The Akai CS-705D is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B noise reduction, it was introduced by Akai in 1977 and discontinued a year later. The main features of the Akai CS-705D are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection with support for normal and chrome tapes, belt driven single-capstan transport. Typical front loading 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. Level meters used on the CS-705D are analog needle VU reading meters with peak indicator for easy adjustment of optimum recording level. Mechanical transport controls for reliable CS-705D transport function selection. The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the CS-705D by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies. Unit as seen on pictures in top notch condition and works perfect. Wood case is excellent condition without a single scratch. All pictures are original of this lot and part of description so what you see is what you get ! SPECS: Type: 2-head, single compact cassette deck Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo Tape Speed: 4.75 cm/s Heads: 1 x record/playback, 1 x erase Motor: electronically speed controlled DC Tape Type: type I, CrO2, FeCr Noise Reduction: B Frequency Response: 35Hz to 16kHz (FeCr tape) Signal to Noise Ratio: 61dB (dolby B) Wow and Flutter: 0.08% Total Harmonic Distortion: 1.5% Input: 70mV (line), 0.3mV (mic) Output: 0.41V (line) Semiconductors: 24 x transistors, 25 x diodes, 2 x IC Dimensions: 440 x 165 x 300mm Weight: 6.8kg