Sherwood RX-2030 (1995)

Little is documented about the Sherwood RX-2030. The record shows a mid-1990s stereo receiver that turned up in magazine advertising and buyer's guides in late 1995. Audio (November 1995, p.105) and HiFI-Stereo (November 1995, p.130) both listed it among that season's receivers.

The RX-2030 put out 40 watts per channel and had matrix surround processing - a cheap way to get a simulated surround effect from stereo sources. A remote control was standard.

The surviving details past these basics are thin, and some contradict each other. One source lists power output as 65 watts per channel. Another gives 60 watts. The 40-watt figure shows up consistently across multiple period advertisements, so it's the most reliable. The chassis measures 440mm wide and is finished in black. Connections included phono (MM), two line-level inputs, and one tape loop.

One unusual detail for a Sherwood receiver of this era: the RX-2030 appears to have been made in the United Kingdom, going by a period marketplace listing. The production year isn't precisely recorded, but the advertising run suggests it was available through at least late 1995.

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