Pioneer TX-50
¥ 24,000 (around 1969)
Commentary
Solid State AM/FM tuner.
FET is used for the front end to improve the image ratio.
The FM-IF stage combines a low-noise transistor with a high-A transformer to improve S/N and selectivity.
The AM tuner comes with a ferrite bar antenna.
Model Rating
| Type | FM/AM Tuner |
| FM tuner circuit system | Front end using FET and 3-series varicon 3-stage intermediate frequency amplification Wide-band ratio detection system |
| Sensitivity (IHF) | FM : 2.5 μ V AM : 10 μ V |
| Receiving band | FM : 76 MHz to 90 MHz AM : 535 to 1,605 kHz |
| Accessory circuit | Automatic switching between FM mono and stereo Stereo indicator lamp Tuning meter AM ferrite loop static antenna FM stereo noise filter Tape Rec connector AC Outlet (1 system) |
| Power supply voltage | 100 VAC / 117 V, 50Hz/60Hz |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 15W |
| External dimensions | Width 330x Height 128x Depth 333 mm |
| Weight | 5kg |