Radio Shack sold these components for many years -- for over two decades, in the case of the amplifier -- and for good reason: they were very small and provided excellent performance for their size and price. Here is the Realistic SCT-86 cassette deck, Realistic TM-150 AM mono/FM stereo tuner, and Realistic SA-150 stereo integrated amplifier. I demonstrate the system using both "RCA" (rebranded Optimus) 2-way bookshelf speakers, and smaller Realistic Minimus-2.5 speakers.
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Realistic mini component stereo system
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Realistic mini component stereo system Video Clips. Duration : 11.18 Mins.
Radio Shack sold these components for many years -- for over two decades, in the case of the amplifier -- and for good reason: they were very small and provided excellent performance for their size and price. Here is the Realistic SCT-86 cassette deck, Realistic TM-150 AM mono/FM stereo tuner, and Realistic SA-150 stereo integrated amplifier. I demonstrate the system using both "RCA" (rebranded Optimus) 2-way bookshelf speakers, and smaller Realistic Minimus-2.5 speakers.
Radio Shack sold these components for many years -- for over two decades, in the case of the amplifier -- and for good reason: they were very small and provided excellent performance for their size and price. Here is the Realistic SCT-86 cassette deck, Realistic TM-150 AM mono/FM stereo tuner, and Realistic SA-150 stereo integrated amplifier. I demonstrate the system using both "RCA" (rebranded Optimus) 2-way bookshelf speakers, and smaller Realistic Minimus-2.5 speakers.
'70s/'80s Realistic mini component system
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
'70s/'80s Realistic mini component system Video Clips. Duration : 10.92 Mins.
I am blown away at how good this little Radio Shack system sounds. Although only rated at "10 watts" (probably peak power for both channels combined), the early '70s Realistic SA-100B amp has plenty of power to drive the much newer "RCA" mini bookshelf speakers with rich, full, clean bass. An almost-matching Realistic tuner from 1986 and CD player from 1987 completes the setup. I demonstrate it with some great pop music from Norway.
I am blown away at how good this little Radio Shack system sounds. Although only rated at "10 watts" (probably peak power for both channels combined), the early '70s Realistic SA-100B amp has plenty of power to drive the much newer "RCA" mini bookshelf speakers with rich, full, clean bass. An almost-matching Realistic tuner from 1986 and CD player from 1987 completes the setup. I demonstrate it with some great pop music from Norway.
Vintage Radio Shack Realistic Modulaire 8 Track Stereo
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Vintage Radio Shack Realistic Modulaire 8 Track Stereo Video Clips. Duration : 1.90 Mins.
This is an old Radio Shack stereo I found in the trash. I was surprised how good it sounds for what it is. It is just playing through small 5" Sony bookshelf speakers, and I can't believe how good the bass can be. I will probably rebuild this one if it cleans up well.
This is an old Radio Shack stereo I found in the trash. I was surprised how good it sounds for what it is. It is just playing through small 5" Sony bookshelf speakers, and I can't believe how good the bass can be. I will probably rebuild this one if it cleans up well.
Realistic STA-45 Vintage Stereo Gear Demo
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Realistic STA-45 Vintage Stereo Gear Demo Tube. Duration : 3.47 Mins.
This rig was my first "real" stereo system and a high school graduation present from my parents in 1969. It was my pride and joy for over 15 years. Realistic STA-45 Solid State Stereo Receiver HH Scott S-19 Wide Range Bookshelf Speakers Sound source is an iPod. The vinyl has been gone for years
This rig was my first "real" stereo system and a high school graduation present from my parents in 1969. It was my pride and joy for over 15 years. Realistic STA-45 Solid State Stereo Receiver HH Scott S-19 Wide Range Bookshelf Speakers Sound source is an iPod. The vinyl has been gone for years
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