Akai GX-747 Value & Price History
As of 2026-09-22, a Akai GX-747 has a market value at around $250. Based on 52 estimated sales.
Specifications
| Years produced | 1982–1986 |
| Type | Cassette Deck |
| Brand | Akai |
| Original MSRP | 600 (1982) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$2,100 today |
| Market value (sold) | $250 |
Buying notes
Three-head Akai with glass-ferrite GX heads. GX heads are the defining feature; they wear extremely slowly compared to ferrite or permalloy. Check head condition by recording and playing back; alignment should be sharp. Belts and pinch roller need replacement. The capstan and reel motors should run smoothly and quietly.
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Akai GX-747. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Akai GX-747 belt and pinch roller kit on eBay →
- Akai GX-747 pinch roller on eBay →
- TDK SA90 — Type II (high bias), works in any deck with a Type II setting on Amazon →
- Maxell UR blank cassette — Type I, reliable everyday tape on Amazon →
- Cassette head cleaner — wet-type for capstan and heads on Amazon →
- 99% isopropyl for transport cleaning (avoid lower concentrations) on Amazon →
- Cassette head demagnetizer — reduces noise and distortion over time on Amazon →
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Comparable models
- Akai CS-M01A $33
- Akai GX-R99 $300
- Pioneer CT-F1000 $26
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