Pop the hood (four screws on the top/bottom) and you’ll find a surprisingly clean layout. The utilizes a single-motor transport, but don't let that scare you. It uses a high-quality DC servo motor with a heavy flywheel attached to the capstan. This ensures wow-and-flutter figures around 0.09% (WRMS) —respectable for a mid-range 2-head deck.
Most people buy decks to play pre-recorded tapes. The CS-F21, however, is a fantastic for one simple reason: The Calibration Knobs. akai cs-f21
After servicing a clean CS-F21, how does it actually sound? Pop the hood (four screws on the top/bottom)
Before you even press play, the CS-F21 delivers on nostalgia. It features the quintessential late-70s "silver face" design: akai cs-f21