JVC JR-81SW Vintage, Hi-Fi, Silverface Receiver

• This JVC JR-S81W is in Very Good condition, with just some wear here and there and a scuff on the wooden side panel.

This is a vintage AM/FM stereo receiver produced by JVC in Japan around 1977–1978 as part of JVC's distinctive "JR" series, well-regarded for its robust build quality. Known for its distinctive late-70s aesthetic, it features a silver-faced design, a phono-stage preamp and an AUX input for more modern components (like a Bluetooth receiver or a CD Player). It has a really subtle green lamp set, giving the dial and meters a warm light green glow in low-light. It was built to last, here we are nearly 50 years later talking about its virtues.

• Power Output: 35 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.5%
• Damping Factor: 40
• Tuning Range: FM and AM
• Weight: 20 lbs
• Dimensions: 21” x 14” x 6”

Service History: No service records were included from the prior owner. Here at the shop we did routine testing, cleaning and inspection.

Cosmetic Condition: Overall we rated this at Very Good.

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