Aiwa CS-70 (c. 1979)
Aiwa's mid-range G-Metal X boombox with remote control, Super Bass, and karaoke mixing, sold for 54,800 Yen at launch.
Overview
The Aiwa CS-70 FM/AM Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder is a portable boombox released around 1979 as part of Aiwa’s G-Metal X collection. It sits between the CS-50 and CS-80 in the product lineup and is recognized as a classic model in the brand's history. The unit features a full metal body, a detachable remote control, and a cassette lid lock for durability and convenience.
Specifications
| Power Output | 6.4W (3.2W + 3.2W) |
| Speakers | Two 12 cm built-in speakers |
| Dimensions | 490 × 320 × 135 mm |
| Weight | 6.2 kg |
Design
The CS-70 features a full metal body, Super Bass enhancement, and a hearing protection function labeled "Ear guard." It includes a detachable full remote control, a cassette lid lock, and a battery compartment on the back with an antenna selector switch. Front-panel features include an Auto Music Search system for up to 9 songs, a karaoke mixing mechanism, music sensor, auto replay, soft cassette eject, and a combined meter for recording level, VU, tuning, and battery check. Inputs include Line IN, Mixing Mic, Phono, ground terminal, player sync, and FM external antenna; outputs include Line OUT, external speaker, and headphone.
Context
The CS-70 was positioned between the CS-50 and CS-80 in Aiwa’s G-Metal X series, serving as a mid-tier stereo cassette recorder with advanced features for its class.
Market
The CS-70 has been listed at $1,140.00 on Old Boomboxes, indicating strong collectible value.
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