A&D (Akai)

About A&D (Akai)

A&D (Akai & Diatone) was a Japanese audio brand jointly established by Akai and Mitsubishi/Diatone, primarily for the domestic Japanese market in the 1980s and 1990s. The brand offered a wide range of hi-fi products, including cassette decks, amplifiers, CD players, tuners, and total audio systems. A&D typically released Japan-exclusive versions of Akai's well-known international models, often with technical upgrades or commemorative editions. Its cassette decks, such as the GX-Z7100LTD, are highly regarded for their engineering and performance. Internationally, these products were usually branded as Akai, while in Japan, the A&D mark denoted the collaboration with Diatone/Mitsubishi.