Akai GXC-60D is a true milestone in the history of cassette decks – not only for its quality, but also because it was one of the first models with a rare mechanical autoreverse, meaning the ability to automatically play both sides of the cassette without having to turn it over manually. Its uniqueness lay in the fact that it was equipped with the Invert-O-Matic system, which physically flipped the cassette inside the device – unlike later systems, where the heads rotated and eventually dual-sided heads were used.
Akai uses GX heads: a glass and crystalline ferrite technology that is extremely resistant to wear and ensures high sound quality.
The device’s design combines metal, plastic, and wood – typical materials for luxury HiFi equipment of the 1970s.
The Japanese company Akai was founded as early as 1929 and became known for its innovations in magnetic recording.