Akai
About Akai
Established in 1929 as Akai Electric Company Ltd in Tokyo by Masukichi Akai and son Saburo Akai, initially manufacturing radio components. Best known for tape recorders in the 1960s-70s and innovations in magnetic tape technology. The music division Akai Professional was founded around 1980, entering electronic music in 1984. Main company went bankrupt in 2000, brand now owned by Hong Kong's Grande Holdings for consumer electronics. Akai Professional became separate business in 1999, acquired by inMusic Brands in 2005, specializing in music production equipment (MPC samplers, controllers).
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Analog Heart, Digital Pulse
In a space where vinyl's warmth and CDs' clarity converge, this audio setup is a curated selection reflecting a true appreciation for both analog roots and digital advancements.
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Harmonic Fusion of Vintage and Modern Audio
In this hi-fi setup, the allure of vintage audio blends seamlessly with the clarity of modern technology. At the heart sits an Akai 4000DB reel-to-reel tape recorder, a classic piece that wraps the li
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John Paul Jones Auctions Personal Studio Equipment
Legendary Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones is auctioning vintage studio equipment through UK-based Soundgas, specializing in rare electronics.
Items include a Guild Thunderbass amp (£1,200–£1,400), used during Jones's Them Crooked Vultures project, despite its damaged speakers.
Additional highlights: Yamaha NS-10M monitors, Simmons SDS V drum kit, AKAI samplers, and a rare Arbiter Soundimension echo unit (£4,818).
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