radio shack

I would like to create a reference database for Realistic (Radio Shack) speakers. The point is quite simple, Radio Shack made the habit of repurposing drivers (really not much different from the Big 3 Auto makers for decades). All I ask is that you provide the catalog number for the speaker and...

I walked into a local shop to see about buying some speakers, used and vintage gear is all he does. We were talking about equalizers and he mentioned the old Radio Shack EQ demo curve. He flicked the cutout button on one of them. We laughed. Remember that trick? Crank the bass and treble, cut...

I bought a new Realistic SCT-90 dubbing cassette deck in July,1985 for $160. I intended to build a sound system around it, but never did. This deck is still brand new in the box. I found it in storage and forgot I even had it. So I had to try it out. I put a cassette in Side B...

I just foolishly as in paid too much bought a set of these in extremely nice shape, not realizing that these are the version sold by Radio Shack with the 4 inch mid, of course no surrounds, not the Wolverine version, which is the collectable one. What did you do for the mids? Find EV...

Hello to everyone else interested in the Mach One Speakers from RadioShack from 1975 to 1984 From 1975 to 1981 it was the 4024 series from 81 to 84. It was the 4029. Now let’s get down to business I am trying to understand and rebuild a cross overs in my 4029s’ . These are the best...

I've been looking with no luck to find used OEM to replace the tweeters on a pair of Realistic Optimus 50 speakers. I'm wondering about the experience of others when replacing the 0766 tweeter with some other used but non-OEM tweeter. Any experience using a modern tweeter? The 0766 tweeter's...

Hey All, Long time lurker, finally registered an account. i have a Realistic STA-76, that I just got last month. It’s only my second ever receiver and first vintage one. (First receiver was a Yamaha r-v905) I love my little sta-75, but it does this weird tapping & squelch sound sometimes. I...

Long story short when my right side speaker went out I immediately thought it was the receiver. So for the last month have been shopping and purchasing vintage receivers, however after everything said and done it was actually the speaker that went out. It seems like I'm only getting the Tweeter...

Thanks in advance for any and all replies here. I purchased a pair of Nova 7 speakers and committed the unforgiveable sin of listening but not asking for both grills to be removed. So I got home and quickly found one stock Realistic 4ohm tweeter (or maybe I should say stock looking, should they...

Hi, im looking for a tech in the Pacific Northwest, that knows about the STA2100, and can possibly do a full refurb...Please let me know, and have a great one

Here is the link to the manual I uploaded to HiFi Engine. It states it is incomplete. The gentleman who was so very kind enough to scan his and email it to me sent it to me this way. It is without the cover page, and pages 1-3. I am unsure as to whether or not there was any actual data on...

I posted last week about looking for a service manual for the Realistic STA-870 AM/FM receiver. No one here has one, and i've spent a week scouring the internet for a PDF or even a hard copy of this manual. I've looked at manual repositories, forums, message boards, eBay, EVERYWHERE. It seems...

Hi, Long-time listener. First time caller... I acquired a "Realistic Output Transformer manufactured for Radio Shack by Acrosound" at an estate sale recently. The label is red and white like Acrosound labels. It states "Type RS-310." I am assuming RS stands for "Radio Shack" and this...

My Realistic SAF-40D tube integrated amp was working flawlessly for the three years since I had it recapped. However, my right channel speaker cut out a few weeks ago. No sound will come out of it though both channels come in clearly through my headphones. I thought it might have been the...

From Polk RT 16. I'm going for it. Need to make a 1/8 in notch. Almost a direct drop in fit. Bought them for 60 bucks the other day. Sold for $189 in 1973.

I've had a pair of Memorex WM-200s on a shelf in the garage for years, but never paid much attention to them until i ran across the lengthy Minimus 7 upgrade thread (yes i read the whole thing). The resemblance was there, so I figured I'd apply the PZ 2.1 upgrade to them. The original...

The short - Which turntable would you keep? The long - Both items in question come from their first owners, are all original and are both in very nice condition. One I currently own and the other I can have for free (plus the cost of shipping). The table I don’t keep will likely go to my...

All, Picked up a realistic STA-85...was filthy, been sitting. Don't need it, but like a stray animal i took it in. My wife says I just like cleaning stuff up and that I need to stop buying equipment and just offer to clean up other peoples stuff, a lot cheaper..LOL I do end up spending half the...

Have a small Realistic auto reverse playback deck, SCP-5, model #14-169. Low output on line out jacks, lock in solenoid (magnet) is weak, end of tape reverse dead. Looks like low voltage? Looking for a schematic for this deck, searched around and didn't find anything. Anyone have a diagram...

The Minimus-1 speakers are ostensibly the precursor to the very popular Minimus-7. And although they are (IMO) better sounding than its more famous successor, they are relatively unknown. Radio Shack first introduced this model in 1967 with the 40-1966 catalogue number; my set is from 1971 and...

Hello all! First time member, first time caller. I picked up a Realistic STA-84 for $50 from an acquaintance. He has taken very good care of it, every single feature of the receiver works as intended, and it sounds heavenly paired with some Klipsch R51M's I snagged from Best Buy when they had...

hello all, just got my optimus pro 4000 speakers re-foamed. I know there not realistic. But they are from radio shack! And these speakers are heavy! And i only paid $ 6.00 for them at the SA. Snd they sound good to my ears..

... get a surprising amount of buzz in these forums. It's commonly understood they are lo-fi, entry level audio from a bygone era. Yet there seems to be a pervasive fascination for the little things. I pondered on this recently while watching my collection grow by a few new additions -- which...

I have inherited a STA-65D that looks/sounds great except for weak radio (AM and FM) reception. Upon closer inspection, I have discovered that someone else has been "in there" and either broke or poorly replaced most (if not all) of the Variable resistors on the IF boards - a combination of 5k...