Lafayette 106
Almost nothing is recorded about the Lafayette 106, though a related tuner, the LT‑725A, was reviewed in High‑Fidelity (January 1972, p.57) as a budget FM/AM unit priced at $99.95. It was likely a component — possibly a tuner, amplifier, or integrated unit — given Lafayette’s heavy presence in that market through the 1960s and 1970s, but that is speculation, not fact.
Here is what the record shows. Lafayette Radio Electronics was founded in New York in 1920 (some sources cite 1946) and became a major mail-order and retail supplier of audio gear, parts, and kits (High-Fidelity, January 1972, p.57). The company sold hundreds of models under its own brand, and many of them are now poorly documented. The 106 is among the most obscure. If you own one, have a manual, or have seen it in a period catalog, the Archive would welcome a correction or addition.
Known gaps:
- No production years or original price, though a related Lafayette tuner (the LT‑725A) was priced at $99.95 in a 1972 review (High‑Fidelity, January 1972, p.57)
- No dimensions, weight, or technical specifications
- No contemporary reviews or user documentation located
- No confirmed product category (audio component type unknown)
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