Akai MG614 Four Track | First Impressions

I've received this Akai MG614 four track cassette recorder from Adrian over at we happy Few music for repair.

I've often heard about this model in forums etc, but this is my first physical encounter with one. So ahead of tearing down and servicing the unit, I record my inital impressions, and survey the blend of features...with the assistance of a special guest!

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