1970: Senior year in High School.
Approximate Cost: $185 (remember these are 1970 dollars)
I acquired this system while in high school from money earned in a summer job.
1. Receiver: Lloyds. Nicely made unit. All metal construction, real wood/walnut veneer case, smooth fly-wheel tuning. Cost about $80 at Bradlees in Fall River, MA
2. Speakers: 6" 1-way speakers that came with the Lloyds receiver. real wood/walnut veneer cabinets.
3. Turntable: Garrard with ceramic cartridge. Has a cueing control. Cost about $30.
4. Tape: Bell+Howell (mfg. by Philips in Austria). Stereo Cassette with built-in amplifier and speakers. Nicely made with wood/walnut veener case and plastic dust cover. About $75 (original price $150).
Approximate Cost: $185 (remember these are 1970 dollars)
I acquired this system while in high school from money earned in a summer job.
1. Receiver: Lloyds. Nicely made unit. All metal construction, real wood/walnut veneer case, smooth fly-wheel tuning. Cost about $80 at Bradlees in Fall River, MA
2. Speakers: 6" 1-way speakers that came with the Lloyds receiver. real wood/walnut veneer cabinets.
3. Turntable: Garrard with ceramic cartridge. Has a cueing control. Cost about $30.
4. Tape: Bell+Howell (mfg. by Philips in Austria). Stereo Cassette with built-in amplifier and speakers. Nicely made with wood/walnut veener case and plastic dust cover. About $75 (original price $150).