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| Make |
Akai |
| Model |
AX80 |
| Description |
Akai AX-80 upgraded with new firmware, new wooden side panels, new pots, new backup battery and most important: fixed panel buttons.
The AX-80 is an 8-voice analog polyphonic synthesizer. dual VCO, CEM filters, mesmerizing LED-graph display, programmable as well as preset ROM-programs, and interesting (and deep) modulation options and performance controls. Very lovely to play, and keyboard in very good order. Some of the preset sounds are very 1980s, but there are two banks for you to program your own sounds.
New backup battery, completely new firmware from TaunTek added (chips changed), so now filter changes responds without waiting, and MIDI control is updated, several new parts including new volume pot (so no scratching), and new real and very nice wooden side panels. The flimsy voltage switch on the bottom is removed and the synth set to 220 Volts, but all is complete on the inside, so if there is need to change to 110V this is easy on the inside (requires soldering).
All synth have one weak point, and for the AX-80 it is the front panel buttons, or more precisely the connections between the three front panel boards on the inside. This has been completely removed, rectified, old connections removed and brand new installed, so all front panel switches work without trouble.
As seen from the photos the synth is well used, with scratches here and there, but technically it is now in top shape.
All documentation and files are available digitally for the new owner: User manual, service Manuel, preset sounds files, firmware update info etc. |
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| Age |
1984 year |
| Weight |
15.2 kg |
| Condition |
Good |
| Location |
Norway |
| Vat |
Not from a VAT-registered business. But VAT / duty may be due if importing from outside your trade bloc. |
| Quantity |
1 item is available from the owner |
| Options |
User manual : Yes |
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Service manual : Yes |
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First owner : No |
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Original boxes : No |
| Plug type |
Europe standard plug |
| Voltage type |
Internal 220-240V power supply |
| Status |
Item is still available |
| Sale type |
The item is on the auction rooms |
| Ending on |
11/04/2026 |
| Category |
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| Serial number |
00270-03502 |
| Sphere reference |
# 30074 |
| Statistics |
Created on : 24/10/2025 |
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Changed on : 23/02/2026 |
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Published on : 14/03/2026 |
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Displayed : 409 time(s) by members and guests |
| Safety |
All electrical items sold in VEMIA are deemed to be trade sales. No warranty of electrical safety is given or implied. Many items are vintage and would not pass current electrical safety standards. It is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that items are safe to use in their future environment - if necessary by using the services of a professional. |
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The following section gives you the prices as well as shipment and payment conditions associated with the item. Payment is always requested in GBP. Converted price is shown for information and converted with Sphere standard currency rate.
Shipment and Payment links gives you access to an extended description of our rating :
| Start price |
999 GBP |
| Converted price (1) |
999 GBP |
| Shipment |
International or local shipment to pay |
| Packing costs |
0 GBP |
| Payment |
Full pre payment needed |
| Auction bid step |
20 GBP |
| Auction highest bid |
0 GBP |
| Converted highest bid |
0 GBP |
| Leader or winner |
*None |
| (1) Currency conversion |
Note that conversion rates were last adjusted on 10th October 2025 at 14:22 CET. They are there to give you a rough guide to the bid price in your currency. Please check for a more up-to-date conversion at https://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html. The bid price will be the actual price in pounds (GBP) at the moment the auction closes. This will be roughly converted to your currency for your information.
For technical reasons, we are unable to update the conversion from GBP to Euro during the auction, although it may change at any time. If you are in the euro zone please check the current rate at https://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html
Payments must always be in GBP. For more info please see the FAQ about exchange rates.https://spheremusic.com/Winfaq.asp?Question=91. |
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