Realistic STA-125 (1987)
Digital synthesized AM/FM stereo receiver sold by Radio Shack for budget-minded listeners
Overview
The Realistic STA-125 is a digital synthesized AM/FM stereo receiver produced by Radio Shack under its Realistic brand in 1987. It was designed as an accessible hi-fi component for everyday listeners, part of a series aimed at bringing functional audio technology to a broad audience through Radio Shack’s nationwide retail network. The unit features a feather-touch tuning control for precise station selection and delivers 22 watts per channel into 8Ω (conflicting reports list 35 watts), providing sufficient power for room-filling sound.
Specifications
| Tuning range | FM, MW |
| Power output | 22 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo) — conflicting reports list 35 watts |
Design
The STA-125 includes a digital synthesized tuner and a feather-touch tuning control, emphasizing accurate tuning and ease of use.
Context
The STA-125 is part of the STA series of receivers from Realistic, which brought affordable stereo technology to consumers through Radio Shack stores. The Realistic brand, introduced in 1954, specialized in accessible audio equipment
Market
Used units have been listed on Facebook Marketplace for $40.00 in good condition, while another listing on Bonanza appeared at $104.56. Owner reports indicate the unit can be well built and functional, with comments including "it works great" and "tested and working."
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