Complete List Of All Realistic and Optimus Stereo Receivers

   I have always been fascinated with vintage and modern electronics and especially audio and video equipment. Lately I have been bit by the vintage Hi-Fi Stereo equipment bug. Radio Shack is not the most sought after brand right now but they are one of the most well known and did make some pretty good and in some cases great stereo receivers. They are somewhat underrated in my opinion and I know there are some collectors out there that love them. With vintage gear it's not always about the quality specifications of the equipment but about the memories it might invoke of youth. It's about the things we had and loved back then or the things we really wanted then but could never afford. The home theater and Hi-Fi magazines were my favorites back in the day but the magazines were all I could really afford. The Radio Shack catalog was another place I loved to look at things that I wanted but usually never got.

   I was searching for a complete list of all the Radio Shack Optimus receivers that were ever produced and couldn't locate one anywhere. I did however find and awesome site called www.radioshackcatalogs.com which is a database of all the radio shack catalogs ever published as well as a ton of other great stuff! From these catalogs I was able to extract a list of most of the receivers they carried going back to the late 60s. After I finish this I plan on moving to another manufacturer and doing the same kind of model number database for them, probably start with Sansui or Pioneer. PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT IF I HAVE MISSED ANY MODELS. THANK YOU FOR VISITING AND PLEASE SHARE THE LINK!

Stereo Receivers
STA-110
STA-111
STA-115
STA-116
STA-117
STA-120B
STA-125
STA-130
STA-15
STA-16
STA-16B
STA-18
STA-18B
STA-20
STA-2000
STA-204
STA-2080
STA-21
STA-2100
STA-2200
STA-225
STA-2250
STA-2280
STA-2290
STA-2300
STA-235
STA-235B
STA-2380
STA-2500
STA-2600
STA-450

STA-42
STA-46
STA-460
STA-47
STA-52
STA-52B
STA-64
STA-64B
STA-65B
STA-65D
STA-7
STA-700
STA-720
STA-730
STA-76
STA-77A
STA-77L
STA-78
STA-780
STA-80
STA-800
STA-82
STA-820
STA-84
STA-85
STA-850
STA-860
STA-90
STA-95
TV-100

Quadraphonic Receivers
QTA-770

Tuners
TM-1000
TM-1001
TM-102
TM-152
TM-70

Loudspeakers
Mach One
Mach Two
MC-1800
Minimus 2
Minimus 7
Nova-15
Nova-4
Nova-6
Optimus 17
Optimus 5B

Combination Receivers
Modulaire 969

Audio Video Systems
Clarinette 115
Clarinette 125
Rhapsodie
System 1010
TR-284B

Realistic STA-15

Realistic STA-15 Receiver Specifications
Tuning range: FM, MW
Power output: 3.5 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 20Hz to 22kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 1%
Input sensitivity: 3mV (MM), 150mV (line)
Semiconductors: 22 x transistors, 17 x diodes, 2 varistors
Dimensions: 4-3/8 x 16-1/8 x 9-7/8 inches

Realistic STA-16

STA-16 Specifications
Tuning range: FM, MW
Power output: 3.5 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 30Hz to 22kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.9%
Input sensitivity: 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio: 60dB (MM), 60dB (line)
Output: 250mV (line)
Semiconductors: 25 x transistors, 21 x diodes, 2 x varistors
Dimensions: 416 x 127 x 270mm
Finish: walnut veneer case
Year: 1977
Price: USD $119.95 (1977)

Realistic STA-20

STA-20 Specifications
Tuning range: FM, MW
Power output: 3.5 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 30Hz to 22kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.9%
Input sensitivity: 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio: 60dB (MM), 60dB (line)
Output: 250mV (line)
Semiconductors: 25 x transistors, 21 x diodes, 2 x varistors
Dimensions: 416 x 127 x 270mm
Finish: walnut veneer case
Year: 1977
Price: USD $119.95 (1977)

