Realistic tuner amp

[Rick Roberts]

Hi I am new very interested in a model number of a Realistic tuner amp I had in 1974 to1976 it had 180 watts per channel it also had a remote that controlled the volume and preset stations does anyone know the model number I would like to find one it was the best sounding I have ever heard please and thank you in advance

 

[geespot]

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[Montycat]

I don't think any receivers in 74 to 76 had remote controls and preset tuning, much less 180 watts per side.

Yes, check the catalogues at the link above but move forward several years.

 

[Rick Roberts]

I don't think any receivers in 74 to 76 had remote controls and preset tuning, much less 180 watts per side.

Yes, check the catalogues at the link above but move forward several years.

It definitely had a remote control I owned one that is for sure. It was the frist remote control I had ever seen thank you for your reply ever bit of information is appreciated

 

[Bill Ashton]

I worked at Raadio Schaak from '69 thru '74, while in HS and college. I remember one black-faced receiver with Fisher-like FM presets, aside from the one Fisher (quad) in the line. Also remember one piece with a remote but not sure they are both the same...look at 1974 backwards.

 

[Bill Ashton]

"New For 1974," Realistic STA-200. 66 watts RMS total at 8 ohms, which seems to be significantly reduced by 1975. Remote with on/off, volume and selection between 6 FM presets with Fisher-like tuners. Black plastic front panel.

 

[Montycat]

Good one Bill! I was wrong but the power rating of course in RMS is a lot less than 180 per side. They were still using that "total music power" or something and called it 160 per.

 

[Bill Ashton]

I shall not go back to look again, as its a pain on my cell phone, but there was a slightly different look to my eye between the '74 and '75 year units. Maybe just my phone's reproduction, as RS was pretty good about revisions showing as an "A" or "B" version. The power drop may be due to the FTC rule? When did that get implemented, I cannot remember

 

[Sir.Charles]

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Wow! Thanks for this. Took me down memory lane. This catalog was more of a thrill to receive than the Sear Christmas Catalog.