The Akai GX-260 D is a reel-to-reel tape recorder manufactured by Akai in the 1970s. It is a compact and portable model of the GX series. The device features two speeds (3.75 and 7.5 inches per second), three heads for playback, recording, and erasing, and uses 5-inch reels. It has a frequency response of 30 Hz to 25 kHz and offers various controls and adjustments for audio playback and recording. The GX-260 D is known for its solid build quality and decent sound reproduction.