The Akai GX-A 5 X is a reel-to-reel tape deck manufactured by Akai in the 1970s. It is a 2-speed, 2-head system capable of playing and recording both 7-inch and 10.5-inch reels. The deck features manual tape tension control, auto-stop, and auto-reverse functions. It also has inputs for microphone and line-level sources, as well as separate left and right channel level meters. The GX-A 5 X is known for its high-quality sound reproduction and reliability.