Boombox Archaeology

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    From Stereo Magazine 1995


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    From the HiFi Yearbook 1974, the Standard KR2000, I just cut and pasted the description, start where it says Standard and disregard the info under the photo.


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    From 1976, the National Panasonic RS-4300. One of the early boombox beauties, big money back then.


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    From 1976, thanks AB388! Love the AIWA PR-830


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    The National Panasonic RF-8000 from 1975, I think the RF-9000 came out shortly after for much more money.


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    From 1983, yep there was still some very nice equipment coming out.


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    Some iconic models from 1979


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    This might be a duplicate? From 1973, Radio Fernseh Haendler. Even Intel had a boombox!


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    Radioelektronik 1996

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    Radioelektronik 1997


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    Stereo & Video 1995


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    Stereo & Video 2002


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    Philips AZ1150 Stereo & Video 2001


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    Stereo & Video 1997


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    Stereo & Video 1997, Philips AZ2405


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    Stereo & Video 1997


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    Stereo & Video 1997


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    Stereo & Video 1997, it's amazing they were still reviewing a ton of boomboxes and portables this late in the game.

    JVC RC-XC3, Philips AZ1508


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    Stereo & Video 1997, Panasonic RX-ED77


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    Stereo & Video 1997, Philips AZ1602


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