Akai AA 5210 DB (1978)
A compact integrated amplifier from Akai, introduced in 1978. It was designed to pair with reel-to-reel recorders and basic stereo systems.
Overview
The Akai AA 5210 DB is an integrated amplifier made by Akai and introduced in 1978. It was built for reel-to-reel recorders and basic stereo systems, and it sat at the center of modest home setups. Documentation is thin, but collector communities call it by a consistent name, and it shows up as "Akai AA-5210-DB" in multiple sources. One owner says it is "not very powerful but makes a sweet preamp."
Specifications
| Power output | 8 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo) |
| Frequency response | 30Hz to 30kHz |
| Audio Inputs | DIN, Stereo L/R RCA |
| Tape Speed | 4.76 cm/s (1 7/8 ips) |
Market
Used examples of the Akai AA 5210 DB have sold for anywhere from $6.00 to $349.00. The average sale price is $41.07, based on historical PicClick data. HifiShark lists it for price and availability tracking. A service manual exists, titled "Akai AA 5210 DB 5210 Service Manual PDF," for maintenance and repair.
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