No you misunderstood. That Akai is a 8-track cartridge recorder. One of the most desirable models in fact they still sell for good price on ebay. Only the quad surround sound model is more popular in the Akai range of eight tracks. Quad 8track tapes whata concept. I never bought into quadraphonic sound myself tho...plain ol stereo works for me.
Any Maggie (Magnepan) owners on the thread? I recently added to my main system and must say these speakers are amazingly fast and detailed. Almost anything I listen to, familiar favorites I find the maggie reveal details I never noticed before. Vocals just stand out in the mix like they were meant to be heard. I heard there is also a method of modifying these speakers to make them even better though I like them as they are.