That photo I posted is a Japanese wavac HE-833 mono amplifier for high-end stereo systems - so you need 2 for a stereo system. My company introduced the brand to the US market with the top model retailing at $350k - photo below.
Posted on 02/02/2015 1:46:48 PM PST by raccoonradio
Radio Shack has been selling communication equipment since 1921, but according to Bloomberg, the retail chain will not be celebrating a 100th birthday. As part of a bankruptcy deal, RadioShack Corp. will be shutting down their entire chain of 7,000 tech stores, half of which will be reportedly sold to Sprint. According to the report, RadioShack locations that are sold to Sprint would operate under the wireless carrier’s name, meaning RadioShack would cease to exist as a stand-alone retailer. RadioShack received a rescue financing package from Standard General LP in October, and the hedge fund would serve as the lead bidder in a filing and provide debtor-in-possession financing after filing, said the people. That would allow the investment firm to recoup some of the costs of the $535 million loan. Liquidating the stores also would let RadioShack avoid a battle with lenders over control of the company.
Fry's has a pitiful selection of everything, the shelves are organized by morons, and their prices are too high. Try Digi-Key or Mouser. It is worth the shipping delay.
That was the name, Pioneer. I couldn't remember its so long ago.
My Speakers lasted ~ 21 years and then one stopped working and so I replaced them both with the three speaker Bose system which are pretty darn good and take up much less room,
Fry’s carries DeOxIt.
FWIW, Radio Shack is pretty much responsible for both of my sons ending up as Engineers.
Speaker technology has come a long way in 21 years. I have a bluetooth speaker that fills my room with beautiful sound and can fit in my pocket. It cost about $125 but worth every penny.
That photo I posted is a Japanese wavac HE-833 mono amplifier for high-end stereo systems - so you need 2 for a stereo system. My company introduced the brand to the US market with the top model retailing at $350k - photo below.
My uncle, who was only a year older than I got into RS when it was Tandy Leatherworks. For a company that has focused on DIY stuff, there was no comparison!
I bought components there in my youth as well, but changed my sources once I learned where to get them. Allied Radio, which eventually bought Radio Shack, became my primary source of components. They made "Knight Kits" which soon became non-existent once Radio Shack took over Allied's hobby lines. Component prices soared very high, quality collapsed, and selection became poor under Radio Shack. By 1969 it was better to order components from other suppliers.
I think upon closer inspection you would agree that your sons are largely responsible for themselves becoming engineers.
Back when Roach was chairman, i had his office number. I gave it to the store guys.
LOL!
My question was an obscure Seinfeld quote. Little game a few of us play.
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