BLAUPUNKT X-240 (1979)

 

BLAUPUNKT is mostly remembered (by non Europeans) for their car audio components but they also had a range of home Hi-Fi systems such as this remote-controlled Pre-Power  amplifier from 1979. The adopted slimline design was following the design trends of the moment. The power amplifier is labeled as "Produced in Japan Exclusively to Blaupunkt Specification" while the pre-amplifier and tuner have a Made in Germany sticker at the bottom. This must be the reason why there is a slight difference in shade between the Japan and German made front panels. The whole system can be remote controlled, unfortunately here at 1001 Hi-Fi we don't have the original remote control, but it can be used with a compatible universal remote. This system was awarded in 1980 by the Stuttgart Design Center. The pushbutton control system with LED status display adds a nice visual touch to the unit and makes possible the remote control operation but unfortunately, these buttons do not age well making operation difficult. In the pictures you can see the following components: 

XT-240 Tuner-Clock-Timer combo witch also acts as remote receiver, so the whole system can be remote controlled. The tuner has 29 random station memory, manual / automatic tuning and direct frequency input.

XPA-240 Preamplifier. Bass, treble, balance and volume are electronically controlled while between the pushbuttons there is a user adjustable preset control. Each time you turn the unit on the preset setting are activated so when you turn the system on you don't have to worry that you have left the volume turned up. If you make changes to bass, treble, balance or volume you can always revert to the preset settings with a touch on the "NORM" button.

​MA-240 Power amplifier. Inside there are two STK modules mounted on a "Heat pipe" cooling system that gives a total power of 2 x 120-Watt music (2 x 65 W sinus). You can connect up to four loudspeakers to the amplifier and there is a nice LED power meter to display momentary power readings. Unlike many people think, the four-loudspeaker output is not for a "surround" sound in one room. This solution was a "multiroom" solution for those who wanted their favorite music to be available in two different rooms.

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