13 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches approx 9 inches tall - Akai Electric Company manufactured high fidelity audio equipment and tap[e recorders in Tokyo Japan. These machines were produced in the 1960's and 1970's to bring high quality stereo recording and playback into domestic living spaces. The unique Cross Field recording system used an extra bias head to improve high frequency response without saturating the magnetic tape.
Audio enthusiasts and home recordists used these decks to record music from vinyl records, radio broadcasts, and live microphones onto magnetic tape. Dated approx. 1968-1972 - From Tokyo, Japan.