Vintage Sony 18 WPC Stereo Receiver with Walnut Cabinet STR-6045

Attractive Vintage Sony Stereo Receiver with Original Walnut Cabinet. Real Wood Cabinet has been refinished, and looks fantastic, and receiver has been serviced, including thorough cleaning, deoxidation, and dial lamps replacement.

The Sony STR-6045 is a vintage AM/FM stereo receiver manufactured in Japan from 1971 to 1974. This elegant and well-built receiver offers a blend of classic design and quality performance.

Key Features

– FM/AM tuner with FET front end

– Phono, auxiliary, and tape monitor inputs

– Bass and treble controls

– Loudness and high filter switches

– Headphone jack

– Dual speaker outputs

Design and Build

The STR-6045 showcases Sony’s commitment to elegant aesthetics and build quality. Its front panel features a balanced layout with a double-clutched volume/balance knob on the left and a tuning knob on the right. The AM/FM dial houses a tuning meter and stereo indicator light. The receiver’s silver finish and wooden case option (where available) contribute to its classic vintage appeal.

Performance

Despite being considered a budget receiver in its time, the STR-6045 delivers impressive performance:

– Power output: 18 “old school” watts per channel into 8 ohms

– Frequency response: 10 Hz to 50 kHz

– Total harmonic distortion: <0.5%

– Signal-to-noise ratio: 60 dB (phono), 80 dB (tape), 64 dB (aux)

The FM tuner section is particularly noteworthy, featuring:

– 2.6 μV sensitivity – 80 dB selectivity – 100 dB spurious signal rejection – 70 dB signal-to-noise ratio – 1.5 dB capture ratio

Connectivity

The STR-6045 offers versatile connectivity options:

– Phono input for turntables – Auxiliary input – Tape monitor loop – Two pairs of speaker outputs – Headphone jack

Dimensions and Weight

– Width: 400 mm (15.75 inches) – Height: 145 mm (5.7 inches) – Depth: 310 mm (12.2 inches) – Weight: 8.3 kg (18.3 lbs)

The Sony STR-6045 represents a fine example of vintage audio engineering, offering clean, detailed sound and reliable performance. Its combination of classic aesthetics and quality construction make it a desirable piece for vintage audio enthusiasts.

Asking $495 for this vintage, made in Japan Sony Stereo Receiver, freshly serviced with attractive refinished Walnut cabinet.