Realistic STA-52 Receiver Works....

[jleon92f]

Hi, I picked this up a few weeks ago, just got it on the bench for a check.

Warmed up with Variac..It works! Needs some cleaning and bulbs!

Radio Shack made some good stuff..

Thanks,
John.

 

[mhardy6647]

heh. found one at our dump a couple of weeks ago in the same state as yours. Near the BOTL it was; but nothing to be ashamed of, either.
see pg. 12 of http://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/catalogs/1977/
you can find the "B" morph on pg. 12 of http://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/catalogs/1979/

 

[jleon92f]

heh. found one at our dump a couple of weeks ago in the same state as yours. Near the BOTL it was; but nothing to be ashamed of, either.
see pg. 12 of http://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/catalogs/1977/
you can find the "B" morph on pg. 12 of http://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/catalogs/1979/

Wow , thanks, for 12 watts per channel it sounds pretty good! It should sound even better after I clean the pots and switches.

Thanks,
John,

 

[BruceRPA]

Don't sell the STA-52 and 52B short. Considering their price range, they are very good receivers. There is quite a bit of information about them on AK and elsewhere.

 

[Dan ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ]

You never know with things like that. I repaired a STA-21 (7 watts p/ch) back then and was stunned at its rich sounding audio.

 

[Sam Cogley]

My STA-82 may be my garage receiver, but it's certainly not in exile.

 

[Maicobmw]

I have a 52B that has been in the family since new (around '79 or so). I had it in college then my dad took possesion for a number of years and now it lives in my work office. It still sounds nice and looks like new except for some burnt bulbs. I am actually considering having the thing refurbed even though the cost would far exceed the actual value of the unit, but for sentimenatal reasons it would probably still be worth it to me.

 

[jleon92f]

I ordered the fuse lamps for the dial, 12v .15a. I checked the voltage at the lamps and it is 14.65v? Is that why the lamps failed?

Thanks,
John.

 

[jancumps]

I think it's just their age. One of the common things to do when buying 70s equipment. Replace them and you're good for another 30 years.

 

[Wolverine]

Nice pick-up!
Its a solid nice little piece. I use mine currently for driving my patio speakers. I would not expect to drive anything substantial with them but it will work for an office or bedroom set-up.

 

[Cogsinister]

I ordered the fuse lamps for the dial, 12v .15a. I checked the voltage at the lamps and it is 14.65v? Is that why the lamps failed?

Thanks,
John.

Thats one heck of a transformer for 12 watts !!!!!

Well built indeed..........

 

[jleon92f]

The new bulbs are in! Pots are cleaned! Sounds Really good for 12 watts! Knobs are cleaned!

Thanks,
John.

 

[wianieq]

I love these rebuilding threads with pictures.

 

[Cogsinister]

The new bulbs are in! Pots are cleaned! Sounds Really good for 12 watts! Knobs are cleaned!

Thanks,
John.

Good as new !!!!!!!

:tresbon:

 

[jleon92f]

I love these rebuilding threads with pictures.

Thank You All!
Final Pictures.. All Done!

Thanks,
John.

 

[goandy89]

my dad had an sta-225 the info on it is on page 20 http://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/catalogs/1976/
it sounds awsome then over the years the amplifer slowly died and about 4 years ago it died.

 

[AnalogDigit]

Nice receiver! I had the STA-52B as my first "true" stereo. I wish I still have it.

 

[marantznut]

hi just got an 52B just to have had there top of the line in 1977 sta 2000 sct11 and the lab300 tt with mach 1 speakers cost me 1,300 back in the day new but as time went on and my kids played with it grrr was lost so i had to get another realistic just kinda for me as it was my frist love, now i have the 52B(damn thing sounds good for 16wpc and the bass is real good have forgotten how they where miss the old radio shack :-( , marantz 2226B, marantz5000 cassette player,marantz EQ10,and marantz6200 TT......lol still have a pair of Nova 10's

 

[Wolverine]

Great job!
Nice pics!

 

[jleon92f]

Great job!
Nice pics!

Thank you, glad to share them.

Thanks,
John.