| Feature | Specification | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Digital FM/AM Tuner | Part of Sanyo's Plus series | | Tuning System | Synthesized digital tuning with rotary knob | 50 kHz FM stepping increments | | FM Front End | 4-gang FM, 3-gang AM (varicaps) | | | MPX Chip | Hitachi HA1196 | Also used in Kenwood KT-7500 and Sansui TU-717 | | Op-Amp | JRC 4558D | | | Dimensions (HxWxD) | 1.75" (4.45 cm) x approx. 19" (48.3 cm) x approx. 10" (25.4 cm) | Slim 1.75-inch height, standard 19-inch rack width | | Weight | 11 lbs (approx. 5 kg) | Unusually heavy for its size | | Power Supply | Switchable 120V/220V | Supports international use | | AM Tuning Step | Switchable between 9 kHz and 10 kHz | | | Service Manual | Available online, 51 pages | Includes schematics and alignment procedures | | Production Year | Approximately 1979 | From the transition period between analog and digital tuners |
The DC-T55 was marketed as a versatile "Music Machine" for small-to-medium rooms. Its core functionality included: Audio Sources: sanyo dc-t55
This model is a (often referred to as a "Shelf System" or "Boombox" style unit). Since I cannot directly send a PDF file, I have compiled the technical specifications and a link where you can download the manual below. | Feature | Specification | Notes | |
Provides precise AM/FM tuning, a staple of early 90s digital audio. 5 kg) | Unusually heavy for its size