Grundig RTV 380U (1969–1971)
The Grundig RTV 380U is a West German all-solid-state AM/FM stereo receiver with shortwave capability, produced from roughly 1969 to 1971. Documentation is thin, and much of what survives comes from resale listings rather than period literature. The picture is still reasonably clear: a compact, modestly-powered receiver from Grundig's late-1960s transition to solid-state circuitry.
The most concrete specification on record is the power output: approximately 7.5 watts RMS per channel into 5 ohms, at 10% THD. That is not a receiver for driving difficult speakers at concert levels. Power consumption is listed at 40W. The preamp section has bass, treble, and balance controls, with a selector covering AM, and the unit includes two two-pin DIN plugs for connectivity. No frequency response, sensitivity, or signal-to-noise figures have surfaced in any source found so far.
One listing describes the RTV 380U as having a "sleek, modern aesthetic" that "seamlessly integrates into any living space." That is resale prose, but it fits Grundig's design language of the period. Another listing claims Bluetooth connectivity, which is almost certainly the seller's error. This is a 1969-1971 solid-state receiver, and no other source mentions wireless capability.
Known specs:
- **Type:** AM/FM stereo receiver with shortwave
- **Output:** ~7.5W RMS/channel into 5Ω (at 10% THD)
- **Power consumption:** 40W
- **Controls:** Bass, treble, balance, AM selector
- **Construction:** All solid state
- **Origin:** West Germany, 1969–1971
Current asking prices range from $280 CDN (Kijiji, with Telefunken speakers) to 39,190 руб. (shopozz.ru). One eBay listing is for parts/repair, and another notes the unit "powers on" with caveats. Like most receivers of this age, the RTV 380U may need attention to capacitors or other aging components before it's fully trustworthy.
Beyond this, the record is sparse. No original price, no dimensions, no detailed input/output documentation, and no period reviews have been located. If you own one and have measured its performance or dug up original literature, the Archive would welcome the contribution.
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