AKAI X-1800SD Reel To Reel 8-Tracke Recorder Player (Lithia Springs in Atlanta, GA

Very rare especially in this fine condition.
The Following is from Steven L Benders Web Page -
" The X-1800SD is a little more sophisticated version. 'SD' stands for 'Super Deluxe'. It runs on transistors only and has the Cross Field recording system which uses a 1 micron gap head here. The X-1800SD has 2 huge feet which look a little like grips and well, maybe they are. A speed change sleeve is included to make it run on 7.5 ips. This model has a six W. power amplfier" This unit was produced from 1969 to [removed phone] Specifications (reel to reel section only)
Track system