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Source for Akai GX-4000D Speed Sleeve

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Posted on July 8, 2017 at 10:39:25
Quadzilla
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I picked up a nice little Akai GX-4000D reel to reel deck this week. It was missing a few parts, most of which I found easily on eBay. The one part that I can't find though is the capstan sleeve to operate the deck at 7 1/2 ips. Can anyone point me in the right direction, or does anyone have one they would be willing to sell?

The deck came with a reel of tape, but Dogzilla didn't think it tasted very good. It must have been hip hop.










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RE: Source for Akai GX-4000D Speed Sleeve, posted on July 8, 2017 at 14:01:11
Inmate51
 I know exactly what you're talking about - had a Roberts/Akai a long time ago which used that method for speed change. I suggest you post this at tapeheads.net.

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RE: Source for Akai GX-4000D Speed Sleeve, posted on July 9, 2017 at 07:01:11
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 Thanks for the reply, but I was hoping to avoid signing up to another web site.




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RE: Source for Akai GX-4000D Speed Sleeve, posted on July 18, 2017 at 07:06:04
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 Parts donor unit is the easiest way. Akai is defunct. And hardly ever stocked parts in the USA when they were in business.

 

RE: Source for Akai GX-4000D Speed Sleeve, posted on July 18, 2017 at 08:49:44
Quadzilla
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 You are probably right, but I am not sure it is really a keeper anyway. It is a decent deck and works great at 3.75 ips, so I could probably sell it locally and get something else if I can't find a speed sleeve.

I have two TEAC A-2340SX decks anyway, along with a same-model donor deck that has saved my butt a few times. The Akai was a bit of an impulse buy, and I could still use it as a 3.75 ips deck if I decide to keep it.

Thanks for the reply.







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RE: Source for Akai GX-4000D Speed Sleeve, posted on July 23, 2017 at 00:30:15
Mattjg7158@yahoo.com
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 i have a akai 4000 ds that is not working very well , it does have the very stupid roller i think you are looking for
Matt in kenmore

 

RE: Source for Akai GX-4000D Speed Sleeve, posted on July 23, 2017 at 18:06:01
Quadzilla
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 I tried writing you to purchase it, but you are not accepting unsolicited e-mail. Please contact me. Thanks.




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RE: Source for Akai GX-4000D Speed Sleeve, posted on July 23, 2017 at 18:09:49
Mattjg7158@yahoo.com
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 Make me an offer
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RE: Source for Akai GX-4000D Speed Sleeve, posted on July 23, 2017 at 18:25:12
Quadzilla
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 Let's take this offline. The forum frowns on buying and selling here. I just sent you a message.




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RE: Source for Akai GX-4000D Speed Sleeve, posted on August 2, 2017 at 19:57:14
Mattjg7158@yahoo.com
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 have received the roller ?
Matt in kenmore

 

RE: Source for Akai GX-4000D Speed Sleeve, posted on August 5, 2017 at 08:25:36
Quadzilla
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 Not yet, but mail from the US to Canada could take a couple of weeks. I expect to see it next week. Thanks for checking.






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I GOT IT !!!, posted on August 15, 2017 at 12:49:51
Quadzilla
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 Exactly what I need. Thanks again, Matt.







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