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315A Electra Empress

315A Electra Empress

BrandAltec, Altec Lansing
ManufacturerAltec Lansing Corporation, Ling-Temco-Vought, Inc
SeriesPlayback
FunctionRadio Tuner
Produced1962
CountryUnited States
Signal PathAnalog Hardware
Dimensions38.1 × 14 × 28.2 cm (W × H × D)
Weight12.5lbs
Power117VAC, 60Hz 35W
Frequency Response20Hz-20kHz ±1dB
Tuning Range86.5MHz-109.5MHz
Sensitivity2µV
Sensitivity (20dB Quieting)2.9µV
Image Rejection50dB
IF Rejection55dB
Detector Peak Separation450kHz
Stereo Separation25dB
Tube Complement6GY6, 6AL5, 6AU6A (x2), 6AB6, 6BA6 (x2), 12AU7 (x2), EM84/6FG6
FinishSatin Gold
MSRP (1962)$256
Channels2 Channel
NotesVery briefly produced before the Electra line was renamed the Royale.