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General Electric models A-205 & A-208
Conelrad
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01-08-2013, 01:48 AM
This model had rated 40 Watt output delivered to two 11" speakers.

It also used a unique switching arrangement to allow defeat of the superhet function and go to a TRF circuit (only on broadcast band), for ultimate wideband performance.

I have never seen any other radio of the age use this design.

The slightly later "A-205/8E" model was bi-amped, with 10 more watts for just the tweeters.

It probably gave the Strat and Masterpiece a run for their money in terms of sound.

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