[split] Realistic STA-225
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Hi all! New member here! I'm resurrecting an almost 4-year old thread, as I've joined the ranks as a proud owner of this STA-225 receiver! Honestly, this was the last forum I would have expected to find such a wonderful post on this receiver! I'm glad I found it! Anyway, here are some pictures of my newly acquired STA-225. The receiver went straight from the shipping box to my commercial-grade Pitney Bowes scale to check the weight. Impressive! I was pleasantly surprised to see how nice the dial lights looked, as the original eBay pictures suggested they needed to be replaced! I already have some questions, but I would like to know if I should post them here or start a new topic. Thanks for having me here! I just noticed that I don't see anywhere to include pictures. Could that be because I'm a new member?
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Welcome to the Phorum, Mark. I've split your thread off from the original. Post all your questions and comments within your own thread. Take care and BE HEALTHY! Gary
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Hello Mark. This original thread was the workings of Ron Ramirez, our founder of the Phorum. Sadly, he passed a few months ago after a lengthy medical issue. Work is being done as we type to digitize and store all artifacts and collections Ron amassed over the years for all to appreciate. Take care and BE HEALTHY! Gary
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Hello Mark,
Welcome Aboard and that model of realistic is a nice stereo I have worked on them in the past since I got radio shack repairs since my shop was right down the street from one of their stores .
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Hi Richard!
Thanks for the welcome! I'm still in the process of using my de-soldering station to remove parts that I'll be replacing. Due to the way the STA-225 is assembled, it certainly isn't the easiest receiver to work on! I need to post pictures of my work! There are issues with the Auto Magic function and, once I get parts replaced, I'll post more about these issues and hoping that some members here will be able to help with a fix!
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Hello mark,
Yes, it does look a little dirty and that is good it has original transistors.
Far as projects go, I know how you feel between my full-time job and the weather warming up so that means irrigation and yard work plus I need to do work outside the house. So, my Philco 38-10t has been finally getting some attention plus do work on items for others too.
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Hi Richard!
Yes, sometimes our projects need to take a backseat to other things around the house! My STA-225 is on temporary hold as I tackle other things that need attention!
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Hello Mark,
Ok, I will look forward to seeing some update on this project in the future !
Sincerely Richard
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