Realistic STA-42 1974 -Stereo Receiver

The Realistic STA-42 is a vintage 10-watt-per-channel stereo receiver from 1979, known for a warm, "sleeper" sound and classic silver-faced aesthetic with a walnut veneer case. It features a sweet, distinctive, green illuminated dial and signal meter, often praised for punching above its low power rating.

Cosmetic Condition: Overall we rated this at Very Good. This unit is rated at Good, with definite signs of wear and age but it still sounds great!

• Power Output: 10 watts per channel (RMS) into 8Ω
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): Approximately 0.7% to 0.9%
• Frequency Response: 20Hz to 30kHz
• Input Sensitivity: 2.2mV–3mV (Phono/MM), 160mV–250mV (Line/Tape)
• Signal to Noise Ratio: 60dB (Phono), 65dB–70dB (Line)

Features:

• Tuning Range: FM, AM
• Made By: Manufactured by Foster Electronics for Tandy/Radio Shack in Korea
• Year: 1979

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

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