| Company | Model | Equipment | Literature | Comments | Price Codes | Stock# | Description |
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| Akai | Repair Hints | Audio I | Service | Lots of repair tips for a large number of Akai products. | | AKIRHINTSA1-SI | Will add Description/Price Code ASAP or on request |
| Akai | Repair Hints | Audio II | Service | Lots of repair tips for a large number of Akai products. | | AKIRHINTSA2-SI | Will add Description/Price Code ASAP or on request |
| Akai | 1970 Product Line | Various | Sales Brochure #1 | Models covered: X-360, X-360D, X-330, X-330D, M-10 (W & L), X-1800SD, 1800L, 1710W, 1710L, X-V, X-200D, X-150D, 4000D, X-2000SD, X-2000S, X-5000W, X-5000L, 4000, CR-80, CR-80D, XEA-15, XFS-12 XSE-13, XCC-11, XTP-14, RC-16, ARC-18, CHC-400, AA-5000, AA-6000, AA-8000, AA-6600, CSS-8, SW-50, SW-65, SW-120A, SW-125, SW-130, SW-150, SW-155, SW-160, SW-180 | | AKI1970PLINE-SB1 | Will add Description/Price Code ASAP or on request |
| Akai | 1970 Product Line | Various | Sales Brochure (PC) #1 | Same as Color Reproduction immediately above, EXCEPT this is a b/w photocopy. | BPC2 | AKI1970PLINE-SBP1 | Photocopy Brochure Description |
| Akai | 1970 Product Line | Amps & Speakers | Sales Brochure #2 | We do this brochure in B/W. Overall quality is Good. See Description column for list of covered models. | G5 | AKI1970PLINE-SB2 | 16 total pages, enlarged from original size of 7in x 8in to better fill standard 8.5in x 11in, card stock covers, neatly assembled with 5 staples and fiber reinforced taped spine. The original is not a high quality color glossy brochure. With the exception of the Akai logo and one word in red, it is all b/w. The unit images are also not high quality but perfectly useable to identify the models. Models covered: AA940, AA930, AA920, AA910DB, AA910, AA8030, AA8080, AA5200, AA5500, AA5800, AS960, AS970, AS980, AS8100S, AT550, AT580, GXC40T, CS35D, GXC36D, GXC40D, CS33D, GXC38D, GXC46D, GXC65D, CT1, CR81T, CR81D, CR80SS, CR80DSS, AP004, AP004X, AP420, 1730SS, GX280DSS, GX400D, GX285D, GX370D, GX260D, GX1900D, 4000DS, 1731W, 1731D, 1721W, SW181, SW181A, SW175, ST Series, SW161, SW161A, SW155, SW135, SW125, SW121, SW121A, SW35, SW30, NDS80, NDS70. We do this brochure in B/W. Overall quality is Good. |
| Akai | 1971 Product Line | Various | Sales Brochure | Models covered: GX-head, 250D, GX-365, GX-365D, X-330, X-330D, M-10 (W & L), X-1800SD, 1800L, 1720W, 1720L, X-V, X-200D, X-165D, 4000D, X-2000SD, X-2000S, X-5000W, X-5000L, 4000, CR-80, CR-80D, CS-50, CS-50D, AA-8500, AA-8000, AA-6600, AA-6300, AA-6000, CSS--8, SW-30, SW-50, SW-65, SW120A, SW-125, SW-130, SW-145, SW-155, SW-170, XEA-15, XFS-12, XSE-13, XCC-11, XTP-14, ARC-18, CHC-400 | BC8 | AKI1971PLINE-SB | Will add Description/Price Code ASAP or on request |
| Akai | 1971 Product Line | Various | Sales Brochure (PC) | Same as Color Reproduction immediately above, EXCEPT this is a b/w photocopy. | BPC8 | AKI1971PLINE-SBP | Photocopy Brochure Description |
| Akai | 1975 General Principles | Various | Service | General Operating Principles and Adjustments for Akai Tape Recorders and Tuner Amplifiers ’75 | G19 | AKI1975BENPRIN-SI | 86 total pages - General Operating Principles and Adjustments for Akai Tape Recorders and Tuner Amplifiers 1975 - double-side printed and constructed page by page exactly like the original, card stock covers, neatly assembled with 5 staples and fiber reinforced taped spine. Overall quality is Very Good to Excellent.