Realistic STA-21

STA-21 Specifications
Tuning range: FM, MW
Power output: 7 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 15Hz to 30kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.9%
Input sensitivity: 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio: 60dB (MM), 65dB (line)
Output: 200mV (line), 25mV (DIN)
Dimensions: 16-1/4 x 5-1/8 x 11-1/8 inches
Finish: vinyl veneer case
Year: 1977
Price: USD $159.95 (1977)

Realistic STA-14A

Realistic STA-35B

Realistic STA-36

STA-36 Specifications
Tuning range: FM, MW
Power output: 25 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 20Hz to 25kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.8%
Signal to noise ratio: 65dB (MM)
Speaker load impedance: 8Ω to 16Ω

Realistic STA-42

Realistic STA-45B

Realistic STA-47

Realistic STA-52B

Realistic STA-64

Realistic STA-64B

Realistic STA-65

Specifications
Tuning range: FM, MW
Power output: 36 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 20Hz to 25kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 1%
Signal to noise ratio: 65dB (MM), 70dB (line)
Dimensions: 5.75 x 13.5 x 16.75 inches
Weight: 26lbs
Finish: walnut case
Year: 1969

Price: USD $189.95 (1970)

Our '68 Best Seller Now BetterThan Ever For '69 with F.EI(Field EffectTransistor) FM Front End
Realistic STA-65 Solid State AM-FM Stereo Receiver

There are powerful reasons why the STA-65 is America's bets under $2000 AM-FM Stereo Receiver For one thing it puts out 30 solid watts per channel — enough -sock" to &me any speaker we sell ( plus a few extension speakers' ) with virtually no distortion. A new F.ET FM front end :trots in on more Fm stations with marvelous clarity — even in strong signal- urban areas. Besides IHF sensitivity of 2.5ffiv, F.E.T. circuitry proves full suppression of noise at well under 10 microvolts which means eyes, weak rtaiorsr are beard without background noise! And if you've never heard anything but ordinary "table radio- AM. the STA-65 is pure delight! We didn't just rack on AM, we designed a really effective AM section that cuts through the clutter on the AM band. pinpointing stations with. startling sharpness. In addition, the STA-65 offers all the features found only on the very high priced receivers. Notice the sample, logical array of controls high-lighted in the diagrams at right. Its steady, solid state amplifier provides continuous power over the complete bandwidth from bass to treble. In short, the STA-65 is fully equipped to be head and heart of any home music system for many pleasure-filled, trouble-free years to 18 95 come! Includes elegant, c uuum designed walnut whiner thown_ 31-2106, STA-65 Receiver, Ship. tort. 26 lbs. Net 189.95 FREE Factory-Installed Walnut Cabinet! $20.00 Value!
America's Best Under $200 Receiver!
2 VU METERS, AC REAR PANEL OUTLET.

Realistic STA-52

 

Realistic STA-65C

Realistic STA-75

Realistic STA-77

Realistic STA-76

Realistic STA-77

Realistic STA-78

Realistic STA-80

Realistic STA-82

Realistic STA-84

Realistic STA-85

Realistic STA-90

Realistic STA-95

Realistic STA-100

Realistic STA-116 Realistic STA-780

Realistic STA-120

Realistic STA-120B

Realistic STA-150

Realistic STA-180

FIRST REMOTE Realistic STA-200

Realistic STA-204

STA-204 Specifications
Tuning range: FM, MW
Power output: 16 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 15Hz to 25kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.08%
Input sensitivity: 2.2mV (MM), 160mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio: 78dB (MM), 90dB (line)
Output: 140mV (line)
Dimensions: 15-5/8 x 4-7/8 x 8 inches
Year: 1983
Price: USD $199.95 (1983)

Realistic STA-225

Realistic STA-235

Realistic STA-2358

Realistic STA-250

Realistic STA-430

Realistic STA-530

STA-530 - Expensive-Sounding Stereo That's Easy to Afford! Tape Monitor • Magnetic Phono and Aux Inputs  16 watts per channel. minimum RMS into 8 ohms from 20-20.000 Hz. with no more than 0.2% total harmonic distortion 

