If you want perfect analog sound from lifetime glass heads AND cool vintage looks, you want this Akai! It's got all new belts Contacts cleaned Heads cleaned It records and sounds absolutely crystal clear. The most perfect cassette recording in the world today is attained with the GXC-36D. Cassette recordings that rival reel to reel performance - that's what Akai's new GXC-36D delivers. Made possible with Akai's exclusive GX (glass and crystal) head. There's even an over level suppressor switch to limit high recording level distortion. Other impressive features include a tape selector switch, tape run lamp, pause control, direct function change control and a 3 digit counter. Specifications Type: single compact cassette deck Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo Tape Speed: 4.76 cm/s Motor: induction type Frequency Response: 40Hz to 17kHz (Cr02 tape) Signal to Noise Ratio: 48dB Wow and Flutter: 0.12% Total Harmonic Distortion: 2% Dimensions: 16.1 x 4.6 x 8.8 inches Weight: 12lbs Carefully shipped