From the General Manual - "Our aim in publishing this General Manual is to explain in further detail the contents of individual Service Manuals published to date for the implementation of a deeper understanding of new model structure and new circuit functions etc. by our Service Station engineers of various new type tape decks (recorders), amplifiers, and tuner/amplifier machines.
The contents of this publication are divided into Section I covering Tape Decks (Recorders), Section II covering FM-AM Tuners, and Section III covering the operating functions of various circuits. For a better general understanding of the basic operating principles, Akai representative models are given as examples for |
| Company | Model | Equipment | Literature | Comments | Price Codes | Stock# | Description |
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| Akai | 202D-SS | Reel to Reel | Service Manual | | G16 | AKI202DSS-SM | 68 total pages including (2) 11in x 17in schematic inserts, constructed as the original, card stock covers, neatly assembled with 5 staples and fiber reinforced taped spine. Overall quality is Very Good to Excellent. |
| Akai | 250D | Reel to Reel | Service Manual | Service Manual and originally separate Parts List Manual we combine into one. | G15 | AKI250D-SM | 64 total pages including Service Manual and originally separate Parts List Manual, constructed as the original including 11in x 17in folded /trimmed pullout pages, card stock covers, neatly assembled with 5 staples and fiber reinforced taped spine. Overall quality is Very Good. |
| Akai | 250D | Reel to Reel | Service | Price List for Parts Manual (Same as regular Parts Manual except with prices). | G7 | AKI250D-PM | 28 total pages, constructed as the original including 11in x 17in folded /trimmed pullout pages, card stock covers, neatly assembled with 5 staples and fiber reinforced taped spine. This is the same as the Parts List manual included with the regular service manual except it also contains original prices. Overall quality: Photo-type illustrations = Fair to Good (Less clear and distinct than we prefer), Balance of manual (all text and line drawings) = Very Good. |
| Akai | 250D | Reel to Reel | Sales Brochure | | BC3 | AKI250D-SB | Will add Description/Price Code ASAP or on request |
| Akai | 250D | Reel to Reel | Sales Brochure (PC) | Same as Color Reproduction immediately above, EXCEPT this is a b/w photocopy. | BPC3 | AKI250D-SBP | Photocopy Brochure Description |
| Akai | 280D-SS | Reel to Reel | User Manual | | CF5 | AKI280DSS-UM | Click for Full Description |
| Akai | 280D-SS | Reel to Reel | Service Manual | | G12 | AKI280DSS-SM | Click for Full Description |
| Akai | 280D-SS | Reel to Reel | Sales Brochure | | | AKI280DSS-SB | Will add Description/Price Code ASAP or on request |
| Akai | 280D-SS | Reel to Reel | Sales Brochure (PC) | Same as Color Reproduction immediately above, EXCEPT this is a b/w photocopy. | | AKI280DSS-SBP | Photocopy Brochure Description |
| Akai | 345 | Reel to Reel | Service Manual | Also 345-D, 345-NC, Roberts 400. According to technician who previously owned our original manual, the Roberts 400 is the same as Akai 345. | | AKI345-SM | Will add Description/Price Code ASAP or on request |
| Akai | 345-D | Reel to Reel | Service | See 345 | | | |
| Akai | 345-NS | Reel to Reel | Service | See 345 | | | |
| Akai | 1700 | Reel to Reel | User Manual | | G7 | AKI1700-UM | Click for Full Description |
| Akai | 1700 | Reel to Reel | Service Manual #1 | | G9 | AKI1700-SM1 | Click for Full Description |
| Akai | 1700 | Reel to Reel | Service Manual #2 | (SAMS version) Also 1710, 1800 | | AKI1700-SM2 | Will add Description/Price Code ASAP or on request |
| Akai | 1710 | Reel to Reel | User Manual | | | AKI1710-UM | Will add Description/Price Code ASAP or on request |