Realistic STA-780, 114

Realistic STA-820

Realistic STA-960

Realistic STA-2000

Realistic STA-2000D

Realistic STA-2100

Realistic STA-2000D

Realistic STA-2080

Tremendous Reserve Power for Any Kind of Music —A Versatile Control Center for a Superb System 

Bass, Treble and Midrange Controls with Defeat Button for Instant Comparison to Flat Response • MOSFET FM Front End for Low Noise, Super Sensitivity • 18 Controls and a Full Array of inputs and Outputs 

Walnut Veneer Side Panels 

Realistic STA-2080. If you love music. you'll really appreciate this versatile new receiver With it. the most demanding parts of your favorite selections remain pure and undistorted at high volume level You get the "punch" of the °venal performance. thanks to the huge power reserve of its direct-output amplifier The FM tuner is equally outstanding. A massive flywheel control giant lighted dial and dual meters make it easy lo tune log lowest delortion. Pushbutton muting silences noise when you tune and the Hi-MPX Met gives you noise-tree reception of weak stations For superior reproduCtIon of cacti. theres a preamp with extra-wide dynamic range—with a built-in subsonic filter that ekninales power-robbing turntable rumble and minimizes the effects of warped records. With the "2080- you can listen to— or tape from — two turntables, Canpilete taping facilities let you record with two decks, COPY tapes and lots more without changing connections. The three boost-and-cut tone controls each have 21 delented positions. A midrange control gives you the -extra" range needed to bring out a hidden vocalist. or actual the presence of a featured instrument. The pustitxitton tone "defeat' along with rear panel preamp-out lacks, make this roomer a smart choice if you plan to use an equalizer or other signal•processing eoulprnenl. There's also a high-filter button that reduces record scratches, tape hiss and other high-frequency noise. For protection, three relays and two circuit breakers guard against overdriving, speaker wire shorts and overheating. and even eliminate thumps- when you select inputs U.L listed A solid audio buy.

499.95 

80 watts per channel, minimum RMS into 8 ohms from 20-20,000 Hz, with no more than 0.03% total harmonic distortion 

LED Indicators for AM, FM, phono 1, phono aux input and FM stereo operating nodes 

Power output meters for left and right FM center-channel and AM FM signal charnels help you to gauge loudspeaker strength meters make It easy to tune performance and prevent overdriving for lowest distortion and best sound 

Three-way dubbing and monitoring switches for front panel control of two tape decks 

Realistic STA-2200

Realistic STA-2150,117

Realistic STA-2250

Realistic STA-2270

Realistic STA-2280

Realistic STA-2380

Realistic STA-2290

Realistic STA-2500

Realistic STA-2600

Realistic STA-2700

Realistic AV-900

Realistic STAV-3000, STA 2160

First Optimus STAV

Optimus STAV 3200, 3100 1990

Optimus STAV 3250

Optimus STAV-

Optimus STAV 3350

Optimus STAV-3370

Optimus STAV 3450

Optimus STAV-3580

Optimus STAV-3590

Optimus STAV-3680

Optimus STAV-3690

Optimus STAV-3790

BRAND NAME WAS CHANGED FROM OPTIMUS TO RCA

Optimus STAV-3880

Optimus STAV-3990

Realistic QTA-750

TUNER RECEIVER/AMP SEPARATE COMPONENTS

TM-1000 SA 1000 Realistic Stereo Amp and Tuner

8 TRACK RECEIVERS

Modulaire-8

Realistic Modulette

ALLIED ELECTRONICS SPECIAL PURCHASE SOLD AT RADIO SHACK

Allied 435

SCOTT SPECIAL PURCHASE ITEM SOLD BY RADIO SHACK

Scott 300/C Receiver

Casseivers

Realistic Clarinette 96

Realistic Clarinette 95

Realistic Clarinette Receiver Stereo

Realistic SCR-1800 Cassette Receiver 

MINI SYSTEM

System 7

SPECIAL PURCHASE FROM "ALLIED" ELECTRONICS

Allied 426