Tune the past—restore the signal, revive the soul.

 

A duet of analog devotion—these manuals hum with the circuitry of a bygone era. Scuffed and softened by time, they remain faithful guides to the stereo soul. The FM Stereo/Quad Receiver manual traces the pulse of sound through solder and signal, while the Radio Shack data book offers a constellation of specs and schematics. Together, they form a tactile archive for the hands-on seeker, the tinkerer, the tuner of frequencies lost and found.

Perfect for vintage audio enthusiasts, electronics restorers, or seekers of analog wisdom in a digital age.

 

If this set finds its way to your bench or bookshelf, I’d be grateful for your reflections. Your feedback helps refine the path for future seekers.

 

Book titles and conditions are:

 

2 book lot. Please see photos for more details. Titles and conditions are:

            FM Stereo/Quad Receiver Servicing Manual, Joseph J. Carr, Tab Books, 1974 first edition, hardcover: No Dust jacket. Light handling and shelf wear. Some soiling, smudging, scuffing to boards and spine. Bumps and chipping to head, toe, corners. Edges are foxed, soiled. Slightly cocked spine. Slightly shaken spine. Moderate to heavy foxing, soiling to pastedowns and flyleaves. I didn’t notice any defects or intrusive markings to the interior pages.

            Electronics Data Book, compiled under the direction of Radio Shack, 1978 first edition seventh printing, trade paperback: Staple bound. Covers exhibit heavy scuffing, soiling, chipping, creasing, curl, staining. Head, toe, corners are bumped and chipped, with loss. Edges are soiled, tanned. Inside covers are tanned, foxed, soiled, stained. Previous owner’s name on title page. Tanning and sporadic soiling/foxing to interior pages.