Digital AM/FM Stereo Receiver AR-1515

Heathkit (Brand), Heath Co.; Benton Harbor (MI)

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  • Year
  • 1976
  • Category
  • Kit (Parts plus instruction) or building instructions only
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 367699
    • alternative name: Heath Company

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • Semiconductors present.
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • PLL, Phase-locked loop
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast (BC) and FM or UHF.
  • Details
  • Hi-Fi equipment
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 120-240 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - This model requires external speaker(s).
  • Power out
  • 140 W (undistorted)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Digital AM/FM Stereo Receiver AR-1515 - Heathkit Brand, Heath Co.;
  • Shape
  • Book-shelf unit.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 21.5 x 6.23 x 15 inch / 546 x 158 x 381 mm
  • Notes

  • Our Finest Receiver ever. 70 WATTS, MINIMUM RMS. PER CHANNEL INTO 8 OHMS WITH LESS THAN 0.08% TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION FROM 20-20,000 HZ 

     

    AR-1515 SPECIFICATIONS: AMPLIFIER — Frequency Response: +0, —1 dB, 8 Hz to 45 kHz; +0, —3 dB, 4 Hz to 80 kHz. Intermodulation Distortion: less than 0.08% from 0.25 to 70 watts (full output). Damping Factor: Greater than 60. Input Sensitivity: Phono 1 & 2, 2
    mV. Aux., Tape & Dub., 200 mV. Input Overload: Phono, greater than 100 mV, Aux., Tape
    & Dub., greater than 10 V. Hum and Noise: Phono (2 mV reference), —65 dB. Aux., Tape
    & Dub., (200 mV reference) —80 dB. FM (Monophonic): Frequency Response: 1 dB, 20-
    15,000 Hz. Antenna: 75 or 300 ohm. Sensitivity: 1.8 ii.V• . Selectivity: 100 de. Image
    Rejection: 90 dB*. Capture Ratio: 1.5 dB'. AM Suppression: 65 dB*. Harmonic Distortion:
    0.3%. Intermodulation Distortion: 0.1%. Signal to Noise Ratio: 70 dB'. Spurious Rejection: 90 dB*. Mute Threshold: 0.5 µV variable. FM (Stereophonic): Channel Separation: 40 dB or greater at mid-frequencies; 35 dB at 100 Hz; 20 dB at 10 kHz. 20 dB (nominal) at 15 kHz. Harmonic Distortion: 0.35% with 100% modulation. 19 and 38 kHz Suppression:
    60 dB. SCA Suppression: 60 dB. AM: Sensitivity: 5 µV with 50-ohm direct input. Selectivity: 20 dB at 10 kHz. AM Antenna: external static-shielded loop. Image Rejection: 70 dB
    at 600 kHz. 50 dB at 1400 kHz. GENERAL: Accessory AC Outlets: One switched and one
    unswitched. Power Requirement: 120/240 VAC, 50-60 Hz.Net Weight: 35.8 lbs.
    Rated IHF (Institute of High Fidelity Standards). 

    The AR-1515 is even easy to build! Obviously the AR-1515 is a complex and sophisticated receiver, but its well thought out, modular design and color-coded wiring harnesses simplify assembly. There's even a separate test meter to double-check your work each step of the way. Finally, the illustrated, step-by-step assembly manual makes it easy for even a novice to assemble the AR-1515.
    Kit AR-1515, Shpg. wt. 46 lbs. 549.95
    Dolby FM Module. Kit AD-1504, Shpg. wt. 1 lb. 39.95 

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 35.8 lb (35 lb 12.8 oz) / 16.253 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 549.95 USD
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (1976 Heathkit 813 Christmas catalog pages 26-27 "New", 1979 Heathkit winter catalog page 31)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Glen Orriss. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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