Realistic STA-2250 Receiver (Ep. 208)

[@mikeydudez120]

I dunno about you guys but Trevor is my favourite repair guy on KZbin, his content is just so consistent. I have met the man and he is just about as nice as you could ever imagine. He repaired equipment for me that still works, can you imagine?

[@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

Another great Friday evening Video. Restore a finish with steel wool and wax and feed on the wood. Varathane poly and stain in one is also awesome in the satin finish. Just did some AR-2X with the stain and poly. Worked awesomely. Used the wax and feed on some NS-690s and they looked new. There is also a product called Vinatone that is a vinyl cleaner and wax in one that makes vinyl look new and is not greasy or lame like armour all.

[@TrevorsBench]

Thanks for the tips. I didn't want to refinish it, just make it look a little better. This would be easy to cut a couple of new sides and finish it to look great. Happy New Year TT

[@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

I was pointing out products that work great and dont stink for weeks ​@@TrevorsBench

[@barendnortje9382]

Thanks Trevor for another excellent video! Happy New Year to you, please do not make us wait to long for your next video, cheers

[@TrevorsBench]

Thanks and Happy New Year, I need a break to do some organizing here and work on some of my non-electronics projects. I will be back soon

[@sirsuse]

Thank you Trevor. Hopefully you get a little chill time in the next few weeks.

[@TrevorsBench]

Nope, I already put myself to work and started re-organizing the wall of parts. It's getting so clustered I have a hard time finding what I need. Have yourself a Happy New Year!

[@sirsuse]

@@TrevorsBench HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

[@Mrsteve4761]

Happy New Year to you and yours Trevor, and enjoy your time away from the bench. Family and family business comes first for sure; we'll wait patiently until your return.

[@TrevorsBench]

Thanks and Happy New Year to you as well

[@Reflectiveness]

Realistic was known as a lower cost alternative back in the day. Nice job.

[@TrevorsBench]

They had stores all over the planet so for many places it was your only place to buy this stuff.

[@steveoszman8746]

Thanks!

[@TrevorsBench]

Thank you kindly and Happy New Year

[@brianwood5220]

Great job, Trevor. All the best for 2024.

[@TrevorsBench]

Thanks Brian and Happy New Year back at ya

[@johnboyle1425]

Another very interesting video. Watco Danish oil is an excellent product that has a pleasant odor. On bare wood 3 coats with the final one applied with 400 wet/dry paper provides a beautiful finish. A light coat of Watco Satin Wax would finish the job.

[@TrevorsBench]

Thanks John, I will look for that product. Happy New Year!

[@kennynvake4hve584]

The speaker click is at 4:32. I owned this one when it first came out...alot of money at t he time...but I had to have it. In the end it was sold in a storage building auction inl 2008 😞.......

[@knifeswitch5973]

Is it a Pioneer, a NEC, a Fostex?…. Always a fun discussion as no one seems to really know. Thanks Trevor and happy new year

[@TrevorsBench]

All I know is it was made in Korea. Have yourself a Happy New Year

[@erikdenhouter]

Happy new year Trevor. I wondered every time you put a board in the ultrasonic, but it worked... until. So the germanium's are (I think) stil point contact diodes, there's only mechanical spring pressure to let the two materials make contact. And it seems the ultrasonic messes up with that.

[@alanarmstrong2323]

75 watts out a 50 watt reciever, nice .Happy new year!

[@TrevorsBench]

Yes, it was a nice surprise. Have a Happy New Year Alan

[@alanarmstrong2323]

@TrevorsBench may have some work for you I have an hk 90+ reciever. It is heavy,I seen you repaired a 70+ well this is it big brother. Reciver weight almost fifty pounds.

[@essdee9143]

Happy new year Trevor...👍 I for one will be suffering withdrawal lol 😂.. Have a great time off and don't work too hard..

[@scottkelley9498]

I've had several of those units. Really like the phono and they're easy to work on. I noticed you didn't try the station memory recall buttons. I've had issues with that not holding memory on 2 of the 3 units.