| Akai | 1710 | Reel to Reel | Service | See 1700 | | | |
| Akai | 1710W | Reel to Reel | User or Service | See 1700 Service Manual #2. We don’t currently have manuals for 1710W. However, 1700 /1710 are virtually identical. | | | |
| Akai | 1710W | Reel to Reel | Sales Brochure | | BC2 | AKI1710W-SB | 2 pages - card stock, has 2-3 relatively light blemishes on the front, each about the size of a pencil eraser head, couple of small areas on the back, overall Good to Very Good. |
| Akai | 1710W | Reel to Reel | Sales Brochure (PC) | Same as Color Reproduction immediately above, EXCEPT this is a b/w photocopy. | BPC2 | AKI1710W-SBP | Photocopy Brochure Description |
| Akai | 1720L | Reel to Reel | Service | See 1720W | | | |
| Company | Model | Equipment | Literature | Comments | Price Codes | Stock# | Description |
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| Akai | 1720W | Reel to Reel | Service Manual | Also 1720L | | AKI1720W-SM | Will add Description/Price Code ASAP or on request |
| Akai | 1721W | Reel to Reel | Service Manual | Also 1721L | G11 | AKI1721W-SM | 48 total pages including (2) 11in x 17in schematic inserts, constructed as the original including 11in x 17in folded /trimmed pullout pages, card stock covers, neatly assembled with 5 staples and fiber reinforced taped spine. Models covered: 1721W, 1721L. Overall quality: Photo-type illustrations = Fair to Good (less clear and distinct than we prefer, Balance of manual (all text and line drawings = Very Good. |
| Akai | 1721W | Reel to Reel | Sales Brochure | | BC2 | AKI1721W-SB | |
| Akai | 1721W | Reel to Reel | Sales Brochure (PC) | Same as Color Reproduction immediately above, EXCEPT this is a b/w photocopy. | BPC2 | AKI1721W-SBP | Photocopy Brochure Description |
| Akai | 1722W | Reel to Reel | Service Manual | Also 1722L, 1722II. Includes both the originally separate 1722W and 1722II service manuals. (L =leather like finish, W = wood finish). | G14 | AKI1722W-SM | 60 total pages including originally separate 1722W/L and 1722II Service Manuals, Price List for Parts and (2) 11in x 17in schematic inserts, constructed as the originals including 11in x 17in folded /trimmed pullout page, card stock covers, neatly assembled with 5 staples and fiber reinforced taped spine. Models covered: 1722W, 1722L, 1722II. Overall quality is Very Good to Excellent. |
| Akai | 1722II | Reel to Reel | Service | See 1722W | | | |
| Akai | 1730D-SS | Reel to Reel | Service | See 1730-SS | | | |
| Akai | 1730D-SS | Reel to Reel | Sales Brochure #1 | Also AA-6100 4-CH Amp. color version | BC3 | AKI1730DSS-SB1 | 4 total pages, double-side printed in Full Color on 11in x 17in card stock, center folded. The original has a very minor amount of imperfections on the front page that are usually diminished in the reproduction and are not a major distraction. Models covered: 1730D-SS, AA-6100 4-CH Amp. Overall quality is Good to Very Good. |
| Akai | 1730D-SS | Reel to Reel | Sales Brochure (PC) #1 | Same as Color Reproduction immediately above, EXCEPT this is a b/w photocopy. | BPC3 | AKI1730DSS-SBP1 | Photocopy Brochure Description |
| Akai | 1730D-SS | Reel to Reel | Sales Brochure #2 | Also AA-6100 4-CH Amp. black and white version | BPC3 | AKI1730DSS-SB2 | 4 total pages. Original is a black and white version so this is also. Double-side printed with regular photocopier in b/w on 11in x 17in stock, center folded. Models covered: 1730D-SS, AA-6100 4-CH Amp. Overall quality is Very Good to Excellent. |
| Akai | 1730-SS | Reel to Reel | Service Manual | Also 1730D-SS. Service Manual and originally separate Parts List Manual. | G15 | AKI1730SS-SM | 72 total pages (4 intentionally blank) including both the Service Manual and originally separate Parts List Manual, (2) 11in x 17in schematic inserts, card stock covers, neatly assembled with 5 staples and fiber reinforced taped spine. Overall quality of Service Manual section = Very Good to Excellent, Parts List section photo-type illustrations = Good (less clear and distinct than we prefer), balance (all text and line drawings) = Very Good. |
