Heathkit AR-1515 1977

The Heathkit AR‑1515 AM/FM Stereo Receiver is offered in excellent you working condition, fully tested and performing exactly as it should. This unit comes from the estate of the original owner and has been exceptionally well preserved.

Includes the original manuals, schematics, diagrams, and bill of sale—a rare complete documentation set that adds significant collector value.

Please review all photos carefully. While the receiver presents beautifully, it is a 50‑year‑old vintage component and shows minimal, age‑appropriate wear.

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• Fully functional – all inputs, tuner, and controls operate properly

• Estate time‑capsule from original owner

• Includes manuals, schematics, diagrams, and original bill of sale

• Clean faceplate, smooth controls, strong tuner performance

• Classic Heathkit build quality and warm vintage sound

• Minimal cosmetic wear consistent with age

Original bill of sale says $512 in 1977 the equivalent of $2800 today

Specifications

Tuning range: FM, MW

Power output: 50 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)

Frequency response: 6Hz to 50kHz

Total harmonic distortion: 0.5%

Damping factor: 45

Input sensitivity: 2.2mV (MM), 200mV (ceramic), 200mV (line)

Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 16Ω

Dimensions: 429 x 122 x 369mm

Weight: 14kg

The item will be packed and shipped ISTA 6‑FEDEX A Protocol Certified, meaning your electronics are packed using a proven method that has passed FedEx laboratory shock, compression, and vibration testing with zero cosmetic or functional damage. Every item is double‑boxed and fully foam‑surrounded to ensure safe delivery of fragile, irreplaceable equipment. Shipping may cost a bit more, but this level of protection is the only way to guarantee your purchase arrives exactly as it left.