[@tonysvinyl2214]

Hope your doing ok Trevor. Have not seen a new vid as of late.

[@hakandiver3326]

Nice job.

[@davidbailey6350]

Absolutely send out those videos that you have in the can, as you put it…. 😂 Thank you.

[@TrevorsBench]

If you know me, I'll be itching to fix something in the near future. Cheers and Happy New Year

[@renderingrocks]

Did you find a mechanical problem with the volume pot? I am interested in finding an STA-2200 and now a 2250. They are kinda odd looking but have a beauty to them! Thanks again for sharing the restoration and all the best in 2024.

[@garygranato9164]

hi trevor , happy new year and great video . what did you replace the germanium diode with ??? cant get 1ss188 anymore

[@TrevorsBench]

Something random

[@chaber6419]

Funny to see screw terminals given what this STA represented tech wise let alone it’s price.

[@TrevorsBench]

It still has the RCA speaker connectors on the back

[@stefanegger]

happy new year my man!

[@TrevorsBench]

Thanks and Happy New Year to you!

[@stefanegger]

@@TrevorsBench 4 hours to go in Vienna. And great work, I listen to my harman 395i all evening 😏😍👍 the best.

[@atw4321]

The sonic vibration will break the filaments has happend to me before

[@donaldweathers9343]

Got any of these for sale?

[@greenlanternseven]

Trevor put Elna Cerophyn capacitors in those audio boards Nichicon s are good but Elna Cerophyn s are orchestral sound if you have the funds put in AudioNote Keisi caps expensive but holy crap the difference is epic

[@martyh9309]

That would cost you $1500 in 2023 USD! Jeeeeezzzzz!

[@SDsailor7]

How reliable were these Realistic stereos?

[@TrevorsBench]

No more or no less than the other brands. I noticed Realistic gear had QC problems as lots came out of the factory with some kind of defect. They were easy to service. They were designed to be repaired and the service manual is top class and easy to obtain. Back in the day you could order repair parts from any RS store and fix these things yourself, the service manual was that good. That level of support can't be found today. Happy New Year!

[@SDsailor7]

​@@TrevorsBench Yeah back in the day Radio shack was the best. And then they went down hill same with Fry's electronics. I wish you and your family a safe, healthy happy and prosperous New Year🎉🎉👍

[@essdee9143]

Hi Trevor, When you talk about your naughty list, what is this exactly..?

[@TrevorsBench]

It's not my list although I talk like it is. It's from Audiokarma website. The thread is titled "Top ten worst transistors" It's a list of transistors that should be changed regardless of how they test

[@essdee9143]

@@TrevorsBench Thanks for clearing that up, it sounds like a very useful list, I'll see if I can download a copy 👍

[@greenlanternseven]

Trivia time: What company in Japan built this Realistic STA-2250 ?

[@chrispalmer9838]

Some of the internal components are marked Honda 😯

[@robertdavis5714]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm, one of the better looking (inside) 1980 stereo receivers. Not a fan of those sky blue Caps. Fuses pretty cheaply made even though what they charge, I would be hesitant to put those in US machine. Pink wire, that's a 1st. Danish Oil, that brings back memories of 8th grade Woodshop class, stuff does have its own unique smell. WD40 and a paper towel will make that black top look like new.

[@TrevorsBench]

Happy New Year Robert, all the best for 2024

[@fireantsarestrange]

Realistic. ... Brought to you exclusively by Radio Suck. That right there is why they went bankrupt. Sorry "Radio Shack".

[@TrevorsBench]

Not all of their stuff was garbage, most but not all. Happy New Year

[@johnsenchak]

video is to long

[@mikeclarkson4763]

Probably should stick to your knitting videos champ

[@capriracer351]

You are at the wrong place. Taylor Swift is over there somewhere>>>>>>>>>>

[@TrevorsBench]

Happy New Year John

[@steveoszman8746]

Thanks!