Sherwood S-8250 CP Vintage Stereo Receiver – 25 WPC

Sherwood S-8250 CP AM/FM Stereo Receiver 25 WPC

The Sherwood S-8250 CP is a handsome vintage solid-state stereo receiver from Sherwood’s early-1980s Certified Performance series — a range in which Sherwood guaranteed and printed the actual measured performance specifications of every unit, giving buyers a level of assurance few competitors could match.

Twenty-five watts per channel into 8 ohms is a modest but honest figure that goes a long way in practice, especially when driving efficient bookshelf or standmount speakers in a small to medium-sized room. The S-8250 CP has a warm, smooth analog presentation typical of the era — neither bright nor aggressive — and is well suited to vinyl listening, FM radio, and tape playback alike. The phono stage is fully capable and ready for use with any standard moving-magnet cartridge.

The front panel is classic early-1980s silver styling at its best: a wide brushed-aluminum faceplate flanked by walnut-grain side panels, a large backlit analog tuning dial with green indicator lights and a weighted flywheel tuning knob, and a full suite of discrete controls including separate Bass, Treble, Balance, and Volume knobs. A front-panel noise filter and Mute/Mono mode switch are welcome practical additions. The loudness contour switch and A/B speaker selector round out a well-considered feature set.

This unit has undergone our Level Two service and testing — including component checks and replacements as needed, bias and DC offset adjustment, and thorough deoxidation of all controls — and should ensure many more years of reliable performance ahead.

Type: AM/FM stereo receiver, solid-state

Power output: 25 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)

Tuner: AM and FM stereo

Inputs: Phono (MM), Aux, Tape Monitor loop (source/monitor switching)

Speaker outputs: A and B pairs (4–16Ω compatibility); spring-clip terminals

Front controls: Bass, Treble, Balance, Volume, Loudness, Noise Filter, Mute/Mono, Speaker A/B selector, Input selector

Convenience outlets: Switched (100W max) and unswitched (150W max) AC outlets on rear panel

Finish: Brushed aluminum faceplate with walnut-grain side panels

Dimensions: (Width x Height x Depth) 18.5 x 5.25 x 12.5 inches (470 x 133 x 318 mm)
Weight: 18 lbs (8.2 kg)

A properly serviced example of Sherwood’s classic CP-series styling — visually striking, sonically smooth, and ready to anchor a vintage-inspired stereo system.

Backed by Radique Audio’s 90-day warranty and our perpetual trade-back policy, you can purchase with confidence.