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Realistic STA-720 Vintage Stereo Receiver – 25 WPC, Silver Face

Name: Realistic STA-720 Vintage Stereo Receiver – 25 WPC, Silver Face
Brand: Realistic
SKU: 7713
Price: 195.00 CAD
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Description

Realistic STA-720 AM/FM Stereo Receiver – Slim, Sleek, and Sonically Satisfying
The Realistic STA-720 is a sleek and versatile AM/FM stereo receiver, crafted in Japan to deliver impressive sound quality in a slim package. This receiver combines classic analog design with modern digital convenience, making it an ideal choice for audio enthusiasts and casual listeners alike.
Key Features:
• Powerful output of 25 watts per channel into 8 ohms
• Wide frequency response range of 20Hz to 20kHz
• Digital frequency display for precise tuning
• Slim profile design, perfect for space-conscious setups
• Multiple input options for various audio sources
Front Panel Controls:
• Large, smooth-turning tuning knob
• Separate bass and treble controls for sound customization
• Balance control for fine-tuning stereo image
• Loudness switch for enhanced low-frequency response at low volumes
• FM muting switch to eliminate inter-station noise
• Tape monitor switch for easy recording and playback
• Headphone jack for private listening
Input/Output Options:
• Phono input for turntable connection
• Auxiliary input for additional audio sources (e.g., CD player, cassette deck)
• Tape input/output for recording and playback
• AM and FM antenna connections
• Speaker terminals for two pairs of speakers
Specifications:
• Tuning range: FM 88-108 MHz, AM 530-1610 kHz
• Power output: 25 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
• Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
• Total harmonic distortion: Less than 0.5% at rated power
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB (phono), 80 dB (aux)
• Dimensions: (Width x Height x Depth) 435 x 61 x 279 mm (17.1 x 2.4 x 11 inches)
• Weight: 3 kg (6.6 lbs)
The Realistic STA-720 offers a compelling combination of performance, style, and functionality. Whether you’re a vintage audio enthusiast or simply looking for a reliable and compact receiver, the STA-720 is an excellent choice. Don’t miss the opportunity to add this Japanese-made gem to your audio setup!
Asking $195 for this vintage, made in Japan STA-720, freshly serviced, and ready for many more years of faithful service.

Additional information

Weight	6.6 lbs
Dimensions	21.1 × 6.4 × 15 in

About brand

Realistic at Radique

We service Realistic, too. Bring us your own Realistic receivers, amplifiers, tuners, cassette decks and turntables for repair, servicing or restoration (not reel-to-reel decks), with a 90-day warranty on the work. See our Audio Service page

Realistic was Radio Shack's own brand of audio and radio gear. Radio Shack, founded in Boston in 1921, launched the line in the mid-1950s, and Realistic gear was sold across Canada through Radio Shack stores. We carry Realistic stereo receivers, bookshelf speakers, turntables and equalizers. We've had more than 30 Realistic listings so far. Every used Realistic here is inspected, tested and serviced as required, then photographed in-house and covered by our Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty and Perpetual Trade-Back Program. Don't see the model you want? Tell us on First Dibs and we'll email you when one arrives.

The Realistic models we've sold most often include the Minimus-7 bookshelf speakers and the STA-720 and STA-2250 stereo receivers.

The Realistic story

Radio Shack began in Boston in 1921 as a store and mail-order business for radio amateurs. In 1954 Harman Kardon proposed a private-label audio line for it called Realist. The Realist camera company objected, so the line became Realistic, and Harman Kardon built its first FM tuner.

Tandy and the stereo years. Tandy Corporation took over Radio Shack in 1963 and grew it to thousands of stores across the US and Canada. Realistic covered everything from STA receivers and quadraphonic QTA receivers to LAB turntables, cassette decks and the little Minimus-7 speaker.

Who built it. Realistic products were built to Radio Shack's specifications, some in Tandy's own plants and many by outside suppliers in Asia, so the maker varies by model and year. Radio Shack phased out the Realistic name in the 1990s in favour of Optimus.

Which Realistic is which?

STA stereo receivers: from budget models such as the STA-16 and STA-21 to the 75-watt STA-2000 of 1977 and the STA-2270 of 1985.

Quadraphonic QTA receivers (mid-1970s): such as the QTA-770, with SQ, CD-4 and Radio Shack's own Quatravox modes.

Amplifiers and tuners: such as the SA-1000A and SA-2000 amplifiers and the TM-1000 tuner of 1977.

Turntables: the belt-drive LAB-50 to LAB-300, the direct-drive LAB-400, and Realistic/Miracord automatics.

Speakers: the Minimus-7 and Minimus-5 bookshelf speakers and the Mach One.

Optimus era (1990s): models such as the Optimus STA-20 receiver.

Buying used Realistic: what to check

Who made it. Realistic gear came from many suppliers, so service information and parts depend on the actual maker. Check the label and the service manual.

Quadraphonic receivers. High Fidelity found the QTA-770's distortion rose toward the frequency extremes, so test one in stereo at the volume you'll use.

Minimus-7. It needs roughly 30 to 50 watts and has little bass on its own, so pair it with a subwoofer. Enthusiasts say a crossover capacitor upgrade can make a big difference.

Age. Test every input and switch, inspect speaker surrounds, and check turntable belts and automatic mechanisms.

Everything we list is inspected, tested and serviced as required here, and comes with our warranty.