Blaupunkt CR-2002 (1971–?)
Blaupunkt introduced the CR-2002 in 1971 at 498 DM. It's a compact home stereo receiver, and it sits below the CR-3001 and above the CR-2000 in the company's entry-level CR series from the early 1970s. The specs are modest by today's standards but were competitive for a basic receiver. Output is 15 watts per channel into 4 ohms. Frequency response runs from 20Hz to 20kHz, and total harmonic distortion is below 0.5%. FM sensitivity is rated at 2.2µV, which the HiFi Yearbook 1972 review called “good…adequate power for efficient speakers.” The unit measures 420×120×280 mm and weighs 6.5 kg.
Not much else is documented about the CR-2002’s design or production history. A period ad in High Fidelity (November 1981, p.84) ran the tagline “Some day, most drivers will enjoy car stereo of this sophistication. But for now, only Blaupunkt owners do” - though this appears to be a reused car-stereo line, not a receiver-specific review. Known collector issues: the 2N3055/2955 output transistors tend to fail and can be replaced with MJ15015/16. The FM muting switch contacts oxidize, and DeoxIT D5 cleans them. Current market price ranges from €50 to €120 depending on condition.
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