Akai 4000DS Value & Price History
As of 2026-11-05, a Akai 4000DS has a market value at around $35. Based on 496 estimated sales.
Price history
Asking median is down 19% over the last 67 days ($246.89 → $200).
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| Date | Asking | Restored | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | — | — | $165 |
| 2026-09-06 | — | — | $60 |
| 2026-09-12 | — | — | $48 |
| 2026-09-18 | — | — | $48 |
| 2026-09-24 | — | — | $48 |
| 2026-09-30 | $246.89 | — | $48 |
| 2026-10-06 | — | — | $48 |
| 2026-10-12 | — | — | $48 |
| 2026-10-18 | $200 | — | $40 |
| 2026-10-27 | $200 | — | $40 |
| 2026-11-02 | $200 | — | $40 |
| 2026-11-05 | $200 | — | $35 |
Daily trimmed medians from qualifying eBay listings; days without a fresh sync are not plotted.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1971–1975 |
| Type | Reel To Reel |
| Brand | Akai |
| Original MSRP | 300 (1971) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$2,300 today |
| Market value (sold) | $35 |
Buying notes
Entry-level Akai reel-to-reel. Head condition. Request a recording to verify. Belt and pinch roller replacement needed. Budget $70-100 for rubber. Entry-level Akai build; not a professional machine but serviceable for home use.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Akai 4000DS. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Akai 4000DS pinch roller on eBay →
- Akai 4000DS motor belt on eBay →
- Fresh recording tape — RTM (formerly RMGI) and ATR are the main new-production brands on Amazon →
- NAB hub adapters — needed for 10.5" reels on NAB decks (most US pro and semi-pro machines; check your manual) on Amazon →
- Splicing tape and leader on Amazon →
- Head demagnetizer — use every few hours of recording to prevent noise buildup on Amazon →
- 99% isopropyl for head and transport cleaning on Amazon →
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