Description
Akai Stereo Integrated Amplifier M-2450: Full Description with Specifications
The Akai M-2450 is a vintage stereo integrated amplifier from the late 1970s or early 1980s, known for its solid build quality, clean design with large illuminated VU meters, and warm, satisfying sound. It offers a good balance of power and features for a classic hi-fi setup. This amplifier is a testament to Akai's reputation for producing reliable and aesthetically pleasing audio equipment during that era. Key Specifications:
- Power Output: 45 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo), minimum RMS from 20Hz to 20kHz with no more than 0.1% total harmonic distortion.
- Speaker Load Impedance: Supports speakers from 4Ω to 16Ω.
Can drive two sets of speakers (A and B), or A+B in parallel (8Ω to 16Ω). - Frequency Response: 10Hz to 60kHz (+1dB, -1dB).
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.1% at rated power.
- Damping Factor: 30 (at 1kHz, 8Ω).
- Input Sensitivity:
- Phono (MM): 3mV / 47kΩ
- Tuner: 150mV / 100kΩ
- AUX: 150mV / 100kΩ
- Tape Monitor (DIN/Line): 150mV / 100kΩ (Line), 3mV / 80kΩ (DIN)
- Phono (MM): 3mV / 47kΩ
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR):
- Phono (MM): Better than 75dB (IHF)
- Line (Tuner, AUX, Tape): Better than 95dB (IHF)
- Channel Separation: Better than 55dB at 1kHz (Phono).
- Output:
- Line: 150mV / 1kΩ
- DIN: 30mV / 80kΩ
- Headphones: Accepts headphones with impedance from 4Ω to 16Ω.
- Tone Controls:
- Bass: ±9dB at 100Hz
- Treble: ±9dB at 10kHz
- Loudness Control: +10dB at 100Hz, +5dB at 10kHz (Volume control set at -30dB position).
- Semiconductors: 27 x transistors, 17 x diodes, 4 x ICs.
- Power Requirements: 120V 60Hz (USA/Canada), 220V 50Hz (Europe), 240V 50Hz (UK), 110/220/240V 50/60Hz (switchable for other countries).
- Power Consumption: 200W maximum.
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 440 x 144 x 345 mm (17.3 x 5.7 x 13.6 inches).
- Weight: 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs).
- Features:
- Large, illuminated VU meters for visual indication of output power.
- Phono input for connecting a turntable.
- Multiple line-level inputs (Tuner, AUX, Tape).
- Tape monitor loop for connecting a tape deck or equalizer.
- A and B speaker selection.
- Tone controls (Bass and Treble).
- Loudness compensation for enhanced bass and treble at low volume levels.
- Headphone jack.
- Solid metal cabinet with a silver or black finish (depending on the model/market).
- Large, illuminated VU meters for visual indication of output power.






