The Sanyo DCX-3300 is a quadraphonic receiver that was manufactured between 1974 and 1977 in Japan. It features a silver front with walnut decor housing and is designed to provide an immersive audio experience. The receiver has a maximum power consumption of 210 W and operates on a minimum of 30 W. Its dimensions are 526 mm in width, 165 mm in height, and 370 mm in depth, weighing approximately 10.5 kg. The original price was around 1,398 DM. It includes several connections: five phono inputs, microphone inputs, AUX, and support for tape playback and recording, among others. The unit supports two pairs of speakers and features dual headphone outputs. Technical specifications include a continuous power of 4x 20 W at 8 Ohms in quad mode and 2x 30 W at 8 Ohms in stereo mode. The frequency response is broad, covering from 20 Hz to 20 kHz for phono and up to 50 kHz for high-level signals. It also has features like tone control, a loudness function, and filters. Reception capabilities include FM and MW frequencies, with a signal-to-noise ratio of 70 dB for FM (mono) and 65 dB (stereo). Additional features include a switchable quadraphonic mode with a decoder, multiple VU meters, and a visual channel selector. The Sanyo DCX-3300 exemplifies a blend of functionality and aesthetic design in audio equipment of its era.
