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  1. M

    Realistic STA-120B Service Manual

    I am a big fan of the sta-120b. I have 4 of them, one of which has been basically on since 1973. An occasional uninformed house guest will shut it off but that is soon remedied. It's ironic that one of Radio Shack's sales bits for this receiver was the plug in boards for ease of...
  2. G.Wess

    STA-77A distortion on right channel, stumped.

    Have an STA-77A that I'm stumped on. Right channel distortion, also seems heavy on Bass. Present on Tuner and Aux inputs. Mitigated when switched to MONO, but then distortion is shared with Left channel. Pin checked everything on the amp and pre-amp boards to compare components between...
  3. G.Wess

    Help with Realistic QTA-720

    Bought one of these just to hear what Q-vox sounded like and found the front right channel either squeals or just hums depnding on other settings. But no sound on that channel. Good Stereo sound through rear speakers with headphones and speakers. Anyone able to help point me to a service maunal...
    • G.Wess
    • Thread
    • qta-720 radio shack realistic speaker hum sta-77a
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Solid State
  4. T

    Who made turntables for Radio Shack?

    I know the Tandy Corp. that owned/operated the Radio Shack stores used Asian (Japan & others) companies to build their stuff--then they slapped the "Realistic" label on them....what company had the honor of building most of their turntables?
  5. S

    Realistic receiver collection

    Here is my current collection of STA realistic receivers, 9 of them. Your looking at two sta2600, sta2150, sta2380, sta2500, sta2270, sta2280, sta116 and sta117. Some are mint others needed some repair and some a lot of repair. New here and would like to chat with other collector's.
  6. artsybob

    Realistic SAF-40D Integrated Amp Score

    I just scored a Realistic SAF-40D integrated tube amp for a pretty good price (by eBay standards). It's a Japanese-built unit (possibly made by Kenwood or Pioneer) utilizing four 7189's, four 12AX7's and a 5AR4 rectifier. From the auction description it powers on but desperately needs a...
    • artsybob
    • Thread
    • 1966 1967 7189 integrated amp radio shack realistic saf-40d tube
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  7. T

    Advent U3 VS Reaistic Nova 7B

    I have an opportunity to buy a pair of Advent U3 speakers in good condition with a re foam. I love my Nova 7b's. In fact i really enjoy all my realistic nova and optimus speakers i have. I favour my 7b's and optimus 5b's. I like that they are air suspension speakers and sound amazing in my...
    • Taylor S
    • Thread
    • advent advent 3 east coast nova 7b radio shack realistic suspension the advent loudspeaker company
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  8. G

    Realistic SP2B

    Anyone have experience with this model? Someone posted a pair on craigslist, they seem to be in pretty nice condition. I know Realistic put out some good stuff but am having a hard time finding any info on these.
    • GAnutter
    • Thread
    • radio shack realistic vintage vintage speakers
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  9. B

    Incomplete Optimus T-120

    Hello, I have been holding on to a pair of my grandfathers T-120's that I am interested in rebuilding. One of the cabinets are missing the mid and woofer. The other needs new foam. With half of the drivers missing, repairing is not an option. I am looking for the best replacement options. I am...
  10. jjwalburn

    Realistic STA-850 Tuner Lamp Replacement, Schematic

    Hey AK, Need to replace all lamps in a Realistic STA-850, but can't find schematic or service manual anywhere. Does anyone have either of these, or can anyone give me an easy tutorial? I hear that's it's not complicated, but I want to do it right. Thank you!
    • jjwalburn
    • Thread
    • lamp radio shack realistic receiver repair replacement sta-850
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Solid State
  11. djwhy60

    Another SA-500??? WOO HOO!

    I am a BIG RS fan.....this got delivered today. SA-500 in original box and with User Manual. Yes..I have one already but isn't as nice as this one. So now I have one to "play" with and one to use. I want to use it as a base for testing my non-existent soldering and upgrading skills. Yes...I want...
  12. Q

    Optimus STS 100

    Missed my neighbors' garage sale earlier this week but eventually curb scored (free) a pair of 90s-era Optimus STS 100 speakers :) They look to be in good condition, cabinet scratches only. Foam is well intact, no cone or other visible issues, etc. Does anyone have any insight on these? I read...
    • QuikJimi
    • Thread
    • optimus radio shack realistic sts 100
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Speakers
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