SH-8025 7-Band Stereo Graphic Equalizer

The SH-8025 was covered in Stereo Review in 1984 as a 7-band graphic equalizer offering ±12dB of boost or cut per band, with a listed price of $125 at the time. The model has also retained interest among vintage-audio enthusiasts, with owners continuing to use it in vintage systems.

• ±12dB adjustment

• 63Hz

• 160Hz

• 400Hz

• 1kHz

• 2.5kHz

• 6.3kHz

• 16kHz

• Equalizer bypass

• Recording equalisation facilities

Frequency Bands: 63Hz / 160Hz / 400Hz / 1kHz / 2.5kHz / 6.3kHz / 16kHz
Control Range: ±12dB
Frequency Response: 5Hz100kHz (-1dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 110dB
THD: 0.005%
Channel Separation: 70dB
Dimensions: 430 × 85 × 200mm
Weight: 2kg

ST-Z45 Quartz Synthesised Stereo Tuner

• Quartz-synthesised tuning

• Digital frequency display

• FM stereo

• MW/AM

• Preset station selection

• Signal-strength indication

• Stereo indication

• Fast electronic station selection

Type: Quartz Synthesised AM/FM Stereo Tuner
FM: 87.5108MHz
MW: 5301620kHz
FM Sensitivity: 0.9µV
FM S/N: 70dB
FM Distortion: 0.15%
FM Selectivity: 65dB
FM Frequency Response: 20Hz15kHz
Output: 600mV
Dimensions: 430 × 53 × 245mm
Weight: 2.4kg

The ST-Z45 received contemporary coverage in Electronics Australia in September 1982. The review focused on its quartz/digital tuning system, digital frequency display and fast electronic station selection, while noting its attractive slimline design.