This Mitsubishi DA-R10 is a unique receiver from the early 1980’s. It’s moderately powered with 40 watts per channel and has analog signal and tuning meters as well as tuning dial. The tuning dial is interesting in that it is hemispherical. The DA-R10 retailed for around $390.
It’s interesting that the receiver utilized analog components at a time when most other manufacturers had, or were, switching to digital displays. The receiver still is a nice looking unit and reminds me a little of a power amp probably because of the curved tuning dial and rack handles. It’s not actually rack mountable but the handles give it a more professional look.
The DA-R10 measures 18.5 x 6.7 x 16.1 inches. The case is wood grain vinyl veneer.
Some of the other features are:
- Inputs: 2 tape loops, tuner, phono, aux
- Tone bypass
- Speaker selector for A and/or B, mono/stereo,
- High filter and low filter
- Variable loudness
- Tuner section has High Blend, IF Band narrow/wide, Muting, and Band Selector switch.
Overall a unique and interesting receiver from one of the less popular audio manufacturers of the time. I wouldn’t say they are popular with collectors so they don’t sell for a lot.
The tuning dial is circular. Not hemispherical like the tops of the pistons on a Hemi engine.
Hemispherical meaning half of a circle meaning the display itself is half of a circle so he is correct.
Well said.
As petty as this argument is, especially to get to the extent of name-calling, I own this receiver and Bob is right. The tuning dial is circular (or at least very nearly, since it does stop at each end).
It’s the window showing the dial that is hemispherical.
Pettiness on pettiness: Yes, the tuning dial is circular. But it isn’t a sphere, which is 3-dimensional. To be *hemispherical* it would have to be 3D, like a ball compass from days of old. The DA-R10 tuning dial is flat, and is displayed in a *semicircle* (semicircular window, to be exact).
Flat-earthers, you may want to jump in but stay cool, we’ve got it covered. :^P
ik wil meer weten over dat ding en meer
is dat een gewoon radio of een wereld ontvanger
laat mij dat even weten
en waar kun je die kopen
en hoe duur is het
i want to know more about that thing and more
is that an ordinary radio or a world receiver
let me know
and where can you buy it
and how expensive is it