Sony STR-6060 (c. 1968–1969)

Not much formal documentation survives for the Sony STR-6060. The record comes down to two things: Sony's own advertising from late 1968 through late 1969, and an equipment profile in Audio (December 1968, p.46). Together they describe an AM/FM stereo receiver with a solid-state i.f. filter. It was sold alongside the 120-watt STR-6120 and the 70-watt STR-6050, and also offered as the STR-6060FW.

Sony's advertising in High Fidelity (December 1968, p.143) claimed 110 watts IHF into 8 ohms and pushed the solid-state i.f. filter. A follow-up ad (December 1969, p.141) called it a strong performer on FM stereo, FM, AM, records, and tapes. The Audio profile was more useful. The reviewer noted that despite the simple front panel, the receiver had just about everything one could ask of an integrated AM/FM-stereo receiver, with circuitry as advanced as any. The review also remarked on the FM dial - marked at every MHz with evenly spaced graduations - and on the rear panel layout, which was illustrated and included replaceable fuses.

Beyond that, the record goes quiet. No factory service manual, confirmed price, or production dates have surfaced in the archive.

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