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Released around 1969–1974, the Philips 22RH690 (tuner), 22RH580 (amplifier), and 22RH412 (loudspeakers) form a classic matching mid-century Hi-Fi stack. Designed and manufactured in Europe (including the Netherlands and Belgium), this modular setup brought early consumer stereo sound into living rooms with wood-veneer casings and silver fronts.

 

Component History and Specs

  • Philips 22RH690 (Tuner): Introduced around 1969–1972, this AM/FM/LW/MW radio tuner served as the source component. It featured a sleek horizontal dial, pushbuttons, and matched the slim styling of contemporary Philips gear.
  • Philips 22RH580 (Stereo Amplifier): Released alongside the tuner, this compact desktop amplifier delivered about 2x10W of power. It included standard inputs for tape, tuner, and crystal/ceramic or Hi-Fi phono cartridges.
  • Philips 22RH412 (Loudspeakers): These matching 4-ohm or 8-ohm compact ported speakers typically utilized wideband dual-cone (whizzer cone) drivers (such as the AD7060 family) rated around 10W, engineered to complement the low-to-moderate output power of the 580 amplifier.

     

    Design Era and Legacy

    • The "RH" Code: The prefix "RH" in Philips nomenclature stood for Radio Hifi, marking Philips' serious push into accessible domestic high-fidelity equipment during the golden age of analog audio.
    • Collector Status: Today, matching sets of these slim-line wooden-cabinet units are sought after by vintage audio hobbyists for their warm aesthetic, space-saving footprint, and surprisingly musical presentation.

     

    Only available as complete set.

      Philips 22RH412 22RH690 22RH580 mini set

      € 150,00Prijs

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