Lafayette LA-226C

Features:

Dual 20 watt Stereo Amplifier

FM/AM Tuner with built-in FM Multiplex

Duplex 3-gang tuning condenser provides tuned RF stages for greater sensitivity and selectivity on FM and Am

Automatic Stereo monitor

17 front panel controls

20 tubes plus 8 diodes

Just add a turntable and speakers for a complete stereo system

The  Lafayette LA-226C is a self-contained instrument designed for the control and reproduction of all stereophonic and monophonic sources. Features a "pilot monitor"  stereo indicator which tells you instantly whether or not an FM station is broadcasting in stereo multiplex. The receiver section consists of an AM/FM tuner with built-in multiplex which provides more than 30 dB separation at 400 cycles. A sensitivity of 2 µV for 20 dB of quieting is achieved by the FM circuit with AFC defeat assuring reception of even the weakest signals. FM noise and filter slide switch cuts out unwanted station noise. The AM section features a superheterodyne circuit with AVC, and built-in ferrite loop antenna. The 40 watt amplifier section features large power fransformers and a frequency response of 20 - 20,000 cps ±2 dB. Less than 1,5% harmonic distortion on all modes.complete stereo preamp facilities provide dual concentric front panel controls for bass and treble, volume control balance, blend for variable channel separation from 5-position selection switch stereo to mono, (AM, FM, Stereo, Phono, Aux), 4-position amplifier mode switch (A, B, AB, REV), rumble filter slide switch, loudness slide switch, jack for stereo headphones, and On-Off power switch. Read controls include: Speaker phase switch, 8-16 Ω impedance selector switch , dimension control adjustment, speaker on/off switch, AC outlet, fuse and stereo tape outputs

" for the finest in electronic equipment  . . .  choose Lafayette"

Conceived and developed by Lafayette Radio, these products offer every desirable feature that 43 years of experience can provide. Precise engineering and the use of quality components assure you of the best  possible performance and the utmost reliability from the finished product. Whatever your need and budgetary level, there is a wide range of fine quality electronic equipment from which to choose. Each embodies the same fine engineering and handsome styling

Specifications

Frequency Response: 

FM :  20 - 20,000 cps ±0,5 dB

AM :  20 - 5,000  cps ±3 dB

FM Sensitivity:  2 µV for 20 dB of quieting

Harmonic Distortion:  0,7% on FM for 100% modulation

Hum level:  60 dB below 100% modulation

MPX Separation:  30 dB at 400 cps

Image Rejection FM :  -50 dB

Amplifer Section

Power Output: 20 watts per channel

Sensitivity:

2 mV at full output (mag. Phono)

30 mV at full output (crystal input)

Hum And Noisse:

65 dB below full outputfor low level

75 dB for high level

Tone Control Range:

Bass Control :  ±12 dB at 50 cps

Treble Control :  ±9 dB at 10 kc

Output Impedance:  8 and 16 Ω, switch selected

Input impedance: 

Phono :  47 k

High level :  22meg

Rumble Filter:  -8 dB  at 50 cps

Phono Equalization:  Riaa Standard

Finish:  handsome enclosure in contrasting brown and brass

Dimensions (W x H x D):  17-1/2" x 5-1/4" x 15"

Weight:  45 lbs (shipping)

Lafayette LR-3500

You won't and you can't

Because the LR-3500 is as good or better than any receiver around - including some that cost as much as half thousand dollars.

The top of the Lafayette line, the LR-3500 AM,FM and FM stereo receiver has all the features you've come to expect as the trappings of power. It'has state-of-the-art. Electronics, complete power controls to personalize the sound. 

The LR-3500 has more Continuous Power (RMS) than the Pioneer SX-737, Sony STR-7055, Sansui 771 and Kenwood KR-6400. Total Harmonic Distortion as low as the Pioneer and the Sansui. Better IHF FM Sensitivity than the Marantz 2250, the Sony, Sansui, Kenwood and Pioneer. And Capture Ratio that's better than the Sansui and equal to the Marantz and Kenwood.

Getting down to specifics, the LR-3500 puts out 47 Watts  per channel into 8 ohms from 20 - 20,000 Hz at no more  than 0,5% Total Harmonic Distortion. It has two tuning meters, two tape monitors, two stereo headphone output jacks, front panel tape output and mike inputs, FM MPX Phase Lock Loop Circuitry and loads of other features all packaged in a handsome walnut finish wood cabinet. And topped off with our 2 year free repair or replacement limited warranty on material and workmanship.

We know the Lafayette LR-3500 is a great $400 receiver because we've sold thousands of them at that price for years. But right now, it's an incredible $298 at your Lafaayette store.

It sounds too good to be true. But then, so does the LR-3500