The Akai X-5000 L/W is a reel-to-reel tape recorder manufactured by Akai in the early 1970s. It features a three-head design with separate erase, record, and playback heads. The X-5000 L/W supports both 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch tape widths and operates at speeds of 3.75 ips and 7.5 ips. It has four-tra...