To celebrate it's 60th anniversary AKAI created in 1989 a dream amplifier (sold as A&D in Japan). It was a 60 units limited edition Digital pre-power amplifier. Out of the 60 units made, 30 were sold in Europe. The AKAI DA-P 9500 pre-amplifier acts like a Digital Controller where the analog signal is converted to digital and the signal is transmitted in digital format to the power amplifier. There are 12 analog inputs, 4 digital coaxial and 4 digital optical. There is rec-out for tape, 2 vcr and 2 digital. The pre-amplifier has a digital parametric equalizer that can be controlled via the 2 way system remote. EQ settings can be easily visualized on the two way remote controllers display. Dimensions: 466x154x445 mm Weight: 19 kg
The AKAI DA-A 9500 is a 200 w/ch (FTC 20-20000Hz 8 ohm) power amplifier that has a built in D/A converter and can be used as an independent unit for digital sources and it can be controlled with it's own remote control. Dimensions: 466x214x498 mm Weight: 35 kg
