Realistic / STA-740 / 1980s

Realistic STA-740 AM/FM Receiver/Amplifier. 1980.

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Restoration notes

Restoration work completed in 2020. Cleaned. Replaced all capacitors (including filter capacitors) and problematic transistors. Balanced amplifier. Cleaned all controls. Replaced all lamps with 2x OEM-style lamps. Rated at 40 watts.