ALLIED / REALISTIC RECEIVER / SPEAKER COMBO

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$188.0
Brand
Realistic / Allied
Outputs:
Headphone, Tape (RCA) , Speakers (Screw Terminal),
Manufactured:
Receiver 1971-1972 & Speakers 1978-1982
Model
Allied 426 Receiver+ Minimus 4 Speakers
Cosmetic Style:
MID-CENTURY RETRO
MPN
Realistic 31-5013 / Realistic 40-224
Country/Region of Manufacture
Japan
Inputs:
Tuner, Aux, Magnetic and Ceramic Phono
System Type:
AM/FM Receiver with Compact Speakers
condition
Used
A classic small receiver/speaker combo that  boasts an unusually attractive mid-century look.  The 7 watt per channel ( RMS) receiver was a very popular early Japanese import that appeared under numerous private label brandings from 1971-1975. The most common were the nearly identical Allied Electronics Model 426 and the Realistic STA-14. These were the last popular receivers with a slim profile and a styling that seems to complement the Danish Modern look so popular at that time.By 1973 most receivers got bigger in size and boasted a classic "silver-era" look that dominated the marketplace for the next ten years.  These Model 426 are a low profile 5"x16"x12.5"

The receiver has inputs for magnetic phono and aux, tape outputs and an AC convenience outlet. We have sold several of these over the years and most buyers are impressed with the surprisingly good audio quality. The FM tuner performance is adequate but most users will want to add some form of antenna to improve reception. The dial lights on this unit's tuner dial  are not working and they are not easy to replace.

The receiver works very well with many of the small speakers sold by Radio Shack:  Solo 1, Solo 103, Minimus 4, Minimus 8, Minimus 25 and MC 500 . 

This listing features the Minimus 4 -- a rarely seen and attractive Realistic speaker which featured a 5 inch single driver with whizzer cone and a uniquely styled sculptured grill with true retro appeal. These are late 1970's speakers with the unique sound that distinguishes single driver speakers. Picture 2 is the pair we are selling. This pair is in excellent condition -- which is relatively rare for surviving vintage Minimus 4. Picture # 4 is another pair with some  of the typical cosmetic damage and is NOT illustrative of the the very nice condition of the pair we are selling. Speakers are a very compact 12"x7"x5".

Given the entry level status of these components, the sound reproduction is shockingly good ! They look great and are great fun.

We will refund any excess shipping charge to buyers East of the Mississippi and north of Florida