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This is a great looking FM tuner from the 70's. Specifications Type: Mono/Stereo Tuner Tuning Bands: FM, MW Tuning Scale: Analogue FM Tuning Range: 88 to 108 MHz MW Tuning Range: 525 to 1605 kHz Sensitivity: 30uV (MW) Signal to Noise Ratio: 65dB (FM), 45dB (MW) Distortion: 0.12% (FM), 1.0% (MW) Selectivity: 60dB (FM), 20dB (MW) Frequency response: 30Hz to 15kHz (FM) Output: 470mV (FM), 300mV (MW) Dimensions: 410 x 140 x 296mm Weight: 6.5kg
At A$89, this TEAC TX-500 is a strong bargain, sitting well below the typical used market where similar vintage TEAC tuners often range from A$150 to A$250, and the single active listing for this exact model recently sold for roughly A$440 (converted from $299.99 USD). Even accounting for the unknown condition, the price is so low it represents genuine upside potential for a fellow enthusiast willing to test or lightly restore a unit.
The TX-500 is a well-regarded vintage AM/FM stereo tuner with a clean silver face, offering solid 65dB FM signal-to-noise performance and reliable 470mV output for integrating into classic systems. Its appeal lies in its simple, robust analog design and the rarity of finding such a dedicated tuner at this price point; if it powers up cleanly, you’re securing a capable, period-correct source component for under A$100. Only inspect the tuning capacitor and band switch if the unit shows no power, as age is the only real caveat here.
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TEAC Corporation stands as a pillar of Japanese audio engineering, founded in August 1953 by Katsuma Tani, a former aeronautics engineer with an uncompromising vision for sound reproduction. The company emerged from the merger of two entities—the Tokyo Television Acoustic Company (1953) and the Tokyo Electro-Acoustic Company (1956)—consolidating under the TEAC name in 1964. From its inception, TEAC pursued a singular mission: to deliver authentic sound to music enthusiasts through technically superior products, a philosophy that has guided seven decades of innovation.
TEAC built its reputation primarily on magnetic recording equipment, establishing dominance in open-reel tape decks and cassette machines throughout the 1960s and beyond. The company's flagship TD-102 stereo tape recorder, launched in April 1957, gained international recognition and set the standard for the industry. Beyond tape machines, TEAC expanded into turntables, CD players, and digital audio components, while simultaneously establishing TASCAM in 1971 as its professional recording subsidiary—a brand that became synonymous with studio-grade equipment worldwide.
Today, TEAC occupies a distinctive position bridging vintage collectibility and contemporary hi-fi. The brand commands respect among analog enthusiasts and professional engineers for its legacy of precision engineering, while its modern Esoteric line serves the high-end market. TEAC products appeal to discerning buyers who value heritage, build quality, and sonic authenticity over mass-market appeal, positioning the brand as a respected mid-to-premium player with particular strength among those seeking vintage and analog-focused solutions.
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