Sherwood S 7600 (1968)
A solid-state AM-FM stereo receiver from 1968, with an all-silicon transistor design and an FET front end.
Overview
The Sherwood S-7600, also known as the S-7600-FET, is a solid-state stereo receiver introduced in 1968. Sherwood marketed it as part of a new generation of receivers using all-silicon transistors, and claimed it was among the first of its kind. It has an FET RF amplifier for better FM reception. It covers the AM and FM broadcast bands.
Specifications
| Product type | Solid State Stereo Receiver |
| Tuning range | FM, MW |
| MUSIC POWER OUTPUT | 80 watts at 4 ohms, 50 watts at 8 ohms |
| TRANSISTOR COMPLEMENT | 38 silicon |
| SHIPPING WEIGHT | 27 lbs. (with case) |
Design
The S-7600 uses all-silicon transistors and puts an FET RF amplifier in its front end. That gives it high sensitivity and low noise on FM.
Market
A professionally restored S-7600 was listed for $250. Restoration typically means a full recap, tuner alignment, and de-oxidation. Service manuals and schematics are available through technical archives, and repair specialists actively look for them.
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