| Company | Model | Equipment | Literature | Comments | Price Codes | Stock# | Description |
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| Akai | 1731D | Reel to Reel | Service | See 1731W | | | |
| Akai | 1731L | Reel to Reel | Service | See 1731W | | | |
| Akai | 1731W | Reel to Reel | Service Manual | Also 1731D, 1731L. (Note: W = Wood finish, L = Leather like finish, D = Deck version without internal playback amp). | | AKI1731W-SM | Will add Description/Price Code ASAP or on request |
| Akai | 1800 | Reel to Reel | Service | See 1700 | | | |
| Akai | 1800L | Reel to Reel | User Manual | Also suitable for identical Roberts 1725-8L III. We Also have the Roberts version User Manual. | | AKI1800L-UM | Will add Description/Price Code ASAP or on request |
| Akai | 1800L | Reel to Reel | Service Manual | Also suitable for identical Roberts 1725-8L III. We also have the Roberts version Service Manual. | G10 | AKI1800L-SM | 40 total pages including (1) 11in x 17in schematic inserts, constructed as the original, card stock covers, neatly assembled with 5 staples and fiber reinforced taped spine. Overall quality is Very Good to Excellent.
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| Akai | 1800L | Reel to Reel | Sales Brochure | Also suitable for identical Roberts 1725-8L III | BC2 | AKI1800L-SB | 2 pages (front and back) printed on card stock, has 2-3 relatively light blemishes on the front, each about the size of a pencil eraser head, couple of small areas on the back, overall Good to Very Good. |
| Akai | 1800L | Reel to Reel | Sales Brochure (PC) | Same as Color Reproduction immediately above, EXCEPT this is a b/w photocopy. | BPC2 | AKI1800L-SBP | Photocopy Brochure Description |
| Akai | 1800-SS | Reel to Reel | User Manual | Also 1800D-SS | CF6 | AKI1800SS-UM | 28 total pages including (2) 11in x 17in schematic inserts, constructed as the original, double-side printed on 11in x 17in stock, neatly center folded and center stapled so it is constructed, handles and opens out flat as the original. Models covered: . Overall quality is Very Good. |
| Akai | 1800-SS | Reel to Reel | Service Manual | Also 1800D-SS. Service Manual plus originally separate Parts List Manual we combine into one. | G17 | AKI1800SS-SM | 76 total pages including Service Manual, Parts List Manual (originally separate), Parts Price List and (2) 11in x 17in schematic inserts, constructed as the original including 11in x 17in folded /trimmed pullout pages, card stock covers, neatly assembled with 5 staples and fiber reinforced taped spine. Models covered: 1800-SS, 1800D-SS. Overall quality is Very Good. |
| Akai | 1800D-SS | Reel to Reel | Service | See 1800-SS | | | |
| Akai | 3000D | Reel to Reel | User Manual | | | AKI3000D-UM | Will add Description/Price Code ASAP or on request |
| Akai | 3000D | Reel to Reel | Service Manual | 3000D originally had a separately published Parts List Manual which we currently do not have. | G7 | AKI3000D-SM | 28 total pages (4 intentionally blank), constructed as the original including 11in x 17in folded /trimmed pullout pages, card stock covers, neatly assembled with 5 staples and fiber reinforced taped spine. Overall quality: Some photo-style illustrations Fair (less clear and distinct than we prefer, but totally useable), Balance of manual (all text and line drawings) = Very Good. |
| Company | Model | Equipment | Literature | Comments | Price Codes | Stock# | Description |
