCSI: For external hard drives, ZIP drives, CD-ROM

Audio I/O:

2x main audio outputs (L/R)

8 individual outputs (optional with I/O board)

2 audio inputs (mono/stereo sampling)

Footswitch input

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Features

Multimode sampling: Sample via  input, internal resample, or trigger via MIDI.

Very extensive sample editing: Looping, trimming, pitch shifting, filtering.

Filters: Digital resonance-free low-pass filters.

Programs & keygroups: Assign multiple samples via the keyboard or MIDI.

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Comparison with S3000/S3200

The S2800 is in fact a slimmed-down S3000, with fewer standard outputs and without optical digital I/O.

Expandable with the same accessories: SCSI cards, expansion RAM, extra outputs, EB16 effect board.

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Known use

The Akai S-series was widely used by producers in hip-hop, jungle, techno and film music:

Think of producers like DJ Shadow, The Prodigy, Aphex Twin, and countless others in the '90s.

It is known for its "punchy" sound and robust  MIDI timing.

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Modern Use

Although outdated compared to software samplers, the S2800 remains popular with:

Vintage gear enthusiasts

Live performers who want to use hardware

Producers who want that specific Akai sound

Many users replace the internal floppy with a Gotek USB emulator or connect an external SCSI solution.



Good - Number of items: 1 - Including: Audio component - Original user manual

Akai - S2800 Audio component

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Marantz

Technics

Akai

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Speaker set

Hi-fi set

CD player

Solid state stereo receiver

Stereo set

Solid state multi-channel receiver

Record player

Solid state integrated amplifier

Audio-cassette deck

Cassette recorder-player

Turntable

Tube radio

Radio

Speaker

Subwoofer speaker set

Tuner

Audio component

Headphone

Solid state amplifier

Reel to reel audio

Cartridge and/or needles

Audio amplifier

Active Speaker set

Reel to reel deck 18 cm

Minidisc deck

Country of origin

United States

Netherlands

Europe

Material

Plastic

Wood

Metal

Iron

Cast iron

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Various conditions

Mint (M)

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Good condition - used with small signs of ageing

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Fair / Poor

As new - unused

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Near mint

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Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Extras

No extra's

Power cord

Remote control

+ Extra item (see description)

Original user manual

Refurbished

Power Adapter

Power supply

Case

No cables

Brochures

Microphone Shock Mount

+extra item (see description)

In original box

Period

2010-2020

2000-2010

2024

1940-1950

Signature

Not signed

Tested and working

Tested and working/playable

Not tested

Record Label

Unknown

Various labels

Music memorabilia type

Box Set

1900-2000

After 2000

1400-1900

Before 1400

Creator

Various Artists/Bands in 1970's

Japan & Related

Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Various Original Soundtracks

Afro Celotto

Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Livio Castiglioni

Achille Castiglioni

Dieter Rams

Good - Number of items: 1 - Including: Headphone - No extra's

David Clark - H10-13X Headphone

Very good - Number of items: 1 - Including: Power cord

Dual - C806 – Seltene japanische Fertigung, Fe/Cr/Metal, Dolby NR Audio-cassette deck

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