Description
Rank Arena STG 6000 receiver. Classic Vintage. Fully revitalized.
In 1928, 21-year-old Ove Hede Nielsen started a small production of radio receivers (called Herofon) in the heart of the bike factory belonging to his father. Due to the fact that production was growing, the Nielsen bought a building in Horsens, where bikes were made on the ground floor, bikes on the first floor, and radio on the second floor.
In 1943 Ove and his brother Egil took over the factory, and in 1955 the name Herofon was changed to Arena. The innovative “Trans Arena” radio powered by batteries started to be produced.
In the 1960s, the company was the largest producer of radio receivers in Denmark and took over 25% of the Danish bicycle sales market. The arena began to produce turntables and speakers, as well as stereo radios. At the turn of the 1960s and 1970s, the company received numerous awards in the design category.
After the fire in 1970, the Horsens factory was completely destroyed, and the Nielsen family sold 80% of the shares to the English company RANK. In connection with this, a new brand name was created – Rank Arena. In 1971, the investor built a new factory, where amplifiers, radios and hi-fi speakers were produced. However, the company did not withstand the competition of Japanese producers and was closed in 1975.
STG 6000 is a receiver created in the early 70s, when Rank Arena promoted its IN CONCERT SOUND philosophy under the slogan “realistic music reproduction – as if you were there”. This model is characterized by very soft and warm sound, and thanks to the tone adjusting potentiometer for medium tone range, it enables sound enrichment by highlighting individual elements of the played song.
The enclosure has been totally revitalized, made of exotic meranti wood, the wood finish is Chinese oil produced from natural oils. Potentiometers in perfect condition. The front panel is made of brushed aluminum.
The device has been reviewed and serviced. Collector’s item. Perfect condition!
New blue illumination of the front panel.
Technical data:
– Power: 2 x 20W at 8Ohm, stereo
– FM range 88-108 MHz, MW
– Dimensions: 49.5cm x 14cm x 33cm (width x height x depth)
– 8 Ohm impedance
– year of production 1972
– Made in Germany
– Weight: 11 kg