AKAI 747DBX REEL TO REEL MACHINEThroughout 30 years of tape trading and collecting I ownedtop of the line reel to reel decks from Akai, Revox, Teac, Pioneer andTechnics. This model was and still remains my favorite. I actually own two ofthese, one of which I'm keeping. I haven't used this deck since I bought theother one some 20 years ago. I did test playbacks at both speeds as well as ashort recording at both speeds with no problems. Here are some of the featuresof the 747:Glass heads... last an incredibly long timeSix heads for forward and reverse playback and recordingPitch control on playback that goes +/- 6Handles 7 inch and 10.5 inch reels (hubs included)Record and playback at 3.75/7.5 ipsHas Normal and Extra Efficiency bias settings. If you haveMaxell or TDK EE reels you can get the full sound available on them.DBX NOISE REDUCTION: Considered superior to Dolby, once youput DBX on a tape you'll have to play it back through DBX or quality willsuffer.Real time digital counter up to 6 hoursSingle track recording switches; to play back through bothchannels you will need a Y connector (not included)Auto reverse with the proper magnetic strip at the end of aside of tapeHeadphone jackThe six heads allow you to hear your recording a fraction ofa second after it's recorded on tape.Microphone input jacksVariable output volumeThere are also options for cuing spots on the tape and timerrecording. I never used those features so I can't guarantee they work.I found a free download of the manual available online inless than a minute.I WILL SHIP THIS TO US ADDRESSES ONLY VIA UPS GROUND.Shipping to Alaska or Hawaii will cost almost double the charge listed below.I'm in western Oregon so the deck is available for pickup to avoid shippingcharges, which also include packing and insurance by UPS. If it's shipped close to Oregon, it's possiblethe shipping will be less in which case I'll refund the difference.This machine is sold as-is. Prompt payment will result inprompt shipping.