Who are the owners of Lafayette Radio Company?
Lafayette Radio Electronics Corporation was an American radio and electronics manufacturer and retailer from approximately 1931 to 1981.
When did the Lafayette vacuum tube radios come out?
(Top) Lafayette HA-700 vacuum tube radio receiver, circa 1962. (Middle) Lafayette LT-725A solid state stereo tuner, circa 1971. (Bottom) Lafayette Solid State Fuzz Sound, circa 1960s.
What to do with a 1960’s stereo cabinet?
Customer choose American Paint “Waistcoat” to transform this vintage 1950’s stereo cabinet into a beautiful, fun table for her living room. 1960’s Stereo Cabinet redone into a sideboard/server, just beautiful now!
When did the Lafayette Radio catalog come out?
In 1952, a catalog was issued using only the Lafayette name. Lafayette Radio Electronics (LRE) soon became a thriving mail-order catalog business; the electronic components it sold were useful to amateur radio operators and electronic hobbyists in areas where such components were unavailable in local retail outlets.
What kind of radios did Lafayette make in the 1960s?
The company’s best selling products were often shortwave receivers, parts, and portable radios. In the 1960s, many Lafayette brand radios were rebranded Trio-Kenwood sets. A significant share of 1960s and 1970s vintage Lafayette hi-fi gear was manufactured by a Japanese subcontractor named “Planet Research”.
Customer choose American Paint “Waistcoat” to transform this vintage 1950’s stereo cabinet into a beautiful, fun table for her living room. 1960’s Stereo Cabinet redone into a sideboard/server, just beautiful now!
What kind of speakers are used in vintage turntables?
Klipsch KG4 speakers (late 80’s): 3-way speaker with passive woofer in the back. These speakers sound terrific. The KG4 are off the radar for many vintage stereo collectors and sell at much lower prices then the heritage line. But I think they sound as good as the more collectible models. Love this turntable and it sounds fantastic.
How many Radio Shack stores did Lafayette have?
With fewer than 100 stores, far fewer than the aggressively expanding Radio Shack’s thousands of local outlets, Lafayette Radio remained more of a dedicated enthusiasts’ store than a mass marketer. The company was also hurt by the advent of electronics retailers relying on aggressive marketing techniques and competitive pricing in the late 1970s.
