Take a look at the range of audio products from Amstrad over the years.
Stereo Amplifier (1970). The first ever Amstrad audio product - 8W per channel stereo - selling for about £14-£19 in hi-fi stores in Tottenham Court Rd, London. Eventually the product broke through into larger stores such as Comet (see More Images) and that's when the Amstrad brand took off. The 8000 Mk2 incorporated a scratch filter.
Stereo Amplifier (1971). The follow-up 'big brother' to the 8000, having a power output of 2 x 18W RMS. It was the first Amstrad product to incorporate integrated circuits (ICs) - the new devices of the age, otherwise known as silicon chips - namely Toshiba's TH9014P in the pre-amp/tone control section and TH9013P in the power amp.
Stereo Amplifier (c.1972). 2 x 12W RMS. Incorporating 4-speaker Quadrosound.
Speaker (c.1972). Supplied as a pair of 2-way stereo speakers. The 1500 incorporated a 6 inch woofer and 1 inch dome tweeter (plus crossover) with a power handling of 15W (8 ohms). The 2500 incorporated an 8 inch woofer and 1 inch dome tweeter (plus crossover) with a power handling of 25W (8 ohms).
Record Deck (c.1974). The TP12D was Amstrad's first and only foray into the world of turntable manufacture. Instead of a conventional circular platter, its turntable consisted of three limbs emanating from a central hub, with rubber strips making contact with the record. This was to minimise acoustic feedback between record and deck, as featured on the Transcriptors Reference turntable of the time (see zstereo.co.uk). The TP12D was advertised as a 'tri-lateral, equiponderous' turntable and was fitted with a high quality S‑shaped tone arm which could accommodate superior magnetic cartridges with tracking weights of 0.5g ‑ 3 .5g. The product was belt drive and was available either in a teak veneer or matt black finish.
Stereo Magnetic Cartridge (c.1973).
Stereo Tuner/Amplifier Receiver (c.1976).
Stereo Cassette Deck with Dolby Noise-Reduction System (c.1977).
Stereo Cassette Deck with Dolby Noise-Reduction System (c.1978).
Stereo Cassette Deck with Dolby Noise-Reduction System (c.1978).
Stereo Music Centre (c.1976). Comprising Record Deck, Amplifier, Cassette Player, Microphones and Speakers.
Stereo Music Centre (c.1977). Comprising Record Deck, Amplifier, Cassette Player and Speakers. Supplied with a matching cabinet for record and cassette storage - a forerunner of Amstrad's Tower System concept.
Stereo Amplifier (c.1978). Part of the Amstrad Executive Series, comprising hi‑fi separates with upmarket performance and appearance, based on the Japanese rack-equipment style that was becoming popular at the time. The brushed aluminium front panels were available in a silver or matt-black finish. A wooden rack in which to house the equipment was also available as an optional extra.
AM/FM Stereo Tuner (c.1978). Part of the Amstrad Executive Series, comprising hi‑fi separates with upmarket performance and appearance, based on the Japanese rack-equipment style that was becoming popular at the time. The brushed aluminium front panels were available in a silver or matt-black finish. A wooden rack in which to house the equipment was also available as an optional extra.
Stereo Tuner/Amplifier Receiver (c.1978). Part of the Amstrad Executive Series, comprising hi‑fi separates with upmarket performance and appearance, based on the Japanese rack-equipment style that was becoming popular at the time. The brushed aluminium front panels were available in a silver or matt-black finish. A wooden rack in which to house the equipment was also available as an optional extra.
Stereo Cassette Deck with Dolby (c.1978). Part of the Amstrad Executive Series, comprising hi‑fi separates with upmarket performance and appearance, based on the Japanese rack-equipment style that was becoming popular at the time. The brushed aluminium front panels were available in a silver or matt-black finish. A wooden rack in which to house the equipment was also available as an optional extra.