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| Akai | 4000 | Reel to Reel | Service Manual | Also 4000D | G11 | AKI4000-SM | Click for Full Description |
| Akai | 4000D | Reel to Reel | Service | See 4000 | | | |
| Akai | 4000D | Reel to Reel | Sales Brochure | | BC2 | AKI4000D-SB | 2 pages, (front and back), double-side printed in Full Color on 8.5in x 11in card stock, front has $119.95 written near the top, other than that, overall quality is Very Good. |
| Akai | 4000D | Reel to Reel | Sales Brochure (PC) | Same as Color Reproduction immediately above, EXCEPT this is a b/w photocopy. | BPC2 | AKI4000D-SBP | Photocopy Brochure Description |
| Akai | 4000DB | Reel to Reel | Service Manual | | G13 | AKI4000DB-SM | 60 total pages including (2) 11in x 17in schematic inserts, constructed as the original, card stock covers, neatly assembled with 5 staples and fiber reinforced taped spine. Overall quality is Very Good. |
| Akai | 4000DB | Reel to Reel | Sales Brochure | | BC2 | AKI4000DB-SB | 2 pages (front and back), double-side printed in Full Color on 8.5in x 11in card stock, Good color, crisp clear text. Overall quality is Very Good to Excellent. |
| Akai | 4000DB | Reel to Reel | Sales Brochure (PC) | Same as Color Reproduction immediately above, EXCEPT this is a b/w photocopy. | BPC2 | AKI4000DB-SBP | Photocopy Brochure Description |
| Akai | 4000DS | Reel to Reel | Service Manual | Service and Parts manual. | G6 | AKI4000DS-SM | 48 total pages (6 intentionally blank) including Parts Price List and (1) 11in x 17in schematic insert, double-side printed, neatly assembled with 5 staples and fiber reinforced taped spine. Our original is a not-so-good copy. We are making no effort to pretty it up (we are printing it as we got it). We did enlarge the system schematic to 11in x 17in. Probably 95+% of it is readable but there are some bad areas. Overall quality: 50%+ = Good, 40% = Fair, 10% = Poor. Priced as if 20 pages. |
| Akai | 4000DSMKII | Reel to Reel | User Manual | | CF4 | AKI4000DSMKII-UM | 20 total pages (2 intentionally blank), constructed as the original, double-side printed on 11in x 17in stock, neatly center folded and center stapled and including a folded /trimmed pullout page, so it is constructed, handles and opens out flat as the original. Reads in landscape mode. Our original is a high quality copy. Overall quality: photo-style images = Good (slightly degraded), All text and line drawings = Very Good to Excellent. |
| Akai | 4000DSMKII | Reel to Reel | Service Manual | Supplement Service Manual that contains Schematic, some PCB Patterns and Parts List but requires 4000DS Service Manual for full servicing information. | G3 | AKI4000DSMKII-SM | 18 total pages (4 intentionally blank) consisting of (2) double-side printed 11in x 17in pages, (2) single-side printed 11in x 17in pages, and a single 8.5in x 11in page insert, center folded, not stapled, no additional covers or binding. Base 4000DS Service Manual also required for full servicing information. Overall quality is Very Good. Normally folded and mailed in ordinary business envelope. |
| Akai | 4400 | Reel to Reel | Service Manual | Also 4400D | G12 | AKI4400-SM | 48 total pages including Parts Price List and (2) 11in x 17in schematic inserts, constructed as the original, card stock covers, neatly assembled with 5 staples and fiber reinforced taped spine. Models covered: 4400, 4400D. Overall quality is Very Good. |
| Akai | 4400 | Reel to Reel | Sales Brochure | | BC2 | AKI4400-SB | Will add Description/Price Code ASAP or on request |
| Akai | 4400 | Reel to Reel | Sales Brochure (PC) | Same as Color Reproduction immediately above, EXCEPT this is a b/w photocopy. | BPC2 | AKI4400-SBP | Photocopy Brochure Description |
| Akai | 4400D | Reel to Reel | Service Manual | requires 1731W Service Manual | | AKI4400D-SM | Will add Description/Price Code ASAP or on request |